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 | 1,363,282 |
| Poland | 1,205,207 |
| Spain | 988,091 |
| Netherlands | 891,322 |
| Latvia | 731,657 |
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 | 468,717 | 894,565 | +425,848 |
| Poland | 636,684 | 568,523 | -68,161 |
| Spain | 173,547 | 814,544 | +640,997 |
| Netherlands | 350,858 | 540,464 | +189,606 |
| Latvia | 359,359 | 372,298 | +12,939 |
| Bulgaria | 244,563 | 162,441 | -82,122 |
| France | 210,284 | 103,454 | -106,830 |
| Morocco | 79,870 | 232,030 | +152,160 |
| Lithuania | 99,083 | 199,252 | +100,169 |
| 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 | 1,810,377 |
| China | 1,363,282 |
| Poland | 1,049,370 |
| Netherlands | 848,701 |
| Bulgaria | 448,438 |
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 | 667,088 | 1,143,289 | +476,201 |
| China | 468,717 | 894,565 | +425,848 |
| Poland | 587,296 | 462,074 | -125,222 |
| Netherlands | 342,938 | 505,763 | +162,825 |
| Bulgaria | 282,589 | 165,849 | -116,740 |
| Estonia | 255,586 | 119,826 | -135,760 |
| Morocco | 58,823 | 232,030 | +173,207 |
| Spain | 3,296 | 221,005 | +217,709 |
| Portugal | 49,432 | 141,401 | +91,969 |
| Norway | 11,433 | 47,356 | +35,923 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 4,507,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,260,477 |
| Other | 22,920 |
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) | 1,905,888 | 2,602,088 | +696,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 856,154 | 1,404,323 | +548,169 |
| Other | 11,512 | 11,408 | -104 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,444,520 |
| London | 1,411,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 943,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 833,731 |
| Felixstowe | 809,641 |
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 | 636,963 | 807,557 | +170,594 |
| London | 595,533 | 816,215 | +220,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,291 | 581,588 | +219,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,829 | 636,902 | +440,073 |
| Felixstowe | 453,208 | 356,433 | -96,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,321 | 546,785 | +443,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 276,917 | 195,155 | -81,762 |
| Harwich | 49,432 | 47,706 | -1,726 |
| Killingholme | 78,559 | 0 | -78,559 |
| 000 | 11,512 | 11,408 | -104 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 43 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 30 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 25 |
| BG AIDA IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED | 25 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 24 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6,404,230 |
| France | 628,735 |
| Canada | 403,705 |
| Norway | 275,119 |
| United States | 186,710 |
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 | 3,219,981 | 3,184,249 | -35,732 |
| France | 350,467 | 278,268 | -72,199 |
| Canada | 224,424 | 179,281 | -45,143 |
| Norway | 178,460 | 96,659 | -81,801 |
| United States | 112,352 | 74,358 | -37,994 |
| Ireland | 75,697 | 90,287 | +14,590 |
| Germany | 39,896 | 53,546 | +13,650 |
| Netherlands | 51,506 | 16,551 | -34,955 |
| Japan | 53,385 | 0 | -53,385 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 8,603 | 11,857 | +3,254 |
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) | 7,320,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,018,844 |
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) | 3,821,759 | 3,498,295 | -323,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,834 | 513,010 | +7,176 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,943,250 |
| Greenock | 963,966 |
| Portsmouth | 595,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,266 |
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 | 3,608,130 | 2,335,120 | -1,273,010 |
| Greenock | 0 | 963,966 | +963,966 |
| Portsmouth | 350,467 | 244,699 | -105,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 178,460 | 96,659 | -81,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,697 | 154,569 | +78,872 |
| Tyne | 91,402 | 66,481 | -24,921 |
| Southampton | 12,803 | 47,030 | +34,227 |
| Felixstowe | 5,503 | 42,917 | +37,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,569 | +33,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,131 | 18,479 | +13,348 |
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