Import/export HS code 1603: Meat or fish extracts
Concentrated juices or extracts from meat, fish, or seafood
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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 | 3,525,030 |
| Netherlands | 1,002,022 |
| Ireland | 750,465 |
| Denmark | 741,475 |
| Italy | 720,748 |
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 | 1,984,083 | 1,540,947 | -443,136 |
| Netherlands | 445,077 | 556,945 | +111,868 |
| Ireland | 451,501 | 298,964 | -152,537 |
| Denmark | 388,467 | 353,008 | -35,459 |
| Italy | 331,076 | 389,672 | +58,596 |
| Brazil | 285,954 | 326,669 | +40,715 |
| Poland | 415,274 | 9,973 | -405,301 |
| Uruguay | 911 | 223,731 | +222,820 |
| Belgium | 111,648 | 73,893 | -37,755 |
| Norway | 24,970 | 155,637 | +130,667 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,074,423 |
| Netherlands | 1,313,468 |
| Denmark | 743,347 |
| Italy | 719,870 |
| Brazil | 629,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,717,905 | 1,356,518 | -361,387 |
| Netherlands | 646,314 | 667,154 | +20,840 |
| Denmark | 393,577 | 349,770 | -43,807 |
| Italy | 331,076 | 388,794 | +57,718 |
| Brazil | 302,829 | 326,669 | +23,840 |
| Thailand | 474,687 | 7,776 | -466,911 |
| Uruguay | 911 | 223,731 | +222,820 |
| Belgium | 111,648 | 73,893 | -37,755 |
| Spain | 52,507 | 114,911 | +62,404 |
| Norway | 19,860 | 104,678 | +84,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 6,686,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,151,250 |
| Other | 798,681 |
| Air transport | 111,298 |
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) | 3,643,434 | 3,043,263 | -600,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,572 | 728,678 | +306,106 |
| Other | 465,394 | 333,287 | -132,107 |
| Air transport | 79,920 | 31,378 | -48,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,400,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,614,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,205,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 836,354 |
| Dover | 811,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,329,930 | 1,070,242 | -259,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 694,290 | 920,238 | +225,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 716,734 | 488,275 | -228,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,954 | 550,400 | +264,446 |
| Dover | 469,203 | 342,736 | -126,467 |
| 000 | 465,394 | 333,287 | -132,107 |
| Poole | 127,426 | 176,576 | +49,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 158,703 | 99,013 | -59,690 |
| Felixstowe | 84,336 | 25,952 | -58,384 |
| Harwich | 92,514 | 17,423 | -75,091 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 46 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| LANZA FOODS LTD | 43 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 42 |
| JARDOX LIMITED | 41 |
| FOREST PRODUCE LIMITED | 38 |
| EATALY RETAIL UK LIMITED | 34 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 544,847 |
| Singapore | 191,866 |
| France | 163,684 |
| Philippines | 134,189 |
| Barbados | 107,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 293,507 | 251,340 | -42,167 |
| Singapore | 82,571 | 109,295 | +26,724 |
| France | 79,564 | 84,120 | +4,556 |
| Philippines | 42,842 | 91,347 | +48,505 |
| Barbados | 44,220 | 63,446 | +19,226 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 49,986 | 24,994 | -24,992 |
| Viet Nam | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| Grenada | 26,916 | 0 | -26,916 |
| Saint Lucia | 11,535 | 7,691 | -3,844 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 16,070 | 0 | -16,070 |
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 | 271,967 |
| Ireland | 56,659 |
| France | 33,338 |
| Portugal | 30,520 |
| XI | 27,660 |
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 | 130,689 | 141,278 | +10,589 |
| Ireland | 31,804 | 24,855 | -6,949 |
| France | 22,501 | 10,837 | -11,664 |
| Portugal | 19,452 | 11,068 | -8,384 |
| XI | 19,733 | 7,927 | -11,806 |
| Poland | 12,768 | 14,507 | +1,739 |
| Romania | 661 | 409 | -252 |
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) | 644,239 |
| Other | 522,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,791 |
| Air transport | 11,737 |
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) | 345,833 | 298,406 | -47,427 |
| Other | 293,507 | 228,830 | -64,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,445 | 113,346 | +27,901 |
| Air transport | 5,670 | 6,067 | +397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 522,337 |
| Portsmouth | 244,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,565 |
| Southampton | 104,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 293,507 | 228,830 | -64,677 |
| Portsmouth | 148,727 | 96,131 | -52,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,087 | 136,812 | +35,725 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,445 | 84,120 | -1,325 |
| Southampton | 41,019 | 63,830 | +22,811 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 22,510 | +22,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,670 | 6,067 | +397 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,186 | +5,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,633 | +1,633 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1603
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Concentrated juices or extracts from meat, fish, or seafood