Import/export HS code 1603: Meat or fish extracts
Concentrated juices or extracts from meat, fish, or seafood
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,400,813 |
| Netherlands | 980,884 |
| Ireland | 713,290 |
| Italy | 705,772 |
| Denmark | 649,911 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,930,204 | 1,470,609 | -459,595 |
| Netherlands | 446,988 | 533,896 | +86,908 |
| Ireland | 454,460 | 258,830 | -195,630 |
| Italy | 335,563 | 370,209 | +34,646 |
| Denmark | 329,357 | 320,554 | -8,803 |
| Brazil | 285,954 | 326,669 | +40,715 |
| Poland | 375,963 | 6,076 | -369,887 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 223,731 | +223,731 |
| Belgium | 130,440 | 55,101 | -75,339 |
| Norway | 24,970 | 155,637 | +130,667 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,964,390 |
| Netherlands | 1,282,030 |
| Italy | 704,894 |
| Denmark | 651,783 |
| Brazil | 629,498 |
Country of origin 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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,675,554 | 1,288,836 | -386,718 |
| Netherlands | 637,925 | 644,105 | +6,180 |
| Italy | 335,563 | 369,331 | +33,768 |
| Denmark | 334,467 | 317,316 | -17,151 |
| Brazil | 302,829 | 326,669 | +23,840 |
| Thailand | 435,376 | 3,879 | -431,497 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 223,731 | +223,731 |
| Belgium | 130,440 | 55,101 | -75,339 |
| Spain | 76,569 | 89,676 | +13,107 |
| Norway | 19,860 | 104,678 | +84,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,396,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,148,929 |
| Other | 776,311 |
| Air transport | 91,698 |
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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,543,935 | 2,852,691 | -691,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,495 | 727,434 | +305,939 |
| Other | 485,814 | 290,497 | -195,317 |
| Air transport | 66,614 | 25,084 | -41,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,320,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,590,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,085,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 836,354 |
| Dover | 789,875 |
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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,317,106 | 1,003,798 | -313,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 703,345 | 886,806 | +183,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 633,659 | 451,924 | -181,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,954 | 550,400 | +264,446 |
| Dover | 476,523 | 313,352 | -163,171 |
| 000 | 485,814 | 290,497 | -195,317 |
| Poole | 127,426 | 176,576 | +49,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,073 | 74,052 | -89,021 |
| Felixstowe | 84,336 | 25,952 | -58,384 |
| Harwich | 77,168 | 17,423 | -59,745 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 46 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| LANZA FOODS LTD | 43 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 42 |
| JARDOX LIMITED | 41 |
| FOREST PRODUCE LIMITED | 38 |
| EATALY RETAIL UK LIMITED | 34 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 521,722 |
| Singapore | 191,866 |
| France | 163,684 |
| Philippines | 134,189 |
| Barbados | 107,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 304,499 | 217,223 | -87,276 |
| Singapore | 82,571 | 109,295 | +26,724 |
| France | 79,564 | 84,120 | +4,556 |
| Philippines | 42,842 | 91,347 | +48,505 |
| Barbados | 63,446 | 44,220 | -19,226 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 42,296 | 24,994 | -17,302 |
| Saint Lucia | 11,535 | 7,691 | -3,844 |
| Grenada | 15,381 | 0 | -15,381 |
| Netherlands | 5,881 | 6,716 | +835 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,850 | 0 | -10,850 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 271,967 |
| Ireland | 51,072 |
| France | 31,862 |
| Portugal | 30,520 |
| Poland | 27,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 145,406 | 126,561 | -18,845 |
| Ireland | 27,374 | 23,698 | -3,676 |
| France | 21,727 | 10,135 | -11,592 |
| Portugal | 20,607 | 9,913 | -10,694 |
| Poland | 13,686 | 13,529 | -157 |
| XI | 19,374 | 7,071 | -12,303 |
| Romania | 770 | 300 | -470 |
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) | 558,403 |
| Other | 499,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,791 |
| Air transport | 11,737 |
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) | 280,856 | 277,547 | -3,309 |
| Other | 290,575 | 208,637 | -81,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,369 | 99,422 | +53 |
| Air transport | 5,670 | 6,067 | +397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 499,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,056 |
| Portsmouth | 219,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,565 |
| Southampton | 104,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 290,575 | 208,637 | -81,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,244 | 136,812 | +41,568 |
| Portsmouth | 142,960 | 76,905 | -66,055 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,445 | 84,120 | -1,325 |
| Southampton | 41,019 | 63,830 | +22,811 |
| Holyhead | 13,924 | 8,586 | -5,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,670 | 6,067 | +397 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,186 | +5,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,633 | 0 | -1,633 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,530 | +1,530 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1603
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Concentrated juices or extracts from meat, fish, or seafood