Import/export HS code 16041291: Herring in airtight containers
Canned or preserved herring stored in airtight containers for freshness
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,762,846 |
| Netherlands | 2,029,132 |
| Lithuania | 1,542,524 |
| France | 1,340,943 |
| Denmark | 1,148,804 |
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 | 4,298,484 | 3,464,362 | -834,122 |
| Netherlands | 1,258,313 | 770,819 | -487,494 |
| Lithuania | 703,664 | 838,860 | +135,196 |
| France | 15,882 | 1,325,061 | +1,309,179 |
| Denmark | 543,353 | 605,451 | +62,098 |
| Belgium | 348,668 | 549,244 | +200,576 |
| Latvia | 373,606 | 424,342 | +50,736 |
| Sweden | 105,796 | 88,836 | -16,960 |
| Germany | 71,742 | 97,918 | +26,176 |
| Ireland | 53,272 | 74,988 | +21,716 |
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 | 6,665,375 |
| Poland | 3,486,502 |
| Latvia | 2,488,894 |
| Lithuania | 1,522,645 |
| Denmark | 986,154 |
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 | 3,373,047 | 3,292,328 | -80,719 |
| Poland | 1,589,148 | 1,897,354 | +308,206 |
| Latvia | 1,546,991 | 941,903 | -605,088 |
| Lithuania | 711,807 | 810,838 | +99,031 |
| Denmark | 146,070 | 840,084 | +694,014 |
| Sweden | 159,904 | 152,684 | -7,220 |
| Portugal | 44,206 | 62,115 | +17,909 |
| Germany | 17,817 | 36,935 | +19,118 |
| Netherlands | 39,423 | 1,675 | -37,748 |
| Romania | 2,905 | 32,436 | +29,531 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -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) | 11,879,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,915,284 |
| Other | 317,571 |
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) | 6,129,662 | 5,749,646 | -380,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,546,575 | 2,368,709 | +822,134 |
| Other | 132,463 | 185,108 | +52,645 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,257,449 |
| London | 2,837,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,387,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,110,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,934,713 |
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 | 1,746,807 | 2,510,642 | +763,835 |
| London | 1,187,656 | 1,649,786 | +462,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,191,234 | 1,196,290 | +5,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,158,234 | 952,315 | -205,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,126,356 | 808,357 | -317,999 |
| Thamesport | 544,595 | 256,865 | -287,730 |
| Harwich | 379,029 | 366,006 | -13,023 |
| Middlesbrough | 261,550 | 333,581 | +72,031 |
| 000 | 132,463 | 185,108 | +52,645 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASPO LTD | 51 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 50 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 50 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 48 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 46 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 44 |
| NECTAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | 43 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 33,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,580 |
| Israel | 4,548 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,868 | 0 | -16,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,674 | 4,906 | +1,232 |
| Israel | 0 | 4,548 | +4,548 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 2,385 | +2,385 |
| Sweden | 1,431 | 0 | -1,431 |
| Singapore | 936 | 0 | -936 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 33,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,478 | 11,839 | -9,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,431 | 0 | -1,431 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,707 |
| Southampton | 4,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,868 | 11,839 | -5,029 |
| Southampton | 4,610 | 0 | -4,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431 | 0 | -1,431 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned or preserved herring stored in airtight containers for freshness