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 | 3,285,861 |
| Sweden | 1,632,409 |
| Ireland | 1,564,534 |
| Poland | 1,435,818 |
| Denmark | 1,334,004 |
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 | 1,590,158 | 1,695,703 | +105,545 |
| Sweden | 697,369 | 935,040 | +237,671 |
| Ireland | 735,019 | 829,515 | +94,496 |
| Poland | 750,447 | 685,371 | -65,076 |
| Denmark | 781,456 | 552,548 | -228,908 |
| Spain | 603,985 | 618,540 | +14,555 |
| France | 437,714 | 674,069 | +236,355 |
| Netherlands | 471,889 | 325,123 | -146,766 |
| Iceland | 276,420 | 421,581 | +145,161 |
| Belgium | 208,420 | 355,884 | +147,464 |
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 | 1,796,007 |
| United States | 1,585,619 |
| Ireland | 1,514,939 |
| Sweden | 1,506,812 |
| Denmark | 1,498,262 |
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 | 1,309,219 | 486,788 | -822,431 |
| United States | 418,437 | 1,167,182 | +748,745 |
| Ireland | 712,489 | 802,450 | +89,961 |
| Sweden | 628,145 | 878,667 | +250,522 |
| Denmark | 779,259 | 719,003 | -60,256 |
| Spain | 608,523 | 636,841 | +28,318 |
| Iceland | 496,329 | 527,655 | +31,326 |
| Poland | 263,273 | 515,673 | +252,400 |
| China | 421,219 | 330,303 | -90,916 |
| Peru | 323,870 | 243,860 | -80,010 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,230,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,503,695 |
| Air transport | 928,175 |
| Other | 163,345 |
| 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) | 6,281,358 | 6,948,902 | +667,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,683 | 694,012 | -115,671 |
| Air transport | 349,077 | 579,098 | +230,021 |
| Other | 40,762 | 122,583 | +81,821 |
| 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 | 5,466,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,715,375 |
| Dover | 1,630,049 |
| Holyhead | 1,284,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 910,738 |
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 | 2,752,645 | 2,713,718 | -38,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,831,447 | 1,883,928 | +52,481 |
| Dover | 792,126 | 837,923 | +45,797 |
| Holyhead | 482,525 | 802,450 | +319,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,609 | 568,129 | +225,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,542 | 372,437 | +99,895 |
| Southampton | 381,540 | 213,910 | -167,630 |
| Harwich | 16,751 | 328,520 | +311,769 |
| London | 127,460 | 144,841 | +17,381 |
| Newhaven | 125,976 | 116,284 | -9,692 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 51 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 50 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 50 |
| GOATSBRIDGE FISH PROCESSORS UK LTD | 47 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 45 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 41 |
| A TOUCH OF CAVIAR LTD | 40 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| L & J KING LIMITED | 40 |
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+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 84,435 |
| Uzbekistan | 31,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,968 |
| France | 10,059 |
| Australia | 5,348 |
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 | 84,435 | 0 | -84,435 |
| Uzbekistan | 31,691 | 0 | -31,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,968 | 0 | -12,968 |
| France | 0 | 10,059 | +10,059 |
| Australia | 5,348 | 0 | -5,348 |
| Ireland | 1,751 | 3,513 | +1,762 |
| Cayman Islands | 2,500 | 2,565 | +65 |
| Barbados | 0 | 4,960 | +4,960 |
| Spain | 2,595 | 2,181 | -414 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 4,070 | 0 | -4,070 |
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 | 5,264 |
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 | 3,513 | +1,762 |
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 | 158,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,582 |
| Other | 5,264 |
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 | 145,989 | 12,322 | -133,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,523 | 10,059 | +8,536 |
| Other | 1,751 | 3,513 | +1,762 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,774 |
| 000 | 5,264 |
| 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 | 141,012 | 7,525 | -133,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,059 | +10,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,977 | 4,797 | -180 |
| 000 | 1,751 | 3,513 | +1,762 |
| 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