Import/export HS code 16041311: Sardines in olive oil
Canned sardines preserved in olive oil
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,422,415 |
| Morocco | 4,686,550 |
| Netherlands | 2,894,866 |
| Spain | 1,061,622 |
| Ecuador | 320,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 3,157,692 | 2,264,723 | -892,969 |
| Morocco | 3,365,707 | 1,320,843 | -2,044,864 |
| Netherlands | 1,448,321 | 1,446,545 | -1,776 |
| Spain | 573,388 | 488,234 | -85,154 |
| Ecuador | 48,850 | 271,870 | +223,020 |
| France | 138,969 | 172,470 | +33,501 |
| Italy | 57,735 | 56,663 | -1,072 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| India | 4,844 | 11,290 | +6,446 |
| Croatia | 1,044 | 12,167 | +11,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 7,943,206 |
| Portugal | 5,287,771 |
| Spain | 1,217,624 |
| France | 327,950 |
| Ghana | 92,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 4,993,360 | 2,949,846 | -2,043,514 |
| Portugal | 3,101,495 | 2,186,276 | -915,219 |
| Spain | 580,762 | 636,862 | +56,100 |
| France | 100,108 | 227,842 | +127,734 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| Netherlands | 4,164 | 15,081 | +10,917 |
| India | 4,844 | 11,290 | +6,446 |
| Croatia | 1,044 | 12,167 | +11,123 |
| Slovenia | 11,542 | 0 | -11,542 |
| Panama | 0 | 6,900 | +6,900 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,964,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,966,337 |
| Air transport | 17,791 |
| Other | 102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,872,138 | 3,092,315 | -1,779,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,017,326 | 2,949,011 | -1,068,315 |
| Air transport | 9,752 | 8,039 | -1,713 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,995,072 |
| Felixstowe | 3,038,388 |
| Thamesport | 1,764,366 |
| London | 1,475,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 767,466 |
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 | 3,477,584 | 2,517,488 | -960,096 |
| Felixstowe | 2,279,108 | 759,280 | -1,519,828 |
| Thamesport | 752,469 | 1,011,897 | +259,428 |
| London | 917,955 | 557,903 | -360,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 458,768 | 308,698 | -150,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,567 | 86,521 | -261,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 167,364 | 234,958 | +67,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,152 | 257,105 | +136,953 |
| Middlesbrough | 172,118 | 120,646 | -51,472 |
| Newhaven | 119,130 | 39,740 | -79,390 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 78 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 36 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 34 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 33 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| SOVA FOOD WHOLESALE LIMITED | 31 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 28 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 30,315 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,354 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,089 |
| Czechia | 12,880 |
| Ireland | 11,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,195 | 21,120 | +11,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,414 | 6,940 | -9,474 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,951 | 10,138 | +3,187 |
| Czechia | 10,442 | 2,438 | -8,004 |
| Ireland | 7,723 | 3,911 | -3,812 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,095 | +11,095 |
| Kenya | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
| Libya | 7,975 | 0 | -7,975 |
| Australia | 6,169 | 1,466 | -4,703 |
| Egypt | 3,808 | 3,582 | -226 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 11,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 7,723 | 3,911 | -3,812 |
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) | 123,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,939 |
| Other | 11,634 |
| Air transport | 10,812 |
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) | 60,132 | 63,699 | +3,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,501 | 2,438 | -10,063 |
| Other | 7,723 | 3,911 | -3,812 |
| Air transport | 10,812 | 0 | -10,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 53,969 |
| Southampton | 37,328 |
| Felixstowe | 21,439 |
| Dover | 13,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,880 |
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 Gateway Port | 31,110 | 22,859 | -8,251 |
| Southampton | 14,365 | 22,963 | +8,598 |
| Felixstowe | 14,657 | 6,782 | -7,875 |
| Dover | 2,059 | 11,095 | +9,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,442 | 2,438 | -8,004 |
| 000 | 7,723 | 3,911 | -3,812 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,617 | 0 | -1,617 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned sardines preserved in olive oil