Import/export HS code 16041426: Tuna fillets (loins)
Prepared tuna fillets, often referred to as 'loins'
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,033,231 |
| Portugal | 388,519 |
| France | 15,313 |
| Spain | 10,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 373,482 | 659,749 | +286,267 |
| Portugal | 160,414 | 228,105 | +67,691 |
| France | 5,460 | 9,853 | +4,393 |
| Spain | 10,452 | 0 | -10,452 |
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 | 1,033,231 |
| Portugal | 395,305 |
| Slovenia | 12,661 |
| Spain | 5,399 |
| Morocco | 919 |
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 | 373,482 | 659,749 | +286,267 |
| Portugal | 167,200 | 228,105 | +60,905 |
| Slovenia | 2,808 | 9,853 | +7,045 |
| Spain | 5,399 | 0 | -5,399 |
| Morocco | 919 | 0 | -919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,033,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 414,284 |
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) | 373,482 | 659,749 | +286,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,326 | 237,958 | +61,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 509,035 |
| Dover | 371,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,800 |
| Middlesbrough | 154,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 177,083 | 331,952 | +154,869 |
| Dover | 162,124 | 209,268 | +47,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,181 | 151,619 | +43,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 53,045 | 101,902 | +48,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,173 | 74,276 | +39,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,939 | 28,690 | +23,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,786 | 0 | -6,786 |
| Portsmouth | 2,477 | 0 | -2,477 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 8 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 3 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 2 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 2 |
| SAF LTD. | 2 |
| LA FROMAGERIE LIMITED | 1 |
| A1 FOODS BEDFORD LTD | 1 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 1 |
| MARKIMELD LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 98,667 |
| United Arab Emirates | 53,449 |
| Ireland | 29,373 |
| Australia | 8,445 |
| Czechia | 3,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,579 | 67,088 | +35,509 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,913 | 46,536 | +39,623 |
| Ireland | 12,579 | 16,794 | +4,215 |
| Australia | 8,445 | 0 | -8,445 |
| Czechia | 952 | 2,262 | +1,310 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,099 | +1,099 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 1,076 | +1,076 |
| Malaysia | 998 | 0 | -998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 22,675 |
| Thailand | 5,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 11,243 | 11,432 | +189 |
| Thailand | 1,336 | 4,499 | +3,163 |
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) | 163,734 |
| Other | 29,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,214 |
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) | 47,935 | 115,799 | +67,864 |
| Other | 12,579 | 16,794 | +4,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 952 | 2,262 | +1,310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 109,690 |
| Southampton | 29,929 |
| 000 | 29,373 |
| Felixstowe | 24,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 18,006 | 91,684 | +73,678 |
| Southampton | 29,929 | 0 | -29,929 |
| 000 | 12,579 | 16,794 | +4,215 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 24,115 | +24,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 952 | 2,262 | +1,310 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041426
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared tuna fillets, often referred to as 'loins'