Import/export HS code 16041319: Sardines in other oils
Canned sardines preserved in oils other than 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 52,141,118 |
| Portugal | 13,006,403 |
| Netherlands | 6,375,372 |
| Ecuador | 2,486,668 |
| Poland | 1,036,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 21,604,072 | 30,537,046 | +8,932,974 |
| Portugal | 4,689,459 | 8,316,944 | +3,627,485 |
| Netherlands | 2,510,080 | 3,865,292 | +1,355,212 |
| Ecuador | 452,315 | 2,034,353 | +1,582,038 |
| Poland | 388,420 | 648,275 | +259,855 |
| Canada | 494,248 | 154,121 | -340,127 |
| China | 93,028 | 465,370 | +372,342 |
| Thailand | 420,811 | 0 | -420,811 |
| Philippines | 189,161 | 170,861 | -18,300 |
| Germany | 132,177 | 167,975 | +35,798 |
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 | 60,723,425 |
| Portugal | 12,706,008 |
| Poland | 1,626,141 |
| China | 505,683 |
| Ecuador | 491,696 |
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 | 24,481,806 | 36,241,619 | +11,759,813 |
| Portugal | 4,691,496 | 8,014,512 | +3,323,016 |
| Poland | 883,827 | 742,314 | -141,513 |
| China | 93,028 | 412,655 | +319,627 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 491,696 | +491,696 |
| Thailand | 420,811 | 0 | -420,811 |
| Philippines | 189,161 | 170,861 | -18,300 |
| Spain | 48,304 | 156,967 | +108,663 |
| France | 7,890 | 109,733 | +101,843 |
| Panama | 41,578 | 16,336 | -25,242 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 66,976,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,399,439 |
| Other | 355,056 |
| Air transport | 11,164 |
| Road transport | 1,180 |
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) | 25,188,331 | 41,787,778 | +16,599,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,758,807 | 4,640,632 | -1,118,175 |
| Other | 154,211 | 200,845 | +46,634 |
| Air transport | 7,989 | 3,175 | -4,814 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,180 | +1,180 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,225,074 |
| Felixstowe | 17,980,727 |
| London | 11,088,400 |
| Dover | 9,098,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,330,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,982,327 | 18,242,747 | +12,260,420 |
| Felixstowe | 8,683,649 | 9,297,078 | +613,429 |
| London | 4,150,916 | 6,937,484 | +2,786,568 |
| Dover | 5,287,209 | 3,811,426 | -1,475,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,311,928 | 3,018,456 | -1,293,472 |
| Thamesport | 1,060,114 | 2,472,901 | +1,412,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,323 | 726,414 | -97,909 |
| Southampton | 165,929 | 891,451 | +725,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 311,467 | 233,518 | -77,949 |
| 000 | 154,211 | 200,845 | +46,634 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 122 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 118 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 102 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 97 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 52 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 32 |
| GRACE FOODS UK LIMITED | 31 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 29 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 29 |
| FARMFOODS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 408,037 |
| United States | 384,263 |
| Ireland | 172,576 |
| Portugal | 166,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | 148,224 |
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 | 287,301 | 120,736 | -166,565 |
| United States | 185,436 | 198,827 | +13,391 |
| Ireland | 51,216 | 121,360 | +70,144 |
| Portugal | 0 | 166,426 | +166,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | 76,712 | 71,512 | -5,200 |
| Bahrain | 41,424 | 97,847 | +56,423 |
| Singapore | 62,247 | 33,053 | -29,194 |
| Australia | 90,625 | 1,600 | -89,025 |
| Nigeria | 13,981 | 57,669 | +43,688 |
| Japan | 62,209 | 0 | -62,209 |
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 | 5,859 |
| XI | 303 |
| Thailand | 6 |
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 | 2,985 | 2,874 | -111 |
| XI | 180 | 123 | -57 |
| Thailand | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 1,684,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,987 |
| Other | 11,303 |
| Air transport | 5,875 |
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) | 879,366 | 804,638 | -74,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,428 | 138,559 | +69,131 |
| Other | 5,455 | 5,848 | +393 |
| Air transport | 5,875 | 0 | -5,875 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 676,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 482,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,720 |
| Felixstowe | 95,017 |
| London | 71,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 523,017 | 153,789 | -369,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,687 | 277,965 | +73,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,695 | 290,025 | +112,330 |
| Felixstowe | 5,747 | 89,270 | +83,523 |
| London | 13,981 | 57,669 | +43,688 |
| Southampton | 0 | 60,784 | +60,784 |
| Tyne | 17,059 | 0 | -17,059 |
| 000 | 5,455 | 5,848 | +393 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,608 | 3,851 | -2,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,875 | 0 | -5,875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned sardines preserved in oils other than olive oil