Import/export HS code 16041390: Various sardine products
Other types of prepared or preserved sardines not listed above
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,161,291 |
| Poland | 1,067,573 |
| Netherlands | 797,724 |
| Latvia | 579,725 |
| Spain | 543,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 515,726 | 645,565 | +129,839 |
| Poland | 507,693 | 559,880 | +52,187 |
| Netherlands | 352,850 | 444,874 | +92,024 |
| Latvia | 369,130 | 210,595 | -158,535 |
| Spain | 0 | 543,587 | +543,587 |
| Bulgaria | 242,424 | 120,324 | -122,100 |
| Morocco | 79,870 | 232,030 | +152,160 |
| France | 170,303 | 127,715 | -42,588 |
| Lithuania | 120,198 | 70,920 | -49,278 |
| Estonia | 126,445 | 0 | -126,445 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,310,096 |
| China | 1,161,291 |
| Poland | 951,838 |
| Netherlands | 755,103 |
| Bulgaria | 403,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 520,020 | 790,076 | +270,056 |
| China | 515,726 | 645,565 | +129,839 |
| Poland | 507,693 | 444,145 | -63,548 |
| Netherlands | 344,930 | 410,173 | +65,243 |
| Bulgaria | 242,424 | 160,622 | -81,802 |
| Estonia | 255,586 | 56,223 | -199,363 |
| Morocco | 58,823 | 232,030 | +173,207 |
| Portugal | 0 | 97,138 | +97,138 |
| Spain | 3,296 | 67,989 | +64,693 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 44,241 | +44,241 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,517,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,978,337 |
| Other | 16,409 |
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) | 1,630,334 | 1,887,360 | +257,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 889,185 | 1,089,152 | +199,967 |
| Other | 10,290 | 6,119 | -4,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,232,439 |
| Dover | 1,036,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 833,240 |
| Felixstowe | 743,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 516,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 503,097 | 729,342 | +226,245 |
| Dover | 630,813 | 405,885 | -224,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 365,465 | 467,775 | +102,310 |
| Felixstowe | 500,217 | 243,773 | -256,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,572 | 496,176 | +475,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,321 | 407,979 | +304,658 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,273 | 110,374 | -164,899 |
| Harwich | 0 | 97,138 | +97,138 |
| Killingholme | 78,559 | 0 | -78,559 |
| Hull | 14,057 | 8,998 | -5,059 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 40 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 26 |
| BG AIDA IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED | 23 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 23 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 22 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 5,431,635 |
| France | 556,439 |
| Canada | 360,277 |
| Norway | 323,760 |
| United States | 152,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3,222,493 | 2,209,142 | -1,013,351 |
| France | 350,467 | 205,972 | -144,495 |
| Canada | 165,019 | 195,258 | +30,239 |
| Norway | 227,101 | 96,659 | -130,442 |
| United States | 66,682 | 85,815 | +19,133 |
| Ireland | 75,697 | 55,785 | -19,912 |
| Germany | 39,896 | 53,546 | +13,650 |
| Netherlands | 37,518 | 30,539 | -6,979 |
| Japan | 53,385 | 0 | -53,385 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 16,855 | +16,855 |
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) | 6,344,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 877,833 |
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) | 3,768,724 | 2,575,496 | -1,193,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 491,846 | 385,987 | -105,859 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,726,851 |
| Portsmouth | 522,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,760 |
| Greenock | 164,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,551 |
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 | 3,505,567 | 2,221,284 | -1,284,283 |
| Portsmouth | 350,467 | 172,403 | -178,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,101 | 96,659 | -130,442 |
| Greenock | 0 | 164,342 | +164,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,697 | 85,854 | +10,157 |
| Tyne | 77,414 | 80,469 | +3,055 |
| Southampton | 14,877 | 47,030 | +32,153 |
| Felixstowe | 5,503 | 42,917 | +37,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,569 | +33,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,944 | 9,140 | +5,196 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of prepared or preserved sardines not listed above