Import/export HS code 160431: Caviar
Prepared or preserved caviar, made from fish eggs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,578,740 |
| Germany | 2,505,410 |
| China | 2,287,007 |
| Belgium | 2,243,081 |
| Italy | 1,039,114 |
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 | 1,536,656 | 1,042,084 | -494,572 |
| Germany | 1,253,459 | 1,251,951 | -1,508 |
| China | 1,047,290 | 1,239,717 | +192,427 |
| Belgium | 962,493 | 1,280,588 | +318,095 |
| Italy | 467,822 | 571,292 | +103,470 |
| Poland | 386,208 | 459,676 | +73,468 |
| Netherlands | 133,678 | 153,692 | +20,014 |
| Spain | 73,939 | 168,432 | +94,493 |
| Moldova | 82,620 | 129,149 | +46,529 |
| Greece | 50,345 | 43,711 | -6,634 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,908,218 |
| France | 2,201,628 |
| Belgium | 2,156,730 |
| Germany | 1,251,780 |
| Italy | 1,173,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,972,868 | 1,935,350 | -37,518 |
| France | 1,171,960 | 1,029,668 | -142,292 |
| Belgium | 910,220 | 1,246,510 | +336,290 |
| Germany | 664,098 | 587,682 | -76,416 |
| Italy | 494,902 | 678,726 | +183,824 |
| Poland | 455,807 | 465,820 | +10,013 |
| Netherlands | 133,678 | 116,026 | -17,652 |
| Spain | 73,939 | 168,432 | +94,493 |
| Moldova | 82,620 | 129,149 | +46,529 |
| Greece | 50,345 | 43,711 | -6,634 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,025,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,509,517 |
| Other | 6,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,401,230 | 5,624,522 | +223,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 683,825 | 825,692 | +141,867 |
| Other | 2,219 | 4,061 | +1,842 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,817,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 927,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 523,499 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,944 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 86,825 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 5,299,060 | 5,518,923 | +219,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 307,953 | 619,614 | +311,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,732 | 193,767 | -135,965 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,678 | 73,266 | +25,588 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 54,492 | 32,333 | -22,159 |
| Dover | 46,140 | 12,311 | -33,829 |
| 000 | 2,219 | 4,061 | +1,842 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| L & J KING LIMITED | 34 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 32 |
| A TOUCH OF CAVIAR LTD | 20 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 18 |
| GOURMET HOUSE UK LIMITED | 11 |
| CAVIAR DE BELUGA LTD | 10 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD IMPORT LIMITED | 8 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 7 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD LONDON LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 162,578 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 68,251 |
| Cayman Islands | 64,395 |
| Qatar | 49,340 |
| Barbados | 35,280 |
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 Arab Emirates | 84,825 | 77,753 | -7,072 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 42,646 | 25,605 | -17,041 |
| Cayman Islands | 18,210 | 46,185 | +27,975 |
| Qatar | 38,940 | 10,400 | -28,540 |
| Barbados | 17,312 | 17,968 | +656 |
| United States | 15,779 | 9,615 | -6,164 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19,853 | +19,853 |
| Luxembourg | 10,732 | 0 | -10,732 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 6,020 | +6,020 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,398 | +3,398 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 444,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 230,825 | 213,399 | -17,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 4,416 | +4,416 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 432,808 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 6,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,396 |
| Southampton | 4,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 230,825 | 201,983 | -28,842 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 6,020 | +6,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,396 | +5,396 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,416 | +4,416 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved caviar, made from fish eggs