Import/export HS code 16041446: Bonito fillets (loins)
Prepared bonito 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 159,139 |
| Portugal | 144,600 |
| Mauritius | 57,692 |
| Poland | 5,840 |
| France | 2,533 |
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 | 25,664 | 133,475 | +107,811 |
| Portugal | 0 | 144,600 | +144,600 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 57,692 | +57,692 |
| Poland | 4,900 | 940 | -3,960 |
| France | 1,445 | 1,088 | -357 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,147 | +1,147 |
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 | 161,672 |
| Portugal | 144,600 |
| Mauritius | 57,692 |
| Poland | 5,840 |
| Latvia | 1,147 |
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 | 27,109 | 134,563 | +107,454 |
| Portugal | 0 | 144,600 | +144,600 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 57,692 | +57,692 |
| Poland | 4,900 | 940 | -3,960 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,147 | +1,147 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 196,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,465 |
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) | 27,395 | 169,091 | +141,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,614 | 169,851 | +165,237 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 142,669 |
| London | 62,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,692 |
| Thamesport | 50,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,567 |
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 | 19,361 | 123,308 | +103,947 |
| London | 0 | 62,050 | +62,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 57,692 | +57,692 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 50,109 | +50,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,695 | 28,872 | +26,177 |
| Poole | 0 | 13,861 | +13,861 |
| Newhaven | 4,614 | 1,022 | -3,592 |
| Harwich | 3,894 | 940 | -2,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,445 | 1,088 | -357 |
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 | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 3 |
| FRINSA UK LIMITED | 2 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 1 |
| IBERICA LTD | 1 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 16041446
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared bonito fillets, often referred to as 'loins'