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 | 3,866,510 |
| Netherlands | 1,130,957 |
| Italy | 820,921 |
| Denmark | 793,658 |
| Ireland | 756,196 |
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 | 2,007,155 | 1,859,355 | -147,800 |
| Netherlands | 438,675 | 692,282 | +253,607 |
| Italy | 355,623 | 465,298 | +109,675 |
| Denmark | 350,912 | 442,746 | +91,834 |
| Ireland | 463,239 | 292,957 | -170,282 |
| Brazil | 134,560 | 413,688 | +279,128 |
| Norway | 25,580 | 276,789 | +251,209 |
| Poland | 281,949 | 4,139 | -277,810 |
| Uruguay | 223,731 | 0 | -223,731 |
| Belgium | 117,808 | 82,191 | -35,617 |
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 | 3,398,673 |
| Netherlands | 1,451,589 |
| Italy | 821,038 |
| Denmark | 787,987 |
| Uruguay | 445,310 |
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 | 1,746,434 | 1,652,239 | -94,195 |
| Netherlands | 629,454 | 822,135 | +192,681 |
| Italy | 355,623 | 465,415 | +109,792 |
| Denmark | 345,241 | 442,746 | +97,505 |
| Uruguay | 223,731 | 221,579 | -2,152 |
| Thailand | 341,362 | 58,121 | -283,241 |
| Brazil | 151,435 | 193,397 | +41,962 |
| Belgium | 117,808 | 80,903 | -36,905 |
| Sweden | 0 | 194,742 | +194,742 |
| Norway | 42,375 | 146,936 | +104,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 7,221,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,286,226 |
| Other | 822,827 |
| Air transport | 87,943 |
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) | 3,563,401 | 3,658,579 | +95,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 506,328 | 779,898 | +273,570 |
| Other | 488,868 | 333,959 | -154,909 |
| Air transport | 62,332 | 25,611 | -36,721 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,614,771 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,877,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,236,614 |
| Dover | 912,718 |
| 000 | 822,827 |
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 | 1,390,880 | 1,223,891 | -166,989 |
| Eurotunnel | 761,392 | 1,116,290 | +354,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 578,601 | 658,013 | +79,412 |
| Dover | 444,704 | 468,014 | +23,310 |
| 000 | 488,868 | 333,959 | -154,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,291 | 413,688 | +55,397 |
| Poole | 110,774 | 224,636 | +113,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,789 | 151,549 | -5,240 |
| Felixstowe | 95,064 | 81,161 | -13,903 |
| Harwich | 63,502 | 17,423 | -46,079 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 50 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 46 |
| JARDOX LIMITED | 45 |
| LANZA FOODS LTD | 45 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| FOREST PRODUCE LIMITED | 42 |
| EATALY RETAIL UK LIMITED | 38 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 33 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 581,359 |
| Singapore | 191,866 |
| France | 148,931 |
| Philippines | 134,189 |
| Barbados | 113,434 |
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 | 296,190 | 285,169 | -11,021 |
| Singapore | 156,669 | 35,197 | -121,472 |
| France | 82,432 | 66,499 | -15,933 |
| Philippines | 70,359 | 63,830 | -6,529 |
| Barbados | 57,678 | 55,756 | -1,922 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 48,064 | 36,684 | -11,380 |
| Saint Lucia | 11,535 | 11,536 | +1 |
| Grenada | 15,381 | 0 | -15,381 |
| Netherlands | 7,411 | 6,716 | -695 |
| 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 | 337,563 |
| Ireland | 59,005 |
| Portugal | 36,928 |
| France | 29,634 |
| XI | 29,515 |
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 | 175,902 | 161,661 | -14,241 |
| Ireland | 21,086 | 37,919 | +16,833 |
| Portugal | 22,694 | 14,234 | -8,460 |
| France | 16,201 | 13,433 | -2,768 |
| XI | 19,057 | 10,458 | -8,599 |
| Poland | 18,169 | 8,938 | -9,231 |
| Romania | 875 | 254 | -621 |
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) | 587,397 |
| Other | 554,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 189,836 |
| Air transport | 14,451 |
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) | 382,471 | 204,926 | -177,545 |
| Other | 282,266 | 272,315 | -9,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,767 | 86,069 | -17,698 |
| Air transport | 11,737 | 2,714 | -9,023 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 554,581 |
| Portsmouth | 248,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,342 |
| 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 | 282,266 | 272,315 | -9,951 |
| Portsmouth | 142,960 | 105,899 | -37,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,859 | 35,197 | -161,662 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,313 | 68,029 | -20,284 |
| Southampton | 41,019 | 63,830 | +22,811 |
| Holyhead | 13,924 | 12,854 | -1,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,737 | 0 | -11,737 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,186 | +5,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,714 | +2,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,633 | 0 | -1,633 |
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