Import/export HS code 16041992: Cod
Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 5,422,125 |
| Ireland | 1,300,326 |
| Germany | 528,885 |
| China | 360,162 |
| 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 | 2,912,557 | 2,509,568 | -402,989 |
| Ireland | 743,371 | 556,955 | -186,416 |
| Germany | 528,885 | 0 | -528,885 |
| China | 184,553 | 175,609 | -8,944 |
| Netherlands | 104,610 | 106,867 | +2,257 |
| Portugal | 48,407 | 69,606 | +21,199 |
| Spain | 23,815 | 24,063 | +248 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Poland | 13,788 | 0 | -13,788 |
| Denmark | 6,950 | 6,416 | -534 |
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 | 5,699,836 |
| China | 360,162 |
| Portugal | 301,588 |
| Netherlands | 274,171 |
| Spain | 47,878 |
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 | 3,129,384 | 2,570,452 | -558,932 |
| China | 184,553 | 175,609 | -8,944 |
| Portugal | 231,982 | 69,606 | -162,376 |
| Netherlands | 250,253 | 23,918 | -226,335 |
| Spain | 23,815 | 24,063 | +248 |
| Ireland | 46,890 | 0 | -46,890 |
| France | 0 | 22,065 | +22,065 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Norway | 13,788 | 0 | -13,788 |
| Denmark | 6,950 | 6,416 | -534 |
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 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 5,780,459 |
| Other | 1,214,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,045,055 |
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) | 3,114,105 | 2,666,354 | -447,751 |
| Other | 657,736 | 556,955 | -100,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 817,703 | 227,352 | -590,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,595,167 |
| 000 | 1,214,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 299,569 |
| 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 | 3,076,274 | 2,518,893 | -557,381 |
| 000 | 657,736 | 556,955 | -100,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,124 | 25,445 | -248,679 |
| Felixstowe | 201,548 | 49,149 | -152,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,623 | 148,814 | +49,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 167,436 | 52,395 | -115,041 |
| Holyhead | 85,635 | 0 | -85,635 |
| Southampton | 0 | 84,513 | +84,513 |
| Portsmouth | 10,532 | 8,562 | -1,970 |
| Killingholme | 11,649 | 0 | -11,649 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VARINA LIMITED | 33 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| CD WINES AND FOODS LTD | 17 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 15 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 15 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED | 13 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 4,603,996 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,166,218 |
| Australia | 524,837 |
| Spain | 224,877 |
| Gibraltar | 182,363 |
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 | 2,219,792 | 2,384,204 | +164,412 |
| United Arab Emirates | 669,908 | 496,310 | -173,598 |
| Australia | 130,401 | 394,436 | +264,035 |
| Spain | 78,712 | 146,165 | +67,453 |
| Gibraltar | 133,970 | 48,393 | -85,577 |
| France | 79,079 | 84,439 | +5,360 |
| Malta | 83,825 | 3,282 | -80,543 |
| New Zealand | 69,200 | 0 | -69,200 |
| Iceland | 34,862 | 13,975 | -20,887 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,814 | 16,646 | -168 |
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 | 9,490 |
| 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 | 8,339 | 1,151 | -7,188 |
| 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) | 3,659,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,317,873 |
| Other | 1,249,241 |
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) | 1,905,551 | 1,754,177 | -151,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,190,982 | 1,126,891 | -64,091 |
| Other | 483,776 | 765,465 | +281,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,028,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,811,888 |
| 000 | 1,249,241 |
| Holyhead | 380,542 |
| Felixstowe | 195,213 |
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 | 1,499,592 | 1,529,029 | +29,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 888,161 | 923,727 | +35,566 |
| 000 | 483,776 | 765,465 | +281,689 |
| Holyhead | 273,425 | 107,117 | -166,308 |
| Felixstowe | 91,697 | 103,516 | +11,819 |
| London | 133,055 | 46,352 | -86,703 |
| Dover | 74,978 | 84,439 | +9,461 |
| Southampton | 26,225 | 46,090 | +19,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,673 | 12,612 | -47,061 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,862 | 13,975 | -20,887 |
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