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 | 24,856,241 |
| Belgium | 21,968,000 |
| Denmark | 16,967,922 |
| Latvia | 5,727,481 |
| Portugal | 5,031,391 |
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 | 11,717,005 | 13,139,236 | +1,422,231 |
| Belgium | 9,726,968 | 12,241,032 | +2,514,064 |
| Denmark | 8,746,490 | 8,221,432 | -525,058 |
| Latvia | 1,105,023 | 4,622,458 | +3,517,435 |
| Portugal | 2,522,008 | 2,509,383 | -12,625 |
| Poland | 1,273,310 | 1,258,571 | -14,739 |
| China | 803,311 | 1,390,150 | +586,839 |
| Germany | 247,924 | 669,857 | +421,933 |
| Italy | 59,005 | 283,035 | +224,030 |
| France | 60,147 | 112,849 | +52,702 |
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 | 40,346,243 |
| Latvia | 28,874,582 |
| Portugal | 5,049,873 |
| China | 2,480,742 |
| Germany | 1,413,670 |
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 | 20,706,354 | 19,639,889 | -1,066,465 |
| Latvia | 10,433,102 | 18,441,480 | +8,008,378 |
| Portugal | 2,493,102 | 2,556,771 | +63,669 |
| China | 928,816 | 1,551,926 | +623,110 |
| Germany | 611,577 | 802,093 | +190,516 |
| Morocco | 73,493 | 672,169 | +598,676 |
| Poland | 330,898 | 337,415 | +6,517 |
| Lithuania | 297,084 | 25,151 | -271,933 |
| Netherlands | 21,968 | 148,559 | +126,591 |
| Romania | 30,815 | 60,035 | +29,220 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +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) | 48,547,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,987,937 |
| Other | 561,573 |
| Air transport | 6,696 |
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) | 22,750,178 | 25,797,733 | +3,047,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,407,951 | 18,579,986 | +5,172,035 |
| Other | 272,714 | 288,859 | +16,145 |
| Air transport | 5,780 | 916 | -4,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,543,646 |
| London | 16,133,509 |
| Thamesport | 12,109,029 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,258,594 |
| Dover | 4,520,000 |
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 | 15,609,095 | 14,934,551 | -674,544 |
| London | 6,658,244 | 9,475,265 | +2,817,021 |
| Thamesport | 5,103,923 | 7,005,106 | +1,901,183 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,833,202 | 6,425,392 | +3,592,190 |
| Dover | 2,334,712 | 2,185,288 | -149,424 |
| Felixstowe | 712,172 | 979,005 | +266,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 627,534 | 584,907 | -42,627 |
| Hull | 476,708 | 557,036 | +80,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 164,229 | 731,710 | +567,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,295 | 770,780 | +667,485 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 52 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 51 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 39 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 37 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 36 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 32 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 29 |
| MASPO LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,819,680 |
| United States | 1,258,646 |
| Australia | 1,188,321 |
| Netherlands | 806,265 |
| Denmark | 791,618 |
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 | 785,037 | 1,034,643 | +249,606 |
| United States | 690,329 | 568,317 | -122,012 |
| Australia | 681,726 | 506,595 | -175,131 |
| Netherlands | 87,109 | 719,156 | +632,047 |
| Denmark | 408,975 | 382,643 | -26,332 |
| Singapore | 37,908 | 134,605 | +96,697 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,059 | 76,692 | +6,633 |
| Malaysia | 51,396 | 63,502 | +12,106 |
| Germany | 44,334 | 67,848 | +23,514 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 42,138 | 54,622 | +12,484 |
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 | 38,141 |
| XI | 143 |
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 | 18,122 | 20,019 | +1,897 |
| XI | 29 | 114 | +85 |
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) | 3,425,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,357,373 |
| Air transport | 47,812 |
| Other | 38,284 |
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) | 1,692,240 | 1,732,932 | +40,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,309,187 | 2,048,186 | +738,999 |
| Air transport | 47,812 | 0 | -47,812 |
| Other | 18,151 | 20,133 | +1,982 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,926,484 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,232,820 |
| Southampton | 1,180,589 |
| Hull | 856,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 720,019 |
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 | 911,974 | 1,014,510 | +102,536 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 696,205 | 536,615 | -159,590 |
| Southampton | 556,754 | 623,835 | +67,081 |
| Hull | 0 | 856,684 | +856,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,975 | 311,044 | -97,931 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,936 | 175,006 | +54,070 |
| Tyne | 131,443 | 77,625 | -53,818 |
| Greenock | 0 | 100,635 | +100,635 |
| Felixstowe | 29,946 | 47,097 | +17,151 |
| Belfast Port | 67,399 | 0 | -67,399 |
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