Import/export HS code 160417: Eels
Prepared or preserved eels, including smoked or cooked eels
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,478,731 |
| Netherlands | 210,677 |
| Taiwan | 57,338 |
| Japan | 15,408 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,529,993 | 1,948,738 | -581,255 |
| Netherlands | 143,914 | 66,763 | -77,151 |
| Taiwan | 57,338 | 0 | -57,338 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,408 | +15,408 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,407 | 0 | -11,407 |
| Spain | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,909 | +1,909 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,700,815 |
| Taiwan | 57,338 |
| Japan | 15,408 |
| Spain | 1,944 |
| Viet Nam | 1,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,685,314 | 2,015,501 | -669,813 |
| Taiwan | 57,338 | 0 | -57,338 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,408 | +15,408 |
| Spain | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,909 | +1,909 |
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 | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,549,385 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 212,621 |
| Air transport | 15,408 |
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) | 2,598,738 | 1,950,647 | -648,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,858 | 66,763 | -79,095 |
| Air transport | 0 | 15,408 | +15,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,254,824 |
| Southampton | 2,186,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,218,185 | 1,036,639 | -181,546 |
| Southampton | 1,380,553 | 806,214 | -574,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,223 | 66,763 | -60,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 107,794 | +107,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,691 | 0 | -16,691 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,408 | +15,408 |
| Dover | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 18 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 17 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| KOHYO UK LTD | 13 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 11 |
| SHIELD FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| PAN ASIA GB LTD | 9 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 8 |
| J&K GLOBAL FOOD LTD | 7 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,505 | 0 | -18,505 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,505 | 0 | -18,505 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,505 | 0 | -18,505 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160417
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved eels, including smoked or cooked eels