Import/export HS code 160412: Herring
Prepared or preserved herring, including canned, smoked, or cooked herring
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,189,537 |
| Denmark | 3,130,305 |
| Netherlands | 2,164,953 |
| Lithuania | 1,692,301 |
| Belgium | 761,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,408,885 | 3,780,652 | -628,233 |
| Denmark | 1,633,781 | 1,496,524 | -137,257 |
| Netherlands | 1,244,487 | 920,466 | -324,021 |
| Lithuania | 911,311 | 780,990 | -130,321 |
| Belgium | 229,482 | 531,726 | +302,244 |
| Latvia | 359,328 | 384,527 | +25,199 |
| Ireland | 277,074 | 317,080 | +40,006 |
| France | 22,821 | 498,181 | +475,360 |
| Sweden | 162,692 | 187,724 | +25,032 |
| Germany | 60,807 | 69,278 | +8,471 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,112,774 |
| Poland | 3,695,125 |
| Denmark | 2,900,449 |
| Latvia | 2,421,801 |
| Lithuania | 1,709,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,051,816 | 3,060,958 | +9,142 |
| Poland | 1,963,573 | 1,731,552 | -232,021 |
| Denmark | 1,319,720 | 1,580,729 | +261,009 |
| Latvia | 1,444,347 | 977,454 | -466,893 |
| Lithuania | 927,714 | 781,702 | -146,012 |
| Sweden | 142,293 | 203,972 | +61,679 |
| Germany | 25,519 | 95,623 | +70,104 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Netherlands | 68,268 | 28,663 | -39,605 |
| Romania | 27,702 | 56,774 | +29,072 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 14,431,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,328,202 |
| Other | 741,682 |
| Air transport | 6,320 |
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) | 7,472,914 | 6,958,658 | -514,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,589,193 | 1,739,009 | +149,816 |
| Other | 351,922 | 389,760 | +37,838 |
| Air transport | 6,320 | 0 | -6,320 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,188,270 |
| Dover | 3,981,181 |
| London | 2,606,878 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,331,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,067,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,209,599 | 1,978,671 | -230,928 |
| Dover | 1,892,414 | 2,088,767 | +196,353 |
| London | 1,282,864 | 1,324,014 | +41,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,293,487 | 1,037,923 | -255,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,065,902 | 1,001,548 | -64,354 |
| Harwich | 441,937 | 651,397 | +209,460 |
| Thamesport | 486,295 | 294,151 | -192,144 |
| 000 | 351,922 | 389,760 | +37,838 |
| Middlesbrough | 245,812 | 261,959 | +16,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,481 | 39,104 | -27,377 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MASPO LTD | 46 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 45 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 45 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 45 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 44 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 44 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 41 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,971,484 |
| Australia | 100,688 |
| Ghana | 85,540 |
| Egypt | 35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,474,977 | 1,496,507 | +21,530 |
| Australia | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Ghana | 85,540 | 0 | -85,540 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,121 | +35,121 |
| South Korea | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
| Ireland | 21,746 | 5,536 | -16,210 |
| Spain | 13,657 | 7,863 | -5,794 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,511 | 0 | -18,511 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,907 | 8,580 | +4,673 |
| Malta | 740 | 4,341 | +3,601 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 41,314 |
| Netherlands | 1,074 |
| Ireland | 552 |
| United States | 19 |
| XI | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 21,764 | 19,550 | -2,214 |
| Netherlands | 396 | 678 | +282 |
| Ireland | 278 | 274 | -4 |
| United States | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| XI | 19 | 0 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,656,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,589,430 |
| Other | 42,978 |
| Air transport | 33,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,731 | 1,533,059 | +1,409,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,577,529 | 11,901 | -1,565,628 |
| Other | 22,476 | 20,502 | -1,974 |
| Air transport | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,625,639 |
| Southampton | 443,937 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,535 |
| 000 | 42,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,094,011 | 1,531,628 | +437,617 |
| Southampton | 439,327 | 4,610 | -434,717 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,535 | 0 | -45,535 |
| 000 | 22,476 | 20,502 | -1,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,511 | 7,291 | -11,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,188 | 0 | -3,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved herring, including canned, smoked, or cooked herring