Import/export HS code 16042040: Anchovy products
Prepared or preserved products made from anchovies
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,052,929 |
| Belgium | 674,741 |
| Spain | 330,397 |
| Poland | 257,578 |
| Italy | 166,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 573,603 | 479,326 | -94,277 |
| Belgium | 318,527 | 356,214 | +37,687 |
| Spain | 197,277 | 133,120 | -64,157 |
| Poland | 201,045 | 56,533 | -144,512 |
| Italy | 54,462 | 111,944 | +57,482 |
| Peru | 143,811 | 0 | -143,811 |
| France | 42,298 | 12,303 | -29,995 |
| India | 15,552 | 12,032 | -3,520 |
| Morocco | 0 | 7,010 | +7,010 |
| South Korea | 0 | 6,378 | +6,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,178,218 |
| Belgium | 523,026 |
| Spain | 363,769 |
| Poland | 257,578 |
| Italy | 169,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 683,451 | 494,767 | -188,684 |
| Belgium | 208,679 | 314,347 | +105,668 |
| Spain | 233,059 | 130,710 | -102,349 |
| Poland | 201,045 | 56,533 | -144,512 |
| Italy | 47,021 | 122,474 | +75,453 |
| Peru | 143,811 | 0 | -143,811 |
| India | 15,552 | 12,032 | -3,520 |
| Croatia | 0 | 7,278 | +7,278 |
| Morocco | 0 | 7,010 | +7,010 |
| France | 1,281 | 5,602 | +4,321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 2,443,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,698 |
| Other | 30,855 |
| Air transport | 7,104 |
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) | 1,370,909 | 1,073,060 | -297,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,831 | 81,867 | -81,964 |
| Other | 12,216 | 18,639 | +6,423 |
| Air transport | 4,900 | 2,204 | -2,696 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,084,893 |
| Harwich | 713,985 |
| Portsmouth | 191,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 180,137 |
| Dover | 174,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 587,157 | 497,736 | -89,421 |
| Harwich | 348,836 | 365,149 | +16,313 |
| Portsmouth | 173,432 | 18,174 | -155,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,899 | 25,238 | -129,661 |
| Dover | 45,754 | 128,609 | +82,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,277 | 7,010 | -143,267 |
| London | 0 | 93,775 | +93,775 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,191 | 8,631 | -24,560 |
| 000 | 12,216 | 18,639 | +6,423 |
| Purfleet | 23,118 | 0 | -23,118 |
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
|
21 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| E E & BRIAN SMITH (1928) LIMITED | 38 |
| SEAFOOD AND EAT IT LIMITED | 24 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 21 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 14 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 12 |
| R.H.AMAR & CO LIMITED | 11 |
| INCRO MARKETING UK LIMITED | 9 |
| PETTY, WOOD & CO. LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 11,268 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,672 |
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 | 9,846 | 1,422 | -8,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,672 | +5,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 159 |
| Ireland | 90 |
| XI | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 11 | 148 | +137 |
| Ireland | 90 | 0 | -90 |
| XI | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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) | 10,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,672 |
| Other | 914 |
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) | 9,379 | 975 | -8,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 5,672 | +5,672 |
| Other | 467 | 447 | -20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,672 |
| 000 | 914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 9,379 | 975 | -8,404 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 5,672 | +5,672 |
| 000 | 467 | 447 | -20 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved products made from anchovies