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 | 2,421,658 |
| Germany | 2,408,090 |
| China | 2,218,211 |
| Belgium | 2,193,658 |
| Italy | 991,382 |
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 | 1,375,679 | 1,045,979 | -329,700 |
| Germany | 1,301,428 | 1,106,662 | -194,766 |
| China | 1,039,000 | 1,179,211 | +140,211 |
| Belgium | 885,155 | 1,308,503 | +423,348 |
| Italy | 439,930 | 551,452 | +111,522 |
| Poland | 376,581 | 392,599 | +16,018 |
| Spain | 121,078 | 156,379 | +35,301 |
| Netherlands | 125,586 | 136,256 | +10,670 |
| Moldova | 92,691 | 108,686 | +15,995 |
| Greece | 61,616 | 32,440 | -29,176 |
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 | 3,655,604 |
| France | 2,165,173 |
| Belgium | 2,118,030 |
| Germany | 1,208,609 |
| Italy | 1,125,896 |
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 | 1,872,040 | 1,783,564 | -88,476 |
| France | 1,131,310 | 1,033,863 | -97,447 |
| Belgium | 843,605 | 1,274,425 | +430,820 |
| Germany | 674,936 | 533,673 | -141,263 |
| Italy | 467,010 | 658,886 | +191,876 |
| Poland | 446,180 | 398,743 | -47,437 |
| Spain | 121,078 | 156,379 | +35,301 |
| Netherlands | 125,586 | 98,590 | -26,996 |
| Moldova | 92,691 | 108,686 | +15,995 |
| Greece | 61,616 | 32,440 | -29,176 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -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 | 10,531,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,493,091 |
| Other | 7,319 |
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 | 5,158,793 | 5,372,357 | +213,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 744,353 | 748,738 | +4,385 |
| Other | 2,441 | 4,878 | +2,437 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,346,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 927,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,035 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,944 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 64,086 |
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 | 5,079,362 | 5,266,758 | +187,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 380,663 | 546,904 | +166,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,972 | 192,063 | -125,909 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,678 | 73,266 | +25,588 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 31,753 | 32,333 | +580 |
| Dover | 45,718 | 9,771 | -35,947 |
| 000 | 2,441 | 4,878 | +2,437 |
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
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 39 |
| L & J KING LIMITED | 35 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 32 |
| A TOUCH OF CAVIAR LTD | 20 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 19 |
| GOURMET HOUSE UK LIMITED | 11 |
| CAVIAR DE BELUGA LTD | 10 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD IMPORT LIMITED | 8 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD LONDON LIMITED | 7 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 139,643 |
| 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 | 89,523 | 50,120 | -39,403 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 42,646 | 25,605 | -17,041 |
| Cayman Islands | 19,330 | 45,065 | +25,735 |
| Qatar | 38,940 | 10,400 | -28,540 |
| Barbados | 18,642 | 16,638 | -2,004 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19,853 | +19,853 |
| Luxembourg | 10,732 | 0 | -10,732 |
| United States | 0 | 9,615 | +9,615 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 6,020 | +6,020 |
| Canada | 2,381 | 3,133 | +752 |
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 | 408,643 |
| 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 | 222,194 | 186,449 | -35,745 |
| 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 | 397,227 |
| 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 | 221,294 | 175,933 | -45,361 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 6,020 | +6,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 900 | 4,496 | +3,596 |
| 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