Import/export HS code 160415: Mackerel
Prepared or preserved mackerel, including canned or cooked mackerel
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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 | 23,319,296 |
| Belgium | 18,671,933 |
| Denmark | 16,126,967 |
| Portugal | 4,328,866 |
| Latvia | 4,199,564 |
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 | 10,708,280 | 12,611,016 | +1,902,736 |
| Belgium | 9,585,104 | 9,086,829 | -498,275 |
| Denmark | 9,147,925 | 6,979,042 | -2,168,883 |
| Portugal | 2,312,765 | 2,016,101 | -296,664 |
| Latvia | 595,347 | 3,604,217 | +3,008,870 |
| Poland | 1,392,092 | 1,082,550 | -309,542 |
| China | 743,977 | 1,188,168 | +444,191 |
| Germany | 224,802 | 566,879 | +342,077 |
| Italy | 56,968 | 264,520 | +207,552 |
| France | 49,343 | 85,584 | +36,241 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 38,201,136 |
| Latvia | 23,833,168 |
| Portugal | 4,348,361 |
| China | 2,208,438 |
| Germany | 1,486,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 21,050,900 | 17,150,236 | -3,900,664 |
| Latvia | 8,813,913 | 15,019,255 | +6,205,342 |
| Portugal | 2,269,799 | 2,078,562 | -191,237 |
| China | 882,340 | 1,326,098 | +443,758 |
| Germany | 718,419 | 768,422 | +50,003 |
| Morocco | 71,456 | 570,762 | +499,306 |
| Poland | 356,421 | 160,089 | -196,332 |
| Lithuania | 297,810 | 8,945 | -288,865 |
| Netherlands | 14,386 | 156,141 | +141,755 |
| Romania | 26,530 | 43,990 | +17,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 43,324,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,785,255 |
| Other | 529,578 |
| Air transport | 5,780 |
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) | 22,880,080 | 20,444,590 | -2,435,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,854,861 | 16,930,394 | +5,075,533 |
| Other | 258,528 | 271,050 | +12,522 |
| Air transport | 5,780 | 0 | -5,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,703,093 |
| London | 13,931,378 |
| Thamesport | 10,816,006 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,687,425 |
| Dover | 4,029,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,733,317 | 12,969,776 | -2,763,541 |
| London | 5,858,563 | 8,072,815 | +2,214,252 |
| Thamesport | 4,730,583 | 6,085,423 | +1,354,840 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,550,929 | 5,136,496 | +2,585,567 |
| Dover | 2,335,655 | 1,694,086 | -641,569 |
| Felixstowe | 766,893 | 682,779 | -84,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 567,768 | 536,280 | -31,488 |
| Hull | 635,755 | 387,218 | -248,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,535 | 600,012 | +502,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,497 | 541,966 | +437,469 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 47 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 36 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 33 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 33 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 29 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 28 |
| GRACE FOODS UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,356,168 |
| Ireland | 1,347,458 |
| Australia | 1,198,116 |
| Denmark | 791,618 |
| Netherlands | 262,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 393,114 | 963,054 | +569,940 |
| Ireland | 742,448 | 605,010 | -137,438 |
| Australia | 792,156 | 405,960 | -386,196 |
| Denmark | 408,975 | 382,643 | -26,332 |
| Netherlands | 78,580 | 183,773 | +105,193 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,348 | 60,411 | -27,937 |
| Jamaica | 134,798 | 0 | -134,798 |
| Germany | 37,831 | 84,658 | +46,827 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,708 | 49,084 | +4,376 |
| Malaysia | 38,793 | 45,669 | +6,876 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 31,622 |
| XI | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 20,482 | 11,140 | -9,342 |
| XI | 0 | 44 | +44 |
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) | 3,454,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,329,265 |
| Air transport | 47,812 |
| Other | 31,666 |
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) | 1,603,280 | 1,851,719 | +248,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,233,868 | 1,095,397 | -138,471 |
| Air transport | 47,812 | 0 | -47,812 |
| Other | 20,482 | 11,184 | -9,298 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,555,043 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,238,989 |
| Southampton | 1,168,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 739,023 |
| Hull | 312,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 863,979 | 691,064 | -172,915 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 806,635 | 432,354 | -374,281 |
| Southampton | 264,724 | 903,573 | +638,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 427,979 | 311,044 | -116,935 |
| Hull | 0 | 312,772 | +312,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,729 | 128,758 | -9,971 |
| Tyne | 116,411 | 102,964 | -13,447 |
| Belfast Port | 134,798 | 0 | -134,798 |
| Felixstowe | 17,343 | 36,681 | +19,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,812 | 0 | -47,812 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160415
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved mackerel, including canned or cooked mackerel