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 | 6,614,531 |
| Morocco | 4,404,099 |
| Netherlands | 2,703,181 |
| Spain | 1,253,483 |
| France | 422,888 |
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 | 3,288,952 | 3,325,579 | +36,627 |
| Morocco | 2,798,382 | 1,605,717 | -1,192,665 |
| Netherlands | 991,376 | 1,711,805 | +720,429 |
| Spain | 633,316 | 620,167 | -13,149 |
| France | 180,787 | 242,101 | +61,314 |
| Ecuador | 100,673 | 220,047 | +119,374 |
| Italy | 55,237 | 58,922 | +3,685 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 28,016 | +28,016 |
| India | 16,134 | 0 | -16,134 |
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 | 7,610,094 |
| Portugal | 6,362,996 |
| Spain | 1,435,684 |
| France | 423,373 |
| 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 | 4,022,755 | 3,587,339 | -435,416 |
| Portugal | 3,144,854 | 3,218,142 | +73,288 |
| Spain | 649,609 | 786,075 | +136,466 |
| France | 197,298 | 226,075 | +28,777 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| Netherlands | 19,245 | 0 | -19,245 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,248,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,741,227 |
| Air transport | 25,925 |
| 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) | 4,266,794 | 3,981,328 | -285,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,885,901 | 3,855,326 | -30,575 |
| Air transport | 13,218 | 12,707 | -511 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,660,629 |
| Felixstowe | 2,853,631 |
| London | 1,748,307 |
| Thamesport | 1,736,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 757,527 |
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 | 3,658,635 | 3,001,994 | -656,641 |
| Felixstowe | 1,824,974 | 1,028,657 | -796,317 |
| London | 877,704 | 870,603 | -7,101 |
| Thamesport | 556,730 | 1,179,654 | +622,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 297,698 | 459,829 | +162,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,408 | 414,696 | +215,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 138,424 | 208,193 | +69,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 259,578 | 81,721 | -177,857 |
| Middlesbrough | 99,197 | 120,646 | +21,449 |
| Portsmouth | 34,139 | 180,574 | +146,435 |
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
|
15 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 82 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 77 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 40 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 38 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 |
| Kenya | 36,269 |
| United States | 30,315 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,886 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,221 |
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 |
| Kenya | 10,029 | 26,240 | +16,211 |
| United States | 9,195 | 21,120 | +11,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,392 | 2,494 | -14,898 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,774 | 9,447 | +1,673 |
| Lebanon | 4,161 | 12,970 | +8,809 |
| Czechia | 11,570 | 5,012 | -6,558 |
| Ireland | 10,003 | 5,993 | -4,010 |
| Egypt | 7,390 | 6,126 | -1,264 |
| Spain | 11,095 | 0 | -11,095 |
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 | 10,003 | 5,993 | -4,010 |
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) | 207,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,582 |
| 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) | 77,993 | 129,054 | +51,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,570 | 5,012 | -6,558 |
| Other | 10,003 | 5,993 | -4,010 |
| 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 | 88,102 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 44,784 |
| Southampton | 36,308 |
| 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 | 33,471 | 54,631 | +21,160 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 44,784 | +44,784 |
| Southampton | 15,188 | 21,120 | +5,932 |
| Felixstowe | 18,239 | 8,519 | -9,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,570 | 5,012 | -6,558 |
| 000 | 10,003 | 5,993 | -4,010 |
| Dover | 11,095 | 0 | -11,095 |
| 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