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 | 36,743,307 |
| Poland | 10,104,966 |
| Belgium | 6,909,341 |
| India | 1,914,439 |
| Thailand | 1,597,157 |
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 | 20,750,590 | 15,992,717 | -4,757,873 |
| Poland | 5,373,322 | 4,731,644 | -641,678 |
| Belgium | 4,038,154 | 2,871,187 | -1,166,967 |
| India | 1,067,617 | 846,822 | -220,795 |
| Thailand | 1,007,009 | 590,148 | -416,861 |
| Malaysia | 709,739 | 415,117 | -294,622 |
| China | 281,330 | 231,890 | -49,440 |
| Ireland | 230,939 | 245,305 | +14,366 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 319,872 | 22,472 | -297,400 |
| France | 81,628 | 161,036 | +79,408 |
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 | 43,234,676 |
| Poland | 10,272,366 |
| India | 2,008,998 |
| Thailand | 1,936,948 |
| Malaysia | 1,197,683 |
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 | 24,456,437 | 18,778,239 | -5,678,198 |
| Poland | 5,373,322 | 4,899,044 | -474,278 |
| India | 1,133,273 | 875,725 | -257,548 |
| Thailand | 1,303,180 | 633,768 | -669,412 |
| Malaysia | 746,335 | 451,348 | -294,987 |
| China | 328,340 | 219,884 | -108,456 |
| Latvia | 283,670 | 55,008 | -228,662 |
| Spain | 68,241 | 180,174 | +111,933 |
| Viet Nam | 96,161 | 47,450 | -48,711 |
| France | 80,382 | 41,388 | -38,994 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 47,662,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,486,647 |
| Other | 640,309 |
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) | 26,285,942 | 21,376,519 | -4,909,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,633,434 | 4,853,213 | -2,780,221 |
| Other | 314,535 | 325,774 | +11,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 39,406,442 |
| London | 4,339,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,910,277 |
| Southampton | 3,403,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,034,116 |
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 | 23,148,398 | 16,258,044 | -6,890,354 |
| London | 2,615,914 | 1,723,882 | -892,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,246,446 | 2,663,831 | +1,417,385 |
| Southampton | 2,263,120 | 1,140,386 | -1,122,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 466,446 | 2,567,670 | +2,101,224 |
| Killingholme | 1,806,025 | 392,871 | -1,413,154 |
| Felixstowe | 1,068,663 | 793,145 | -275,518 |
| Middlesbrough | 339,906 | 304,688 | -35,218 |
| 000 | 314,535 | 325,774 | +11,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 494,408 | 11,800 | -482,608 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 55 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 55 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 50 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 45 |
| VICIUNAI UK & IRELAND LTD | 34 |
| YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED | 29 |
| SCO-FRO GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
| LINEAGE UK WAREHOUSING LIMITED | 25 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 854,084 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 117,215 |
| Australia | 70,131 |
| Singapore | 69,181 |
| South Korea | 25,556 |
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 | 179,629 | 674,455 | +494,826 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 65,835 | 51,380 | -14,455 |
| Australia | 0 | 70,131 | +70,131 |
| Singapore | 35,922 | 33,259 | -2,663 |
| South Korea | 7,974 | 17,582 | +9,608 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,885 | 3,627 | -17,258 |
| Ireland | 8,525 | 2,858 | -5,667 |
| Oman | 7,565 | 0 | -7,565 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 7,560 | +7,560 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,326 | 0 | -6,326 |
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 | 7,956 |
| Thailand | 52 |
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 | 5,150 | 2,806 | -2,344 |
| Thailand | 0 | 52 | +52 |
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) | 966,349 |
| Air transport | 227,188 |
| Other | 8,008 |
| 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) | 214,405 | 751,944 | +537,539 |
| Air transport | 114,921 | 112,267 | -2,654 |
| Other | 5,150 | 2,858 | -2,292 |
| 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 | 392,390 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,534 |
| Felixstowe | 93,609 |
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 | 76,716 | 315,674 | +238,958 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 102,913 | 265,172 | +162,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,894 | 111,369 | -2,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,776 | 73,758 | +38,982 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,609 | +93,609 |
| 000 | 5,150 | 2,858 | -2,292 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Holyhead | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,027 | 898 | -129 |
| 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