Import/export HS code 16041992: Cod
Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,803,813 |
| Ireland | 1,176,648 |
| Germany | 574,782 |
| China | 275,649 |
| Netherlands | 211,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,846,191 | 1,957,622 | -888,569 |
| Ireland | 801,626 | 375,022 | -426,604 |
| Germany | 574,782 | 0 | -574,782 |
| China | 184,553 | 91,096 | -93,457 |
| Netherlands | 77,110 | 134,367 | +57,257 |
| Portugal | 48,999 | 45,478 | -3,521 |
| Spain | 21,018 | 18,769 | -2,249 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Poland | 10,804 | 2,984 | -7,820 |
| Denmark | 5,278 | 6,914 | +1,636 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,132,449 |
| Portugal | 278,052 |
| China | 275,649 |
| Netherlands | 274,171 |
| Ireland | 46,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,081,415 | 2,051,034 | -1,030,381 |
| Portugal | 232,574 | 45,478 | -187,096 |
| China | 184,553 | 91,096 | -93,457 |
| Netherlands | 250,253 | 23,918 | -226,335 |
| Ireland | 46,890 | 0 | -46,890 |
| Spain | 21,018 | 18,769 | -2,249 |
| France | 0 | 17,037 | +17,037 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Norway | 10,804 | 2,984 | -7,820 |
| Iceland | 12,915 | 0 | -12,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,079,420 |
| Other | 1,091,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,054,788 |
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) | 3,047,739 | 2,031,681 | -1,016,058 |
| Other | 715,991 | 375,022 | -340,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 829,239 | 225,549 | -603,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,990,685 |
| 000 | 1,091,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,371 |
| Felixstowe | 250,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 248,437 |
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 | 3,025,178 | 1,965,507 | -1,059,671 |
| 000 | 715,991 | 375,022 | -340,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,954 | 20,417 | -281,537 |
| Felixstowe | 201,548 | 49,149 | -152,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,123 | 176,314 | +104,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,372 | 39,209 | -124,163 |
| Holyhead | 85,635 | 0 | -85,635 |
| Portsmouth | 10,532 | 3,941 | -6,591 |
| Killingholme | 11,649 | 0 | -11,649 |
| Harwich | 4,987 | 0 | -4,987 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VARINA LIMITED | 30 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| CD WINES AND FOODS LTD | 16 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 15 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED | 13 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 12 |
| BRAND ORGANIC LTD | 11 |
| GREEN GOURMET 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 | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 3,861,910 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,030,311 |
| Australia | 524,837 |
| Gibraltar | 206,749 |
| Spain | 124,392 |
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 | 2,293,262 | 1,568,648 | -724,614 |
| United Arab Emirates | 658,910 | 371,401 | -287,509 |
| Australia | 86,225 | 438,612 | +352,387 |
| Gibraltar | 148,769 | 57,980 | -90,789 |
| Spain | 78,604 | 45,788 | -32,816 |
| France | 79,079 | 19,483 | -59,596 |
| Malta | 66,601 | 30,648 | -35,953 |
| New Zealand | 69,200 | 0 | -69,200 |
| Iceland | 34,862 | 3,848 | -31,014 |
| Singapore | 10,853 | 20,157 | +9,304 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,553 |
| Norway | 2,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,452 | 1,101 | -7,351 |
| Norway | 2,987 | 0 | -2,987 |
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) | 3,247,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,107,773 |
| Other | 825,066 |
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) | 1,978,056 | 1,269,249 | -708,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,130,245 | 977,528 | -152,717 |
| Other | 485,125 | 339,941 | -145,184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,704,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,609,126 |
| 000 | 825,066 |
| Holyhead | 384,194 |
| London | 205,834 |
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 | 1,572,097 | 1,132,228 | -439,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 831,207 | 777,919 | -53,288 |
| 000 | 485,125 | 339,941 | -145,184 |
| Holyhead | 273,425 | 110,769 | -162,656 |
| London | 147,854 | 57,980 | -89,874 |
| Felixstowe | 62,973 | 100,374 | +37,401 |
| Dover | 74,978 | 19,483 | -55,495 |
| Southampton | 36,367 | 44,176 | +7,809 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,673 | 0 | -59,673 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,862 | 3,848 | -31,014 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod