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 | 38,667,742 |
| Poland | 10,880,563 |
| Belgium | 7,257,959 |
| India | 1,944,378 |
| Thailand | 1,754,352 |
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 | 20,122,359 | 18,545,383 | -1,576,976 |
| Poland | 5,398,192 | 5,482,371 | +84,179 |
| Belgium | 3,763,369 | 3,494,590 | -268,779 |
| India | 1,027,878 | 916,500 | -111,378 |
| Thailand | 844,291 | 910,061 | +65,770 |
| Malaysia | 679,606 | 744,982 | +65,376 |
| China | 288,986 | 320,968 | +31,982 |
| Ireland | 242,887 | 267,628 | +24,741 |
| France | 80,382 | 214,262 | +133,880 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 251,525 | 16,751 | -234,774 |
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 | 45,496,113 |
| Poland | 11,120,594 |
| India | 2,052,456 |
| Thailand | 1,989,745 |
| Malaysia | 1,497,415 |
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 | 23,574,106 | 21,922,007 | -1,652,099 |
| Poland | 5,399,320 | 5,721,274 | +321,954 |
| India | 1,092,909 | 959,547 | -133,362 |
| Thailand | 1,101,649 | 888,096 | -213,553 |
| Malaysia | 716,202 | 781,213 | +65,011 |
| China | 302,496 | 370,925 | +68,429 |
| Latvia | 283,670 | 55,008 | -228,662 |
| Spain | 50,291 | 180,174 | +129,883 |
| Viet Nam | 96,161 | 71,042 | -25,119 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| 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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 50,626,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,154,230 |
| Other | 692,376 |
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) | 25,864,445 | 24,762,059 | -1,102,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,880,377 | 6,273,853 | -606,524 |
| Other | 333,706 | 358,670 | +24,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 41,515,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,753,743 |
| London | 4,494,998 |
| Southampton | 3,595,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,314,290 |
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 | 22,499,959 | 19,015,530 | -3,484,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,085,348 | 3,668,395 | +2,583,047 |
| London | 2,234,823 | 2,260,175 | +25,352 |
| Southampton | 1,966,314 | 1,628,955 | -337,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 689,680 | 2,624,610 | +1,934,930 |
| Felixstowe | 982,020 | 1,200,199 | +218,179 |
| Killingholme | 1,965,031 | 0 | -1,965,031 |
| 000 | 333,706 | 358,670 | +24,964 |
| Middlesbrough | 342,399 | 324,983 | -17,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,434 | 203,219 | -76,215 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 58 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 56 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 49 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| VICIUNAI UK & IRELAND LTD | 37 |
| YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED | 30 |
| SCO-FRO GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| PESCA RICH EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 134,624 |
| Singapore | 81,414 |
| Australia | 70,131 |
| South Korea | 26,404 |
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 | 444,801 | 502,782 | +57,981 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 57,468 | 77,156 | +19,688 |
| Singapore | 41,992 | 39,422 | -2,570 |
| Australia | 0 | 70,131 | +70,131 |
| South Korea | 3,394 | 23,010 | +19,616 |
| Ireland | 7,774 | 6,615 | -1,159 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 11,340 | +11,340 |
| Iceland | 1,907 | 5,566 | +3,659 |
| 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 | 10,698 |
| 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 | 4,399 | 6,299 | +1,900 |
| 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 | 262,356 |
| Other | 11,014 |
| 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) | 445,681 | 580,310 | +134,629 |
| Air transport | 108,044 | 154,312 | +46,268 |
| Other | 4,399 | 6,615 | +2,216 |
| 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 | 259,533 |
| 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 | 76,716 | 409,173 | +332,457 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,085 | 0 | -368,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,017 | 152,516 | +45,499 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,609 | +93,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 73,758 | +73,758 |
| 000 | 4,399 | 6,615 | +2,216 |
| Middlesbrough | 880 | 3,770 | +2,890 |
| Holyhead | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,027 | 1,796 | +769 |
| 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