Import/export HS code 16041291: Herring in airtight containers
Canned or preserved herring stored in airtight containers for freshness
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,387,989 |
| Netherlands | 1,969,718 |
| Lithuania | 1,332,296 |
| Denmark | 1,087,309 |
| 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 | 4,070,868 | 3,317,121 | -753,747 |
| Netherlands | 1,117,873 | 851,845 | -266,028 |
| Lithuania | 713,718 | 618,578 | -95,140 |
| Denmark | 558,579 | 528,730 | -29,849 |
| Belgium | 229,482 | 531,726 | +302,244 |
| Latvia | 300,766 | 355,214 | +54,448 |
| France | 11,592 | 429,140 | +417,548 |
| Sweden | 105,572 | 79,337 | -26,235 |
| Germany | 60,807 | 69,278 | +8,471 |
| Ireland | 46,404 | 54,591 | +8,187 |
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 | 5,616,515 |
| Poland | 3,119,628 |
| Latvia | 2,358,496 |
| Lithuania | 1,324,841 |
| Denmark | 862,570 |
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 | 2,838,585 | 2,777,930 | -60,655 |
| Poland | 1,729,543 | 1,390,085 | -339,458 |
| Latvia | 1,407,412 | 951,084 | -456,328 |
| Lithuania | 708,494 | 616,347 | -92,147 |
| Denmark | 244,518 | 618,052 | +373,534 |
| Sweden | 133,022 | 159,919 | +26,897 |
| Portugal | 0 | 106,321 | +106,321 |
| Germany | 6,426 | 43,360 | +36,934 |
| Netherlands | 16,786 | 24,312 | +7,526 |
| Greece | 17,107 | 16,442 | -665 |
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 |
| 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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 10,651,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,243,625 |
| Other | 245,647 |
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) | 5,567,313 | 5,084,642 | -482,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,568,169 | 1,675,456 | +107,287 |
| Other | 119,842 | 125,805 | +5,963 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,415,709 |
| London | 2,606,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,038,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,032,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,771,383 |
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 | 1,650,111 | 1,765,598 | +115,487 |
| London | 1,282,864 | 1,324,014 | +41,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,039,502 | 999,005 | -40,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,105,387 | 927,120 | -178,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 931,448 | 839,935 | -91,513 |
| Thamesport | 486,295 | 294,151 | -192,144 |
| Harwich | 279,366 | 308,222 | +28,856 |
| Middlesbrough | 245,812 | 261,959 | +16,147 |
| 000 | 119,842 | 125,805 | +5,963 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASPO LTD | 46 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 45 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 45 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 43 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 41 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 41 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 39 |
| NECTAR DISTRIBUTION LTD | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
| 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 | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
| 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 | 26,467 | 7,369 | -19,098 |
| 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