Import/export HS code 160431: Caviar
Prepared or preserved caviar, made from fish eggs
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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 | 2,393,900 |
| Germany | 2,271,243 |
| Belgium | 2,044,018 |
| China | 1,966,617 |
| Italy | 972,842 |
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 | 1,649,715 | 744,185 | -905,530 |
| Germany | 1,214,671 | 1,056,572 | -158,099 |
| Belgium | 988,337 | 1,055,681 | +67,344 |
| China | 959,445 | 1,007,172 | +47,727 |
| Italy | 525,258 | 447,584 | -77,674 |
| Poland | 403,862 | 297,742 | -106,120 |
| Netherlands | 134,577 | 149,927 | +15,350 |
| Spain | 73,939 | 135,293 | +61,354 |
| Moldova | 78,275 | 96,403 | +18,128 |
| Greece | 62,861 | 31,194 | -31,667 |
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 | 3,481,424 |
| France | 1,967,370 |
| Belgium | 1,957,667 |
| Germany | 1,188,280 |
| Italy | 1,067,882 |
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 | 1,996,463 | 1,484,961 | -511,502 |
| France | 1,189,394 | 777,976 | -411,418 |
| Belgium | 936,064 | 1,021,603 | +85,539 |
| Germany | 597,237 | 591,043 | -6,194 |
| Italy | 559,210 | 508,672 | -50,538 |
| Poland | 479,192 | 302,952 | -176,240 |
| Netherlands | 134,577 | 112,261 | -22,316 |
| Spain | 73,939 | 135,293 | +61,354 |
| Moldova | 78,275 | 96,403 | +18,128 |
| Greece | 62,861 | 31,194 | -31,667 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 10,009,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,266,842 |
| Other | 3,571 |
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 | 5,426,064 | 4,583,765 | -842,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 756,844 | 509,998 | -246,846 |
| Other | 2,379 | 1,192 | -1,187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,789,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 682,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 534,083 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,397 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 82,610 |
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 | 5,306,287 | 4,483,457 | -822,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 359,656 | 322,922 | -36,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,547 | 184,536 | -165,011 |
| Manchester Airport | 63,131 | 73,266 | +10,135 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 55,568 | 27,042 | -28,526 |
| Dover | 47,641 | 2,540 | -45,101 |
| 000 | 2,379 | 1,192 | -1,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,078 | 0 | -1,078 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 35 |
| L & J KING LIMITED | 30 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 29 |
| A TOUCH OF CAVIAR LTD | 18 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 16 |
| GOURMET HOUSE UK LIMITED | 10 |
| CAVIAR DE BELUGA LTD | 9 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD IMPORT LIMITED | 7 |
| RUSSIAN FOOD LONDON LIMITED | 6 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 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 |
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 | 187,526 |
| Cayman Islands | 44,273 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 42,646 |
| Qatar | 38,940 |
| United States | 20,275 |
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 | 94,643 | 92,883 | -1,760 |
| Cayman Islands | 18,210 | 26,063 | +7,853 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 31,534 | 11,112 | -20,422 |
| Qatar | 38,940 | 0 | -38,940 |
| United States | 15,779 | 4,496 | -11,283 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19,853 | +19,853 |
| Barbados | 15,282 | 3,360 | -11,922 |
| Luxembourg | 10,732 | 0 | -10,732 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,398 | +3,398 |
| Canada | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
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 | 385,268 |
| 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 | 227,501 | 157,767 | -69,734 |
| 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 | 379,872 |
| 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 | 227,501 | 152,371 | -75,130 |
| 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