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 | 8,806,556 |
| Denmark | 3,276,703 |
| Netherlands | 2,220,035 |
| Lithuania | 1,974,952 |
| France | 1,523,367 |
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 | 4,765,368 | 4,041,188 | -724,180 |
| Denmark | 1,575,353 | 1,701,350 | +125,997 |
| Netherlands | 1,371,827 | 848,208 | -523,619 |
| Lithuania | 914,924 | 1,060,028 | +145,104 |
| France | 15,882 | 1,507,485 | +1,491,603 |
| Belgium | 348,668 | 549,244 | +200,576 |
| Latvia | 422,305 | 454,434 | +32,129 |
| Ireland | 330,642 | 229,237 | -101,405 |
| Sweden | 207,884 | 161,458 | -46,426 |
| Germany | 71,742 | 97,918 | +26,176 |
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 | 7,280,463 |
| Poland | 4,305,557 |
| Denmark | 3,108,936 |
| Latvia | 2,553,401 |
| Lithuania | 1,969,357 |
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 | 3,661,735 | 3,618,728 | -43,007 |
| Poland | 1,887,888 | 2,417,669 | +529,781 |
| Denmark | 1,178,070 | 1,930,866 | +752,796 |
| Latvia | 1,584,349 | 969,052 | -615,297 |
| Lithuania | 934,408 | 1,034,949 | +100,541 |
| Sweden | 204,870 | 163,297 | -41,573 |
| Germany | 23,593 | 105,645 | +82,052 |
| Romania | 30,939 | 82,602 | +51,663 |
| Portugal | 44,206 | 62,115 | +17,909 |
| Netherlands | 95,256 | 1,675 | -93,581 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +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) | 16,105,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,085,022 |
| Other | 750,656 |
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) | 8,143,658 | 7,961,935 | -181,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,576,840 | 2,508,182 | +931,342 |
| Other | 411,299 | 339,357 | -71,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,018,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,362,201 |
| London | 2,837,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,451,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,427,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,060,904 | 2,957,706 | +896,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,259,555 | 2,102,646 | -156,909 |
| London | 1,187,656 | 1,649,786 | +462,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,437,740 | 1,013,958 | -423,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,215,136 | 1,212,398 | -2,738 |
| Harwich | 642,321 | 865,148 | +222,827 |
| Thamesport | 544,595 | 256,865 | -287,730 |
| 000 | 411,299 | 339,357 | -71,942 |
| Middlesbrough | 261,550 | 333,581 | +72,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,272 | 27,214 | -41,058 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 51 |
| MASPO LTD | 51 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 50 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 50 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 50 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 49 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 49 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 46 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,606,139 |
| Australia | 100,688 |
| Egypt | 35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 |
| Ireland | 19,092 |
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 | 1,606,139 | 0 | -1,606,139 |
| Australia | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,121 | +35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Ireland | 8,842 | 10,250 | +1,408 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,511 | 0 | -18,511 |
| Spain | 10,088 | 5,189 | -4,899 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,674 | 4,906 | +1,232 |
| Malta | 2,905 | 2,322 | -583 |
| Israel | 0 | 4,548 | +4,548 |
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 | 1,320 |
| Ireland | 393 |
| 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 | 576 | 744 | +168 |
| Ireland | 267 | 126 | -141 |
| 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) | 1,642,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,186 |
| Other | 40,584 |
| 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) | 1,607,408 | 35,121 | -1,572,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,347 | 11,839 | -115,508 |
| Other | 20,559 | 20,025 | -534 |
| 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 | 1,606,636 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 |
| 000 | 40,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,868 |
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 | 1,571,515 | 35,121 | -1,536,394 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| 000 | 20,559 | 20,025 | -534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,868 | 0 | -32,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,511 | 11,839 | -6,672 |
| Southampton | 8,148 | 0 | -8,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
| 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