Import/export HS code 16042005: Surimi preparations
Fish-based preparations, often used to make imitation crab or seafood products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 36,616,328 |
| Poland | 10,359,333 |
| Belgium | 6,617,213 |
| India | 1,876,389 |
| Thailand | 1,840,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 19,791,108 | 16,825,220 | -2,965,888 |
| Poland | 5,348,715 | 5,010,618 | -338,097 |
| Belgium | 3,469,195 | 3,148,018 | -321,177 |
| India | 1,054,858 | 821,531 | -233,327 |
| Thailand | 986,930 | 853,387 | -133,543 |
| Malaysia | 563,156 | 744,982 | +181,826 |
| China | 276,278 | 330,687 | +54,409 |
| Ireland | 245,972 | 236,200 | -9,772 |
| France | 41,325 | 264,693 | +223,368 |
| Netherlands | 149,303 | 87,223 | -62,080 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 42,843,911 |
| Poland | 10,661,461 |
| Thailand | 1,985,801 |
| India | 1,975,162 |
| Malaysia | 1,380,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 22,915,429 | 19,928,482 | -2,986,947 |
| Poland | 5,405,711 | 5,255,750 | -149,961 |
| Thailand | 1,184,171 | 801,630 | -382,541 |
| India | 1,118,243 | 856,919 | -261,324 |
| Malaysia | 599,752 | 781,213 | +181,461 |
| China | 268,741 | 474,867 | +206,126 |
| Latvia | 338,678 | 0 | -338,678 |
| Spain | 31,743 | 173,342 | +141,599 |
| Viet Nam | 96,161 | 71,042 | -25,119 |
| France | 41,325 | 41,388 | +63 |
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 - South | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 48,165,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,314,434 |
| Other | 652,443 |
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) | 25,606,431 | 22,559,107 | -3,047,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,447,401 | 5,867,033 | -580,368 |
| Other | 333,594 | 318,849 | -14,745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 39,613,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,811,808 |
| London | 4,019,211 |
| Southampton | 3,538,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,261,844 |
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 | 22,375,704 | 17,237,909 | -5,137,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,470,427 | 3,341,381 | +1,870,954 |
| London | 1,992,669 | 2,026,542 | +33,873 |
| Southampton | 1,879,164 | 1,659,509 | -219,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 762,266 | 2,499,578 | +1,737,312 |
| Felixstowe | 1,004,494 | 1,149,273 | +144,779 |
| Killingholme | 1,388,040 | 0 | -1,388,040 |
| 000 | 333,594 | 318,849 | -14,745 |
| Middlesbrough | 383,013 | 252,280 | -130,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 309,021 | 151,112 | -157,909 |
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
|
31 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 65 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 58 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 56 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 49 |
| VICIUNAI UK & IRELAND LTD | 38 |
| YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED | 31 |
| PESCA RICH EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| SCO-FRO GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 947,583 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 129,089 |
| Australia | 70,131 |
| Singapore | 67,753 |
| South Korea | 37,469 |
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 | 804,165 | 143,418 | -660,747 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,700 | 61,389 | -6,311 |
| Australia | 70,131 | 0 | -70,131 |
| Singapore | 26,992 | 40,761 | +13,769 |
| South Korea | 4,739 | 32,730 | +27,991 |
| Ireland | 8,111 | 6,512 | -1,599 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 11,340 | +11,340 |
| Iceland | 2,640 | 3,806 | +1,166 |
| Maldives | 4,163 | 1,588 | -2,575 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,627 | +3,627 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 10,932 |
| Thailand | 316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,736 | 6,196 | +1,460 |
| Thailand | 0 | 316 | +316 |
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) | 1,025,991 |
| Air transport | 253,198 |
| Other | 11,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,425 |
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) | 876,936 | 149,055 | -727,881 |
| Air transport | 103,594 | 149,604 | +46,010 |
| Other | 4,736 | 6,512 | +1,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,425 | 0 | -4,425 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 485,889 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,402 |
| Felixstowe | 93,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,758 |
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 | 392,390 | 93,499 | -298,891 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,085 | 0 | -368,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,594 | 147,808 | +44,214 |
| Felixstowe | 43,690 | 49,919 | +6,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,131 | 3,627 | -66,504 |
| 000 | 4,736 | 6,512 | +1,776 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,640 | 2,010 | -630 |
| Holyhead | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,796 | +1,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,050 | 0 | -1,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042005
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish-based preparations, often used to make imitation crab or seafood products