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 | 8,166,540 |
| Denmark | 3,097,967 |
| Netherlands | 2,133,386 |
| Lithuania | 1,706,655 |
| Belgium | 935,284 |
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 | 4,397,884 | 3,768,656 | -629,228 |
| Denmark | 1,518,924 | 1,579,043 | +60,119 |
| Netherlands | 1,257,703 | 875,683 | -382,020 |
| Lithuania | 903,461 | 803,194 | -100,267 |
| Belgium | 236,984 | 698,300 | +461,316 |
| Latvia | 358,783 | 433,291 | +74,508 |
| France | 6,006 | 601,867 | +595,861 |
| Ireland | 290,345 | 299,605 | +9,260 |
| Sweden | 166,624 | 183,437 | +16,813 |
| Germany | 55,857 | 79,723 | +23,866 |
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 | 6,243,461 |
| Poland | 3,800,954 |
| Denmark | 2,892,850 |
| Latvia | 2,437,787 |
| Lithuania | 1,718,908 |
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 | 3,117,301 | 3,126,160 | +8,859 |
| Poland | 1,890,376 | 1,910,578 | +20,202 |
| Denmark | 1,211,889 | 1,680,961 | +469,072 |
| Latvia | 1,458,979 | 978,808 | -480,171 |
| Lithuania | 921,658 | 797,250 | -124,408 |
| Sweden | 143,023 | 205,097 | +62,074 |
| Germany | 12,202 | 95,623 | +83,421 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Netherlands | 72,619 | 24,312 | -48,307 |
| Romania | 28,911 | 57,540 | +28,629 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 14,551,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,426,932 |
| Other | 748,984 |
| 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) | 7,457,196 | 7,094,055 | -363,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,465,774 | 1,961,158 | +495,384 |
| Other | 361,709 | 387,275 | +25,566 |
| 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 | 4,207,155 |
| Dover | 4,063,055 |
| London | 2,661,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,258,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,163,483 |
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 | 2,114,733 | 2,092,422 | -22,311 |
| Dover | 1,926,013 | 2,137,042 | +211,029 |
| London | 1,207,510 | 1,453,900 | +246,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,228,262 | 1,030,588 | -197,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,085,186 | 1,078,297 | -6,889 |
| Harwich | 472,282 | 652,355 | +180,073 |
| Thamesport | 512,295 | 254,680 | -257,615 |
| 000 | 361,709 | 387,275 | +25,566 |
| Middlesbrough | 232,867 | 304,399 | +71,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,825 | 32,753 | -35,072 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 46 |
| SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN LTD | 45 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 45 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 2,950,614 |
| 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 | 1,516,301 | 1,434,313 | -81,988 |
| Australia | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Ghana | 85,540 | 0 | -85,540 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,121 | +35,121 |
| South Korea | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Ireland | 20,726 | 5,385 | -15,341 |
| Spain | 13,471 | 7,273 | -6,198 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,074 |
| Ireland | 445 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 431 | 643 | +212 |
| Ireland | 193 | 252 | +59 |
| 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) | 1,655,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,568,560 |
| Other | 42,545 |
| 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) | 184,143 | 1,470,865 | +1,286,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,556,659 | 11,901 | -1,544,758 |
| Other | 22,901 | 19,644 | -3,257 |
| Air transport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,625,639 |
| Southampton | 423,067 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,753 |
| 000 | 42,545 |
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 | 1,156,205 | 1,469,434 | +313,229 |
| Southampton | 418,457 | 4,610 | -413,847 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,688 | 0 | -100,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,753 | 0 | -43,753 |
| 000 | 22,901 | 19,644 | -3,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| 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