Import/export HS code 16041319: Sardines in other oils
Canned sardines preserved in oils other than olive oil
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 51,752,104 |
| Portugal | 13,460,706 |
| Netherlands | 6,450,065 |
| Ecuador | 2,486,668 |
| Poland | 1,039,908 |
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 | 20,256,999 | 31,495,105 | +11,238,106 |
| Portugal | 4,764,552 | 8,696,154 | +3,931,602 |
| Netherlands | 2,724,030 | 3,726,035 | +1,002,005 |
| Ecuador | 452,315 | 2,034,353 | +1,582,038 |
| Poland | 290,498 | 749,410 | +458,912 |
| Canada | 494,248 | 378,239 | -116,009 |
| China | 93,028 | 510,101 | +417,073 |
| Philippines | 189,161 | 170,861 | -18,300 |
| Thailand | 350,728 | 0 | -350,728 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 317,374 | +317,374 |
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 | 60,941,934 |
| Portugal | 13,171,260 |
| Poland | 1,629,354 |
| China | 550,414 |
| 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 | 23,374,925 | 37,567,009 | +14,192,084 |
| Portugal | 4,665,800 | 8,505,460 | +3,839,660 |
| Poland | 785,905 | 843,449 | +57,544 |
| China | 93,028 | 457,386 | +364,358 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 491,696 | +491,696 |
| Philippines | 189,161 | 170,861 | -18,300 |
| Thailand | 350,728 | 0 | -350,728 |
| Spain | 47,362 | 156,967 | +109,605 |
| France | 82,729 | 32,362 | -50,367 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 67,619,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,418,856 |
| Other | 349,429 |
| 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) | 23,990,356 | 43,628,993 | +19,638,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,726,431 | 4,692,425 | -1,034,006 |
| Other | 181,234 | 168,195 | -13,039 |
| 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 | 24,933,394 |
| Felixstowe | 17,436,926 |
| London | 11,349,299 |
| Dover | 9,118,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,454,592 |
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 | 5,803,158 | 19,130,236 | +13,327,078 |
| Felixstowe | 7,901,059 | 9,535,867 | +1,634,808 |
| London | 4,661,108 | 6,688,191 | +2,027,083 |
| Dover | 5,268,552 | 3,849,517 | -1,419,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,323,486 | 4,131,106 | +807,620 |
| Thamesport | 1,180,373 | 2,439,726 | +1,259,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 921,897 | 632,116 | -289,781 |
| Southampton | 165,929 | 891,451 | +725,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 325,154 | 210,210 | -114,944 |
| 000 | 181,234 | 168,195 | -13,039 |
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
|
41 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 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 | 123 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 119 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 103 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 98 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 53 |
| GRACE FOODS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 32 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 29 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 29 |
| FARMFOODS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 384,263 |
| Canada | 356,639 |
| Ireland | 178,254 |
| Portugal | 166,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,736 |
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 | 185,436 | 198,827 | +13,391 |
| Canada | 197,685 | 158,954 | -38,731 |
| Ireland | 91,008 | 87,246 | -3,762 |
| Portugal | 0 | 166,426 | +166,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | 95,217 | 51,519 | -43,698 |
| Bahrain | 41,061 | 94,114 | +53,053 |
| 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 | 357 |
| 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 | 177 | -3 |
| 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) | 1,607,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 209,434 |
| Other | 11,404 |
| 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) | 791,536 | 816,118 | +24,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,128 | 104,306 | -822 |
| Other | 5,417 | 5,987 | +570 |
| 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 | 715,024 |
| London Gateway Port | 442,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 398,613 |
| 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 | 192,007 | -331,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,481 | 263,287 | +83,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,901 | 243,712 | +88,811 |
| 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 | 5,417 | 5,987 | +570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,478 | 3,851 | +1,373 |
| 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