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 | 6,876,411 |
| Morocco | 5,052,054 |
| Netherlands | 2,913,064 |
| Spain | 1,268,322 |
| France | 433,538 |
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 | 3,425,183 | 3,451,228 | +26,045 |
| Morocco | 3,288,680 | 1,763,374 | -1,525,306 |
| Netherlands | 1,208,017 | 1,705,047 | +497,030 |
| Spain | 618,984 | 649,338 | +30,354 |
| France | 167,163 | 266,375 | +99,212 |
| Ecuador | 100,673 | 220,047 | +119,374 |
| Italy | 59,200 | 58,696 | -504 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| India | 16,134 | 0 | -16,134 |
| 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 | 8,464,238 |
| Portugal | 6,602,220 |
| Spain | 1,450,523 |
| France | 434,023 |
| 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 | 4,747,355 | 3,716,883 | -1,030,472 |
| Portugal | 3,351,840 | 3,250,380 | -101,460 |
| Spain | 635,277 | 815,246 | +179,969 |
| France | 111,591 | 322,432 | +210,841 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| Netherlands | 4,164 | 15,081 | +10,917 |
| Slovenia | 11,542 | 5,292 | -6,250 |
| Croatia | 1,044 | 15,678 | +14,634 |
| India | 16,134 | 0 | -16,134 |
| Panama | 6,900 | 0 | -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 | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 8,629,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,476,275 |
| Air transport | 27,568 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,363,417 | 4,265,670 | -97,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,605,966 | 3,870,309 | -735,657 |
| Air transport | 12,025 | 15,543 | +3,518 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,058,761 |
| Felixstowe | 3,380,771 |
| Thamesport | 1,818,152 |
| London | 1,652,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,114 |
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 | 3,765,533 | 3,293,228 | -472,305 |
| Felixstowe | 2,313,976 | 1,066,795 | -1,247,181 |
| Thamesport | 638,498 | 1,179,654 | +541,156 |
| London | 839,906 | 812,861 | -27,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 372,043 | 453,071 | +81,028 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,265 | 391,886 | +186,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,567 | 86,531 | -261,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,737 | 205,282 | +49,545 |
| Middlesbrough | 142,412 | 120,646 | -21,766 |
| Portsmouth | 28,174 | 186,539 | +158,365 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 81 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 76 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 51 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 39 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 37 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 34 |
| SOVA FOOD WHOLESALE LIMITED | 32 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 31 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 30 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
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 | 44,784 |
| United States | 30,315 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,907 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,241 |
| Czechia | 16,582 |
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 | 0 | 44,784 | +44,784 |
| United States | 9,195 | 21,120 | +11,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,869 | 6,038 | -12,831 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,794 | 9,447 | +653 |
| Czechia | 11,570 | 5,012 | -6,558 |
| Ireland | 8,795 | 7,201 | -1,594 |
| Lebanon | 4,161 | 9,949 | +5,788 |
| Egypt | 3,808 | 9,708 | +5,900 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,095 | +11,095 |
| Kenya | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
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 | 15,996 |
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 | 8,795 | 7,201 | -1,594 |
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) | 185,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,641 |
| Other | 15,996 |
| Air transport | 9,195 |
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) | 67,183 | 118,014 | +50,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,629 | 5,012 | -8,617 |
| Other | 8,795 | 7,201 | -1,594 |
| Air transport | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 65,232 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 44,784 |
| Southampton | 37,328 |
| Felixstowe | 26,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,582 |
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 | 36,318 | 28,914 | -7,404 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 44,784 | +44,784 |
| Southampton | 16,208 | 21,120 | +4,912 |
| Felixstowe | 14,657 | 12,101 | -2,556 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,570 | 5,012 | -6,558 |
| 000 | 8,795 | 7,201 | -1,594 |
| Dover | 2,059 | 11,095 | +9,036 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned sardines preserved in olive oil