Import/export HS code 16041421: Tuna in vegetable oil
Canned tuna preserved in vegetable 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 29,520,941 |
| Seychelles | 26,781,658 |
| Ghana | 25,812,129 |
| Mauritius | 25,313,258 |
| Maldives | 16,233,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 13,804,800 | 15,716,141 | +1,911,341 |
| Seychelles | 17,074,013 | 9,707,645 | -7,366,368 |
| Ghana | 11,180,940 | 14,631,189 | +3,450,249 |
| Mauritius | 11,915,680 | 13,397,578 | +1,481,898 |
| Maldives | 7,067,948 | 9,165,796 | +2,097,848 |
| Thailand | 7,166,829 | 3,823,804 | -3,343,025 |
| Netherlands | 4,390,099 | 5,157,647 | +767,548 |
| China | 3,199,671 | 2,816,343 | -383,328 |
| Italy | 1,492,391 | 3,936,897 | +2,444,506 |
| Spain | 3,607,401 | 1,118,577 | -2,488,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 41,020,122 |
| Seychelles | 27,402,903 |
| Ghana | 25,870,816 |
| Mauritius | 25,314,599 |
| Maldives | 16,233,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 18,650,864 | 22,369,258 | +3,718,394 |
| Seychelles | 17,130,710 | 10,272,193 | -6,858,517 |
| Ghana | 11,058,881 | 14,811,935 | +3,753,054 |
| Mauritius | 11,917,021 | 13,397,578 | +1,480,557 |
| Maldives | 7,067,948 | 9,165,796 | +2,097,848 |
| Thailand | 7,175,939 | 3,765,872 | -3,410,067 |
| Peru | 5,010,792 | 4,956,798 | -53,994 |
| Spain | 3,760,897 | 2,136,296 | -1,624,601 |
| Portugal | 1,874,586 | 566,677 | -1,307,909 |
| Philippines | 994,864 | 1,224,128 | +229,264 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,318,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,017,192 |
| Other | 1,383,975 |
| Air transport | 59,373 |
| Road transport | 57,176 |
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) | 56,543,931 | 82,774,375 | +26,230,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,801,495 | 2,215,697 | -27,585,798 |
| Other | 972,552 | 411,423 | -561,129 |
| Air transport | 59,373 | 0 | -59,373 |
| Road transport | 0 | 57,176 | +57,176 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 65,970,101 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,440,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,185,103 |
| Southampton | 6,448,381 |
| Thamesport | 6,235,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 50,039,275 | 15,930,826 | -34,108,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,208,549 | 46,232,159 | +30,023,610 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,571,754 | 9,613,349 | -958,405 |
| Southampton | 1,826,058 | 4,622,323 | +2,796,265 |
| Thamesport | 2,904,521 | 3,331,177 | +426,656 |
| London | 1,948,719 | 2,309,478 | +360,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,151,209 | 1,038,888 | -112,321 |
| 000 | 972,552 | 411,423 | -561,129 |
| Dover | 394,727 | 975,518 | +580,791 |
| Middlesbrough | 614,984 | 435,183 | -179,801 |
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 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 124 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 124 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 124 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 110 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 95 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 50 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 45 |
| PREZZEMOLO & VITALE UK LTD | 27 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| ASCO FOODS 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 | 23 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 795,155 |
| United Arab Emirates | 228,798 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,504 |
| Portugal | 46,641 |
| Barbados | 31,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 436,949 | 358,206 | -78,743 |
| United Arab Emirates | 117,895 | 110,903 | -6,992 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 36,805 | 43,699 | +6,894 |
| Portugal | 0 | 46,641 | +46,641 |
| Barbados | 7,355 | 24,556 | +17,201 |
| Singapore | 8,643 | 13,477 | +4,834 |
| Malaysia | 4,274 | 15,999 | +11,725 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1,376 | 16,699 | +15,323 |
| Egypt | 0 | 17,257 | +17,257 |
| Australia | 15,183 | 0 | -15,183 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 201,048 |
| Italy | 138,752 |
| Philippines | 45,807 |
| Morocco | 33,067 |
| Ecuador | 31,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 114,501 | 86,547 | -27,954 |
| Italy | 138,752 | 0 | -138,752 |
| Philippines | 22,228 | 23,579 | +1,351 |
| Morocco | 17,080 | 15,987 | -1,093 |
| Ecuador | 13,543 | 17,592 | +4,049 |
| Belgium | 14,197 | 12,301 | -1,896 |
| Seychelles | 10,893 | 14,704 | +3,811 |
| France | 13,196 | 9,480 | -3,716 |
| Portugal | 10,763 | 7,315 | -3,448 |
| Mauritius | 6,580 | 11,169 | +4,589 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 732,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 484,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,855 |
| Air transport | 11,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 409,915 | 322,688 | -87,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,195 | 285,442 | +86,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,742 | 63,113 | +31,371 |
| Air transport | 0 | 11,957 | +11,957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 732,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 290,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,851 |
| Portsmouth | 60,020 |
| Felixstowe | 55,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 409,915 | 322,688 | -87,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,633 | 152,458 | +14,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,227 | 66,624 | +39,397 |
| Portsmouth | 12,478 | 47,542 | +35,064 |
| Felixstowe | 4,274 | 51,491 | +47,217 |
| Southampton | 44,810 | 0 | -44,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,515 | 26,893 | +22,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,560 | +7,560 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,397 | +4,397 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,547 | +3,547 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned tuna preserved in vegetable oil