Import/export HS code 160412: Herring
Prepared or preserved herring, including canned, smoked, or cooked herring
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 7,976,976 |
| Denmark | 3,052,622 |
| Netherlands | 2,092,302 |
| Lithuania | 1,646,360 |
| Belgium | 900,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,507,450 | 3,469,526 | -1,037,924 |
| Denmark | 1,715,291 | 1,337,331 | -377,960 |
| Netherlands | 1,287,842 | 804,460 | -483,382 |
| Lithuania | 901,825 | 744,535 | -157,290 |
| Belgium | 208,063 | 692,067 | +484,004 |
| Latvia | 359,438 | 420,988 | +61,550 |
| France | 6,006 | 601,867 | +595,861 |
| Ireland | 302,958 | 275,499 | -27,459 |
| Sweden | 172,820 | 167,794 | -5,026 |
| Germany | 59,091 | 74,074 | +14,983 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,115,446 |
| Poland | 3,708,238 |
| Denmark | 2,847,505 |
| Latvia | 2,388,064 |
| Lithuania | 1,655,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,298,674 | 2,816,772 | -481,902 |
| Poland | 1,880,692 | 1,827,546 | -53,146 |
| Denmark | 1,320,523 | 1,526,982 | +206,459 |
| Latvia | 1,462,376 | 925,688 | -536,688 |
| Lithuania | 919,864 | 735,740 | -184,124 |
| Sweden | 157,557 | 183,243 | +25,686 |
| Germany | 16,540 | 91,285 | +74,745 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Netherlands | 95,256 | 1,675 | -93,581 |
| Romania | 28,809 | 56,591 | +27,782 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 14,258,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,329,520 |
| Other | 728,962 |
| Air transport | 6,320 |
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) | 7,832,008 | 6,426,153 | -1,405,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,419,677 | 1,909,843 | +490,166 |
| Other | 371,442 | 357,520 | -13,922 |
| Air transport | 6,320 | 0 | -6,320 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,114,526 |
| Dover | 3,945,236 |
| London | 2,618,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,207,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,106,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,295,585 | 1,818,941 | -476,644 |
| Dover | 1,959,890 | 1,985,346 | +25,456 |
| London | 1,192,621 | 1,425,619 | +232,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,262,112 | 945,005 | -317,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,129,975 | 976,554 | -153,421 |
| Harwich | 509,475 | 609,111 | +99,636 |
| Thamesport | 514,013 | 240,124 | -273,889 |
| 000 | 371,442 | 357,520 | -13,922 |
| Middlesbrough | 244,601 | 292,665 | +48,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,141 | 27,437 | -45,704 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 46 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 45 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 45 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,203,473 |
| Australia | 100,688 |
| Egypt | 35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 |
| Ireland | 25,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,404,792 | 798,681 | -606,111 |
| Australia | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,121 | +35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Ireland | 20,535 | 4,711 | -15,824 |
| Spain | 12,583 | 6,228 | -6,355 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,511 | 0 | -18,511 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,284 | 4,906 | -378 |
| Malta | 1,758 | 3,323 | +1,565 |
| Cyprus | 2,152 | 736 | -1,416 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,074 |
| Ireland | 442 |
| United States | 19 |
| XI | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 466 | 608 | +142 |
| Ireland | 190 | 252 | +62 |
| United States | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| XI | 19 | 0 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,655,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 733,582 |
| Other | 39,487 |
| Air transport | 33,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 821,206 | 833,802 | +12,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 726,291 | 7,291 | -719,000 |
| Other | 22,844 | 16,643 | -6,201 |
| Air transport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,905,303 |
| Southampton | 308,425 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,753 |
| 000 | 39,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,071,501 | 833,802 | -237,699 |
| Southampton | 308,425 | 0 | -308,425 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,753 | 0 | -43,753 |
| 000 | 22,844 | 16,643 | -6,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,511 | 7,291 | -11,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,188 | 0 | -3,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431 | 0 | -1,431 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved herring, including canned, smoked, or cooked herring