Import/export HS code 051191: Fish and aquatic animal products
Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE LIMITED | 84 |
| AQUADIP UK LTD | 48 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 31 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 27 |
| BHJ UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BUITELAAR FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| AQUALINE AQUATIC PLANT SERVICES LTD | 19 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 19 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,446,732 |
| France | 992,153 |
| Poland | 797,172 |
| Ireland | 536,974 |
| Czechia | 456,672 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,807,935 | 2,638,797 | +830,862 |
| France | 602,164 | 389,989 | -212,175 |
| Poland | 547,700 | 249,472 | -298,228 |
| Ireland | 297,623 | 239,351 | -58,272 |
| Czechia | 219,757 | 236,915 | +17,158 |
| Netherlands | 87,680 | 195,511 | +107,831 |
| Qatar | 0 | 140,884 | +140,884 |
| Denmark | 52,392 | 63,244 | +10,852 |
| Spain | 25,003 | 22,612 | -2,391 |
| Belgium | 45,950 | 0 | -45,950 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 315,371 |
| Belgium | 58,539 |
| Ireland | 37,834 |
| China | 18,564 |
| Thailand | 11,293 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 154,306 | 161,065 | +6,759 |
| Belgium | 31,148 | 27,391 | -3,757 |
| Ireland | 37,834 | 0 | -37,834 |
| China | 10,041 | 8,523 | -1,518 |
| Thailand | 5,998 | 5,295 | -703 |
| Czechia | 520 | 912 | +392 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,379,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,131,635 |
| Other | 470,922 |
| Air transport | 148,961 |
| Road transport | 5,002 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,788,411 | 2,591,022 | +802,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,770,274 | 1,361,361 | -408,913 |
| Other | 252,130 | 218,792 | -33,338 |
| Air transport | 53,346 | 95,615 | +42,269 |
| Road transport | 5,002 | 0 | -5,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,536,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,691,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 771,700 |
| 000 | 470,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,600,504 | 1,936,361 | +335,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,462,530 | 1,228,508 | -234,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,460 | 658,240 | +544,780 |
| 000 | 252,130 | 218,792 | -33,338 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 | 0 | -174,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,325 | 89,358 | +41,033 |
| Dover | 87,331 | 0 | -87,331 |
| Holyhead | 38,171 | 20,559 | -17,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,240 | 18,734 | -13,506 |
| Southampton | 8,165 | 34,814 | +26,649 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 051191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3