Import/export HS code 16041441: Bonito in vegetable oil
Canned bonito 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,224,935 |
| Seychelles | 2,561,406 |
| Portugal | 1,584,142 |
| Germany | 537,816 |
| Ecuador | 523,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,319,778 | 3,905,157 | +585,379 |
| Seychelles | 1,528,752 | 1,032,654 | -496,098 |
| Portugal | 581,402 | 1,002,740 | +421,338 |
| Germany | 537,816 | 0 | -537,816 |
| Ecuador | 74,128 | 449,241 | +375,113 |
| Thailand | 77,827 | 124,335 | +46,508 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 119,141 | +119,141 |
| Ghana | 104,491 | 0 | -104,491 |
| France | 27,724 | 26,650 | -1,074 |
| Italy | 23,879 | 21,202 | -2,677 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,243,809 |
| Seychelles | 2,561,406 |
| Portugal | 1,667,061 |
| Thailand | 240,568 |
| Mauritius | 119,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,891,240 | 4,352,569 | +461,329 |
| Seychelles | 1,528,752 | 1,032,654 | -496,098 |
| Portugal | 647,192 | 1,019,869 | +372,677 |
| Thailand | 77,827 | 162,741 | +84,914 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 119,141 | +119,141 |
| Ghana | 104,491 | 2,152 | -102,339 |
| Italy | 21,408 | 19,050 | -2,358 |
| France | 1,068 | 10,023 | +8,955 |
| Bulgaria | 5,930 | 0 | -5,930 |
| Latvia | 0 | 3,742 | +3,742 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,406,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,597,032 |
| Air transport | 1,865 |
| Other | 427 |
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) | 4,962,658 | 2,443,440 | -2,519,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,319,069 | 4,277,963 | +2,958,894 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,865 | +1,865 |
| Other | 0 | 427 | +427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,982,225 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,711,128 |
| Felixstowe | 1,622,306 |
| London | 1,276,731 |
| Eurotunnel | 982,896 |
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 | 1,920,132 | 2,062,093 | +141,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,001,052 | 1,710,076 | +709,024 |
| Felixstowe | 1,352,497 | 269,809 | -1,082,688 |
| London | 567,730 | 709,001 | +141,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 691,103 | 291,793 | -399,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,292 | 818,943 | +667,651 |
| Thamesport | 212,686 | 427,877 | +215,191 |
| Southampton | 216,101 | 332,852 | +116,751 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 74,657 | 0 | -74,657 |
| Poole | 1,120 | 50,207 | +49,087 |
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 | 23 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 52 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| FRINSA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 23 |
| ZOOTEEK LIMITED | 19 |
| NATOORA LTD | 16 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 12 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 12 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 30,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,067 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,573 |
| Singapore | 1,264 |
| Czechia | 1,140 |
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 | 17,730 | 12,817 | -4,913 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,549 | 9,518 | +2,969 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,789 | 4,784 | +995 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,264 | +1,264 |
| Czechia | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
| Belgium | 0 | 398 | +398 |
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 | 9,788 |
| Spain | 5,375 |
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 | 5,607 | 4,181 | -1,426 |
| Spain | 2,480 | 2,895 | +415 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 30,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140 |
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 | 17,730 | 13,215 | -4,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,338 | 15,566 | +5,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 30,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,206 |
| Southampton | 3,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,140 |
| Felixstowe | 909 |
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 | 17,730 | 13,215 | -4,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,549 | 14,657 | +8,108 |
| Southampton | 3,789 | 0 | -3,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 909 | +909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041441
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned bonito preserved in vegetable oil