Import/export HS code 051191: Fish and aquatic animal products
Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3
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
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE LIMITED | 84 |
| AQUADIP UK LTD | 48 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 31 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 27 |
| BHJ UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BUITELAAR FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| AQUALINE AQUATIC PLANT SERVICES LTD | 19 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 19 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,839,126 |
| France | 1,016,444 |
| Poland | 797,172 |
| Ireland | 580,324 |
| Czechia | 456,672 |
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 States | 2,029,059 | 2,810,067 | +781,008 |
| France | 558,027 | 458,417 | -99,610 |
| Poland | 495,720 | 301,452 | -194,268 |
| Ireland | 334,763 | 245,561 | -89,202 |
| Czechia | 205,330 | 251,342 | +46,012 |
| Netherlands | 48,263 | 234,928 | +186,665 |
| Qatar | 0 | 140,884 | +140,884 |
| Denmark | 52,392 | 63,244 | +10,852 |
| Canada | 49,353 | 0 | -49,353 |
| Spain | 25,003 | 22,612 | -2,391 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 353,857 |
| Belgium | 61,055 |
| Ireland | 37,834 |
| China | 19,502 |
| Thailand | 11,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 192,000 | 161,857 | -30,143 |
| Belgium | 31,332 | 29,723 | -1,609 |
| Ireland | 37,834 | 0 | -37,834 |
| China | 9,623 | 9,879 | +256 |
| Thailand | 5,736 | 5,969 | +233 |
| Czechia | 411 | 1,021 | +610 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,768,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,155,926 |
| Other | 514,272 |
| Air transport | 177,156 |
| Road transport | 5,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,018,024 | 2,750,335 | +732,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,599,043 | 1,556,883 | -42,160 |
| Other | 289,270 | 225,002 | -64,268 |
| Air transport | 81,541 | 95,615 | +14,074 |
| Road transport | 5,002 | 0 | -5,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,918,177 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,715,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 773,370 |
| 000 | 514,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,831,816 | 2,086,361 | +254,545 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,312,569 | 1,402,760 | +90,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,982 | 659,388 | +545,406 |
| 000 | 289,270 | 225,002 | -64,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 | 0 | -174,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,520 | 89,358 | +12,838 |
| Dover | 87,331 | 0 | -87,331 |
| Holyhead | 38,171 | 20,559 | -17,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,240 | 18,734 | -13,506 |
| Southampton | 5,944 | 42,979 | +37,035 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 051191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3