Import/export HS code 16042050: Sardine and mackerel products
Prepared or preserved products made from sardines, bonito, mackerel, and similar fish
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 469,889 |
| Portugal | 95,458 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
| France | 32,691 |
| Spain | 26,296 |
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 | 291,131 | 178,758 | -112,373 |
| Portugal | 51,518 | 43,940 | -7,578 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| France | 8,074 | 24,617 | +16,543 |
| Spain | 7,825 | 18,471 | +10,646 |
| Poland | 20,747 | 1,967 | -18,780 |
| China | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Turkey | 2,721 | 0 | -2,721 |
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 | 567,633 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
| Spain | 26,296 |
| France | 23,633 |
| Poland | 22,714 |
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 | 349,690 | 217,943 | -131,747 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| Spain | 7,825 | 18,471 | +10,646 |
| France | 1,033 | 22,600 | +21,567 |
| Poland | 20,747 | 1,967 | -18,780 |
| China | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Turkey | 2,721 | 0 | -2,721 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,156 | +1,156 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 530,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 182,014 |
| 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) | 313,903 | 216,363 | -97,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,314 | 63,700 | -54,614 |
| Other | 0 | 6,772 | +6,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 274,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,412 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,933 |
| Dover | 63,823 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 30,437 |
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 | 169,295 | 105,334 | -63,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,016 | 74,396 | -13,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,992 | 33,941 | -16,051 |
| Dover | 38,844 | 24,979 | -13,865 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 30,437 | 0 | -30,437 |
| Portsmouth | 6,063 | 23,533 | +17,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,382 | 0 | -17,382 |
| Southampton | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| Felixstowe | 14,078 | 0 | -14,078 |
| Jersey | 8,074 | 2,017 | -6,057 |
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 | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 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 | 5,551 |
| 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 | 2,886 | 2,665 | -221 |
| 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 | 5,551 |
| 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 | 2,886 | 2,665 | -221 |
| 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 | 5,551 |
| 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 | 2,886 | 2,665 | -221 |
| 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