Import/export HS code 16042070: Tuna products
Prepared or preserved products made from tuna, skipjack tuna, or 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,964,846 |
| Mauritius | 2,470,895 |
| Italy | 1,697,514 |
| Ecuador | 1,474,792 |
| Madagascar | 470,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,897,910 | 3,066,936 | +169,026 |
| Mauritius | 1,282,389 | 1,188,506 | -93,883 |
| Italy | 1,689,312 | 8,202 | -1,681,110 |
| Ecuador | 645,374 | 829,418 | +184,044 |
| Madagascar | 238,760 | 231,592 | -7,168 |
| Portugal | 27,453 | 278,793 | +251,340 |
| Netherlands | 118,730 | 143,407 | +24,677 |
| Poland | 206,066 | 0 | -206,066 |
| Turkey | 90,827 | 90,724 | -103 |
| Spain | 116,895 | 15,933 | -100,962 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,744,841 |
| Ecuador | 2,594,644 |
| Mauritius | 2,470,895 |
| Ghana | 1,796,305 |
| Italy | 1,318,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,278,375 | 466,466 | -1,811,909 |
| Ecuador | 1,053,081 | 1,541,563 | +488,482 |
| Mauritius | 1,282,389 | 1,188,506 | -93,883 |
| Ghana | 193,548 | 1,602,757 | +1,409,209 |
| Italy | 1,310,498 | 8,202 | -1,302,296 |
| Spain | 498,864 | 143,602 | -355,262 |
| Madagascar | 238,760 | 231,592 | -7,168 |
| Portugal | 27,453 | 222,691 | +195,238 |
| Turkey | 90,827 | 90,724 | -103 |
| South Korea | 0 | 134,213 | +134,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 6,693,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,404,288 |
| Other | 492,074 |
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) | 4,242,717 | 2,450,953 | -1,791,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,030,737 | 3,373,551 | +342,814 |
| Other | 335,063 | 157,011 | -178,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,830,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,016,947 |
| Felixstowe | 1,139,069 |
| London | 1,001,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 992,039 |
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 | 2,819,976 | 3,010,531 | +190,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,197,879 | 1,819,068 | +621,189 |
| Felixstowe | 860,198 | 278,871 | -581,327 |
| London | 866,793 | 134,595 | -732,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 764,092 | 227,947 | -536,145 |
| 000 | 335,063 | 157,011 | -178,052 |
| Belfast Port | 238,760 | 231,592 | -7,168 |
| Southampton | 110,367 | 93,259 | -17,108 |
| Portsmouth | 176,671 | 0 | -176,671 |
| Poole | 86,542 | 0 | -86,542 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 83 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 29 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 24 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 14 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 12 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 12 |
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,080,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 301,085 |
| Egypt | 26,879 |
| Taiwan | 18,582 |
| Ireland | 9,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,068,377 | 11,685 | -1,056,692 |
| United Arab Emirates | 200,247 | 100,838 | -99,409 |
| Egypt | 10,436 | 16,443 | +6,007 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 18,582 | +18,582 |
| Ireland | 8,653 | 1,320 | -7,333 |
| United States | 0 | 9,016 | +9,016 |
| Guyana | 5,629 | 2,087 | -3,542 |
| Kenya | 7,255 | 0 | -7,255 |
| Bahrain | 3,606 | 2,258 | -1,348 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 4,843 | 0 | -4,843 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,779 |
| Philippines | 80 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,189 | 590 | -599 |
| Philippines | 39 | 41 | +2 |
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) | 1,475,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,785 |
| Other | 3,256 |
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) | 1,311,906 | 163,806 | -1,148,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,717 | 1,068 | -5,649 |
| Other | 1,936 | 1,320 | -616 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,080,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,930 |
| Felixstowe | 59,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,717 |
| Portsmouth | 3,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,068,377 | 11,685 | -1,056,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,364 | 111,566 | -108,798 |
| Felixstowe | 21,011 | 38,468 | +17,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,717 | 0 | -6,717 |
| Portsmouth | 1,230 | 2,087 | +857 |
| 000 | 1,936 | 1,320 | -616 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,068 | +1,068 |
| Southampton | 924 | 0 | -924 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved products made from tuna, skipjack tuna, or similar fish