Import/export HS code 16041291: Herring in airtight containers
Canned or preserved herring stored in airtight containers for freshness
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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 | 7,346,462 |
| Netherlands | 1,956,860 |
| Lithuania | 1,341,504 |
| Denmark | 1,086,068 |
| 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 | 4,039,874 | 3,306,588 | -733,286 |
| Netherlands | 1,139,968 | 816,892 | -323,076 |
| Lithuania | 702,230 | 639,274 | -62,956 |
| Denmark | 504,224 | 581,844 | +77,620 |
| Belgium | 236,984 | 698,300 | +461,316 |
| Latvia | 299,361 | 404,874 | +105,513 |
| France | 6,006 | 519,977 | +513,971 |
| Sweden | 108,287 | 80,462 | -27,825 |
| Germany | 55,857 | 79,723 | +23,866 |
| Ireland | 50,354 | 48,285 | -2,069 |
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 | 5,743,940 |
| Poland | 3,206,927 |
| Latvia | 2,372,388 |
| Lithuania | 1,331,317 |
| Denmark | 886,068 |
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 | 2,890,956 | 2,852,984 | -37,972 |
| Poland | 1,649,629 | 1,557,298 | -92,331 |
| Latvia | 1,419,054 | 953,334 | -465,720 |
| Lithuania | 700,930 | 630,387 | -70,543 |
| Denmark | 197,189 | 688,879 | +491,690 |
| Sweden | 133,752 | 161,044 | +27,292 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Germany | 6,426 | 43,360 | +36,934 |
| Netherlands | 16,786 | 24,312 | +7,526 |
| Iceland | 10,809 | 21,910 | +11,101 |
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 | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,815,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,338,402 |
| Other | 254,797 |
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) | 5,617,192 | 5,198,054 | -419,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,443,394 | 1,895,008 | +451,614 |
| Other | 118,842 | 135,955 | +17,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,477,792 |
| London | 2,661,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,132,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,080,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,751,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,665,634 | 1,812,158 | +146,524 |
| London | 1,207,510 | 1,453,900 | +246,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,058,786 | 1,073,368 | +14,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,065,929 | 1,014,269 | -51,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 911,662 | 840,215 | -71,447 |
| Thamesport | 512,295 | 254,680 | -257,615 |
| Harwich | 292,537 | 306,330 | +13,793 |
| Middlesbrough | 232,867 | 304,399 | +71,532 |
| 000 | 118,842 | 135,955 | +17,113 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 44 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 42 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 40 |
| NECTAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 33,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,487 |
| Ireland | 9,103 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,868 | 0 | -16,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,907 | 8,580 | +4,673 |
| Ireland | 9,103 | 0 | -9,103 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 2,385 | +2,385 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
| Singapore | 0 | 936 | +936 |
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 | 33,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,534 |
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 | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,775 | 11,901 | -8,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,103 | 1,431 | -7,672 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,103 |
| Southampton | 8,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431 |
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 | 33,836 | 0 | -33,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,868 | 7,291 | -9,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,103 | 0 | -9,103 |
| Southampton | 3,907 | 4,610 | +703 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned or preserved herring stored in airtight containers for freshness