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 | 6,874,609 |
| Netherlands | 1,892,700 |
| Lithuania | 1,209,204 |
| Denmark | 984,532 |
| Belgium | 897,912 |
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 | 4,161,911 | 2,712,698 | -1,449,213 |
| Netherlands | 1,283,904 | 608,796 | -675,108 |
| Lithuania | 679,220 | 529,984 | -149,236 |
| Denmark | 543,446 | 441,086 | -102,360 |
| Belgium | 215,941 | 681,971 | +466,030 |
| Latvia | 377,280 | 299,498 | -77,782 |
| France | 9,644 | 516,339 | +506,695 |
| Sweden | 101,394 | 68,774 | -32,620 |
| Germany | 70,746 | 60,000 | -10,746 |
| Ireland | 51,260 | 41,151 | -10,109 |
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 | 5,435,359 |
| Poland | 2,991,027 |
| Latvia | 2,277,233 |
| Lithuania | 1,202,555 |
| Denmark | 804,338 |
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 | 3,168,511 | 2,266,848 | -901,663 |
| Poland | 1,561,264 | 1,429,763 | -131,501 |
| Latvia | 1,588,073 | 689,160 | -898,913 |
| Lithuania | 684,996 | 517,559 | -167,437 |
| Denmark | 139,216 | 665,122 | +525,906 |
| Sweden | 154,023 | 122,760 | -31,263 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Germany | 17,817 | 31,969 | +14,152 |
| Netherlands | 39,423 | 1,675 | -37,748 |
| Iceland | 10,809 | 21,910 | +11,101 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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) | 10,141,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,153,555 |
| Other | 238,617 |
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) | 5,887,881 | 4,253,645 | -1,634,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,506,768 | 1,646,787 | +140,019 |
| Other | 129,519 | 109,098 | -20,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,184,652 |
| London | 2,537,356 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,029,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,910,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,646,646 |
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 | 1,676,172 | 1,508,480 | -167,692 |
| London | 1,241,509 | 1,295,847 | +54,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,143,885 | 885,436 | -258,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,113,860 | 796,324 | -317,536 |
| Eurotunnel | 985,681 | 660,965 | -324,716 |
| Thamesport | 569,211 | 177,234 | -391,977 |
| Harwich | 310,019 | 267,917 | -42,102 |
| Middlesbrough | 247,126 | 285,012 | +37,886 |
| 000 | 129,519 | 109,098 | -20,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,351 | 22,227 | -56,124 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 44 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 42 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 40 |
| NECTAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 33,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,190 |
| Ireland | 9,103 |
| 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 | 5,284 | 4,906 | -378 |
| Ireland | 9,103 | 0 | -9,103 |
| 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) | 30,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,534 |
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) | 23,088 | 7,291 | -15,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,534 | 0 | -10,534 |
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 | 24,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,103 |
| Southampton | 6,220 |
| 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 | 7,291 | -9,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,103 | 0 | -9,103 |
| Southampton | 6,220 | 0 | -6,220 |
| 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