Import/export HS code 160432: Caviar substitutes
Prepared or preserved substitutes for caviar, made from fish eggs or other ingredients
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 | 3,083,154 |
| Sweden | 1,467,853 |
| Denmark | 1,339,007 |
| Poland | 1,313,448 |
| Ireland | 1,286,483 |
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 | 1,787,849 | 1,295,305 | -492,544 |
| Sweden | 846,960 | 620,893 | -226,067 |
| Denmark | 797,292 | 541,715 | -255,577 |
| Poland | 683,592 | 629,856 | -53,736 |
| Ireland | 629,405 | 657,078 | +27,673 |
| Spain | 596,100 | 503,318 | -92,782 |
| France | 334,046 | 519,014 | +184,968 |
| Netherlands | 489,445 | 327,701 | -161,744 |
| Iceland | 286,679 | 241,505 | -45,174 |
| China | 125,577 | 215,359 | +89,782 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,909,181 |
| Denmark | 1,457,031 |
| Sweden | 1,316,260 |
| Ireland | 1,248,675 |
| United States | 1,137,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,582,538 | 326,643 | -1,255,895 |
| Denmark | 730,971 | 726,060 | -4,911 |
| Sweden | 754,459 | 561,801 | -192,658 |
| Ireland | 608,449 | 640,226 | +31,777 |
| United States | 458,982 | 678,956 | +219,974 |
| Spain | 597,524 | 484,710 | -112,814 |
| Iceland | 528,465 | 319,362 | -209,103 |
| Poland | 228,682 | 447,419 | +218,737 |
| China | 277,521 | 375,384 | +97,863 |
| Peru | 286,182 | 234,527 | -51,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,857,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,324,226 |
| Air transport | 724,001 |
| Other | 112,899 |
| Rail transport | 4,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,484,859 | 5,372,954 | -1,111,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 775,606 | 548,620 | -226,986 |
| Air transport | 319,765 | 404,236 | +84,471 |
| Other | 28,685 | 84,214 | +55,529 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,570 | +4,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,002,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,422,282 |
| Dover | 1,371,236 |
| Holyhead | 1,018,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 710,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,821,076 | 2,181,375 | -639,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,038,285 | 1,383,997 | -654,288 |
| Dover | 843,379 | 527,857 | -315,522 |
| Holyhead | 378,485 | 640,226 | +261,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,141 | 396,834 | +82,693 |
| Southampton | 335,701 | 237,276 | -98,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,490 | 243,316 | -14,174 |
| Harwich | 21,746 | 328,520 | +306,774 |
| Newhaven | 125,976 | 109,312 | -16,664 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 224,719 | +224,719 |
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 | 47 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 47 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 46 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 46 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 44 |
| GOATSBRIDGE FISH PROCESSORS UK LTD | 43 |
| L & J KING LIMITED | 40 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 37 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| A TOUCH OF CAVIAR LTD | 37 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Qatar | 95,260 |
| Uzbekistan | 31,691 |
| France | 15,239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,968 |
| Cayman Islands | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 95,260 | 0 | -95,260 |
| Uzbekistan | 31,691 | 0 | -31,691 |
| France | 5,180 | 10,059 | +4,879 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,968 | 0 | -12,968 |
| Cayman Islands | 8,605 | 1,395 | -7,210 |
| Australia | 5,348 | 0 | -5,348 |
| Spain | 2,595 | 2,181 | -414 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 4,070 | 0 | -4,070 |
| Italy | 2,382 | 0 | -2,382 |
| Ireland | 1,751 | 362 | -1,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,751 | 362 | -1,389 |
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 | 175,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,582 |
| Other | 2,113 |
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 | 169,038 | 6,192 | -162,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,523 | 10,059 | +8,536 |
| Other | 1,751 | 362 | -1,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,774 |
| 000 | 2,113 |
| Felixstowe | 1,523 |
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 | 164,061 | 1,395 | -162,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,059 | +10,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,977 | 4,797 | -180 |
| 000 | 1,751 | 362 | -1,389 |
| Felixstowe | 1,523 | 0 | -1,523 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160432
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved substitutes for caviar, made from fish eggs or other ingredients