Import/export HS code 160413: Sardines and similar fish
Prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling, or sprats
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 53,848,018 |
| Portugal | 14,814,919 |
| Netherlands | 9,341,321 |
| Ecuador | 2,578,984 |
| Poland | 2,145,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 30,098,651 | 23,749,367 | -6,349,284 |
| Portugal | 6,468,574 | 8,346,345 | +1,877,771 |
| Netherlands | 4,144,136 | 5,197,185 | +1,053,049 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 2,578,984 | +2,578,984 |
| Poland | 1,150,252 | 994,907 | -155,345 |
| Spain | 579,152 | 1,194,713 | +615,561 |
| China | 643,411 | 954,236 | +310,825 |
| France | 321,703 | 401,979 | +80,276 |
| Thailand | 719,571 | 0 | -719,571 |
| Latvia | 329,833 | 351,906 | +22,073 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 64,202,298 |
| Portugal | 14,914,832 |
| Poland | 2,830,112 |
| China | 1,597,647 |
| Latvia | 1,558,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 34,184,429 | 30,017,869 | -4,166,560 |
| Portugal | 6,357,853 | 8,556,979 | +2,199,126 |
| Poland | 1,566,769 | 1,263,343 | -303,426 |
| China | 643,411 | 954,236 | +310,825 |
| Latvia | 594,379 | 964,438 | +370,059 |
| Spain | 573,651 | 911,336 | +337,685 |
| Netherlands | 256,815 | 535,360 | +278,545 |
| Thailand | 719,571 | 0 | -719,571 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 491,696 | +491,696 |
| France | 127,506 | 337,806 | +210,300 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,502,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,061,846 |
| Other | 383,205 |
| Air transport | 22,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,830,036 | 34,672,123 | -1,157,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,063,317 | 9,998,529 | -64,788 |
| Other | 183,373 | 199,832 | +16,459 |
| Air transport | 17,741 | 5,109 | -12,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 22,514,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,713,487 |
| Dover | 15,456,332 |
| London | 13,330,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,319,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,738,557 | 9,775,791 | -2,962,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,649,468 | 13,064,019 | +7,414,551 |
| Dover | 8,192,951 | 7,263,381 | -929,570 |
| London | 8,088,566 | 5,242,206 | -2,846,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,370,978 | 1,948,122 | -4,422,856 |
| Thamesport | 1,695,873 | 2,867,511 | +1,171,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,604,409 | 1,768,240 | +163,831 |
| Southampton | 243,312 | 918,979 | +675,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 451,680 | 458,593 | +6,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 460,244 | 311,440 | -148,804 |
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 | 83 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 117 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 113 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 97 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 92 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 46 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 40 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 39 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 5,895,646 |
| Canada | 859,216 |
| France | 675,191 |
| United States | 542,044 |
| Norway | 390,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3,406,295 | 2,489,351 | -916,944 |
| Canada | 382,334 | 476,882 | +94,548 |
| France | 353,389 | 321,802 | -31,587 |
| United States | 239,003 | 303,041 | +64,038 |
| Norway | 207,319 | 183,178 | -24,141 |
| Ireland | 87,155 | 210,447 | +123,292 |
| United Arab Emirates | 108,282 | 82,996 | -25,286 |
| Portugal | 0 | 166,426 | +166,426 |
| Bahrain | 9,162 | 132,768 | +123,606 |
| Germany | 37,557 | 88,537 | +50,980 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 15,555 |
| XU | 4,221 |
| XI | 219 |
| Thailand | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 8,138 | 7,417 | -721 |
| XU | 2,249 | 1,972 | -277 |
| XI | 142 | 77 | -65 |
| Thailand | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 8,717,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,203,345 |
| Other | 20,001 |
| Air transport | 16,687 |
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) | 4,651,715 | 4,065,835 | -585,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,204 | 711,141 | +218,937 |
| Other | 10,535 | 9,466 | -1,069 |
| Air transport | 16,687 | 0 | -16,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,058,326 |
| Liverpool Docks | 670,244 |
| Portsmouth | 641,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,902,044 | 3,156,282 | -745,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 276,741 | 393,503 | +116,762 |
| Portsmouth | 353,389 | 288,233 | -65,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,291 | 221,166 | -11,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,319 | 183,178 | -24,141 |
| Tyne | 75,075 | 115,460 | +40,385 |
| Southampton | 32,944 | 146,394 | +113,450 |
| Felixstowe | 37,723 | 133,830 | +96,107 |
| London | 11,948 | 66,665 | +54,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,569 | +33,569 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160413
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling, or sprats