Import/export HS code 16042050: Sardine and mackerel products
Prepared or preserved products made from sardines, bonito, mackerel, and similar fish
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 715,317 |
| Portugal | 119,155 |
| Spain | 58,783 |
| France | 46,824 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 372,591 | 342,726 | -29,865 |
| Portugal | 56,879 | 62,276 | +5,397 |
| Spain | 6,147 | 52,636 | +46,489 |
| France | 7,041 | 39,783 | +32,742 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| Poland | 17,511 | 3,442 | -14,069 |
| China | 14,707 | 0 | -14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,126 | +2,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 836,758 |
| Spain | 58,783 |
| France | 37,766 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
| Poland | 20,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 429,739 | 407,019 | -22,720 |
| Spain | 6,147 | 52,636 | +46,489 |
| France | 0 | 37,766 | +37,766 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| Poland | 17,511 | 3,442 | -14,069 |
| China | 14,707 | 0 | -14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,126 | +2,126 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,683 | +1,683 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 772,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,824 |
| Other | 6,772 |
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) | 407,359 | 365,624 | -41,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,955 | 143,869 | +33,914 |
| Other | 6,772 | 0 | -6,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 441,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,764 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,179 |
| Dover | 100,044 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 53,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 211,805 | 229,339 | +17,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,349 | 91,415 | -38,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,742 | 60,437 | +15,695 |
| Dover | 40,111 | 59,933 | +19,822 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 30,437 | 22,944 | -7,493 |
| Portsmouth | 7,644 | 41,282 | +33,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,447 | 0 | -15,447 |
| Southampton | 14,707 | 0 | -14,707 |
| Felixstowe | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Jersey | 7,041 | 2,017 | -5,024 |
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
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 21 |
| PORTUGALIA WINES (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 12 |
| MIRATONI LTD | 11 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| VISERRA LIMITED | 8 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 8 |
| HOLLEYS FINE FOODS LIMITED | 4 |
| TOTEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 11,196 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,524 |
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 | 4,463 | 6,733 | +2,270 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 11,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,463 | 6,733 | +2,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 11,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,463 | 6,733 | +2,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved products made from sardines, bonito, mackerel, and similar fish