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 | 28,083,960 |
| Ghana | 26,470,256 |
| Seychelles | 25,641,009 |
| Mauritius | 25,012,916 |
| Maldives | 15,371,324 |
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 | 13,894,119 | 14,189,841 | +295,722 |
| Ghana | 14,908,794 | 11,561,462 | -3,347,332 |
| Seychelles | 17,692,871 | 7,948,138 | -9,744,733 |
| Mauritius | 12,032,123 | 12,980,793 | +948,670 |
| Maldives | 7,318,908 | 8,052,416 | +733,508 |
| Thailand | 6,717,606 | 3,375,114 | -3,342,492 |
| Netherlands | 4,338,744 | 5,349,140 | +1,010,396 |
| China | 4,165,588 | 2,427,086 | -1,738,502 |
| Italy | 2,442,276 | 3,556,010 | +1,113,734 |
| Spain | 3,624,034 | 1,546,596 | -2,077,438 |
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 | 40,189,487 |
| Ghana | 26,528,943 |
| Seychelles | 26,398,599 |
| Mauritius | 25,014,257 |
| Maldives | 15,371,324 |
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 | 19,144,286 | 21,045,201 | +1,900,915 |
| Ghana | 14,786,735 | 11,742,208 | -3,044,527 |
| Seychelles | 17,749,568 | 8,649,031 | -9,100,537 |
| Mauritius | 12,033,464 | 12,980,793 | +947,329 |
| Maldives | 7,318,908 | 8,052,416 | +733,508 |
| Peru | 6,365,325 | 4,178,925 | -2,186,400 |
| Thailand | 6,721,223 | 3,317,182 | -3,404,041 |
| Spain | 3,798,418 | 2,543,427 | -1,254,991 |
| Portugal | 1,850,195 | 519,608 | -1,330,587 |
| Philippines | 1,017,220 | 1,208,955 | +191,735 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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) | 140,418,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,841,591 |
| Other | 1,186,259 |
| Road transport | 114,083 |
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) | 66,496,908 | 73,921,193 | +7,424,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,683,476 | 2,158,115 | -24,525,361 |
| Other | 852,090 | 334,169 | -517,921 |
| Road transport | 0 | 114,083 | +114,083 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 66,329,381 |
| Felixstowe | 60,006,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,224,680 |
| Southampton | 6,808,360 |
| Thamesport | 6,283,489 |
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 Gateway Port | 24,508,156 | 41,821,225 | +17,313,069 |
| Felixstowe | 45,894,251 | 14,112,055 | -31,782,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,765,572 | 8,459,108 | -2,306,464 |
| Southampton | 3,648,695 | 3,159,665 | -489,030 |
| Thamesport | 2,959,802 | 3,323,687 | +363,885 |
| London | 2,391,097 | 1,970,117 | -420,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,144,343 | 1,162,681 | +18,338 |
| Dover | 659,940 | 827,234 | +167,294 |
| 000 | 852,090 | 334,169 | -517,921 |
| Middlesbrough | 545,317 | 534,154 | -11,163 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 125 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 125 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 125 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 111 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 96 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 51 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| PREZZEMOLO & VITALE UK LTD | 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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 723,143 |
| United Arab Emirates | 221,917 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,725 |
| Australia | 75,023 |
| Portugal | 46,641 |
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 | 396,010 | 327,133 | -68,877 |
| United Arab Emirates | 134,958 | 86,959 | -47,999 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,394 | 39,331 | +937 |
| Australia | 12,047 | 62,976 | +50,929 |
| Portugal | 0 | 46,641 | +46,641 |
| Barbados | 9,004 | 30,859 | +21,855 |
| Singapore | 13,219 | 14,968 | +1,749 |
| Malaysia | 8,421 | 14,844 | +6,423 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 4,735 | 15,198 | +10,463 |
| Egypt | 12,414 | 4,843 | -7,571 |
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 | 187,061 |
| Italy | 115,620 |
| Philippines | 46,036 |
| Ecuador | 32,169 |
| Morocco | 31,510 |
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 | 120,225 | 66,836 | -53,389 |
| Italy | 115,620 | 0 | -115,620 |
| Philippines | 23,968 | 22,068 | -1,900 |
| Ecuador | 14,185 | 17,984 | +3,799 |
| Morocco | 16,717 | 14,793 | -1,924 |
| Seychelles | 13,688 | 13,342 | -346 |
| Belgium | 15,016 | 10,748 | -4,268 |
| France | 12,724 | 8,045 | -4,679 |
| Mauritius | 6,941 | 11,301 | +4,360 |
| Portugal | 9,925 | 6,506 | -3,419 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 684,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 557,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,619 |
| 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 | 393,279 | 291,589 | -101,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,856 | 316,416 | +75,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,864 | 53,755 | +36,891 |
| 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 | 684,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,338 |
| Portsmouth | 70,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,615 |
| Felixstowe | 58,757 |
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 | 393,279 | 291,589 | -101,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,819 | 189,519 | +27,700 |
| Portsmouth | 17,486 | 53,396 | +35,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,991 | 66,624 | +63,633 |
| Felixstowe | 20,835 | 37,922 | +17,087 |
| Southampton | 40,716 | 0 | -40,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,873 | 17,535 | +3,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,560 | +7,560 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 5,175 | +5,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,397 | +4,397 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned tuna preserved in vegetable oil