Import/export HS code 16041311: Sardines in olive oil
Canned sardines preserved in olive oil
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,246,606 |
| Morocco | 5,103,072 |
| Netherlands | 2,947,921 |
| Spain | 1,111,276 |
| France | 323,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,829,820 | 2,416,786 | -413,034 |
| Morocco | 3,454,364 | 1,648,708 | -1,805,656 |
| Netherlands | 1,315,636 | 1,632,285 | +316,649 |
| Spain | 524,614 | 586,662 | +62,048 |
| France | 129,666 | 193,836 | +64,170 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 320,720 | +320,720 |
| Italy | 57,735 | 56,663 | -1,072 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| India | 4,844 | 11,290 | +6,446 |
| Croatia | 1,044 | 12,167 | +11,123 |
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 | 8,398,856 |
| Portugal | 5,132,806 |
| Spain | 1,267,278 |
| France | 337,869 |
| Ghana | 92,166 |
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 | 4,902,692 | 3,496,164 | -1,406,528 |
| Portugal | 2,778,330 | 2,354,476 | -423,854 |
| Spain | 527,240 | 740,038 | +212,798 |
| France | 94,750 | 243,119 | +148,369 |
| Ghana | 92,166 | 0 | -92,166 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 19,245 | +19,245 |
| India | 4,844 | 11,290 | +6,446 |
| Croatia | 1,044 | 12,167 | +11,123 |
| Slovenia | 11,542 | 0 | -11,542 |
| Panama | 0 | 6,900 | +6,900 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,409,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,884,580 |
| Air transport | 14,861 |
| Other | 102 |
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) | 4,808,500 | 3,600,898 | -1,207,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,602,746 | 3,281,834 | -320,912 |
| Air transport | 9,752 | 5,109 | -4,643 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,923,902 |
| Felixstowe | 3,190,836 |
| Thamesport | 1,838,277 |
| London | 1,764,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 751,383 |
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 | 3,127,190 | 2,796,712 | -330,478 |
| Felixstowe | 2,144,105 | 1,046,731 | -1,097,374 |
| Thamesport | 665,985 | 1,172,292 | +506,307 |
| London | 1,131,328 | 633,213 | -498,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 431,729 | 319,654 | -112,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 172,932 | 213,555 | +40,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,567 | 32,826 | -314,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,913 | 320,344 | +263,431 |
| Middlesbrough | 172,118 | 120,646 | -51,472 |
| Newhaven | 87,553 | 71,317 | -16,236 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 77 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 71 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 46 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 35 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 34 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 32 |
| SOVA FOOD WHOLESALE LIMITED | 31 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 27 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 30,315 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,354 |
| Kenya | 20,158 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,087 |
| Czechia | 12,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,195 | 21,120 | +11,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,414 | 6,940 | -9,474 |
| Kenya | 20,158 | 0 | -20,158 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,924 | 10,163 | +4,239 |
| Czechia | 6,840 | 6,040 | -800 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,095 | +11,095 |
| Ireland | 5,345 | 5,420 | +75 |
| Australia | 5,986 | 2,565 | -3,421 |
| Libya | 7,975 | 0 | -7,975 |
| Egypt | 3,808 | 3,582 | -226 |
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 | 10,765 |
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 | 5,345 | 5,420 | +75 |
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) | 134,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,939 |
| Air transport | 10,812 |
| Other | 10,765 |
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) | 62,539 | 72,272 | +9,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,899 | 6,040 | -2,859 |
| Air transport | 10,812 | 0 | -10,812 |
| Other | 5,345 | 5,420 | +75 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 65,951 |
| Southampton | 37,328 |
| Felixstowe | 20,437 |
| Dover | 13,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,880 |
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 Gateway Port | 41,993 | 23,958 | -18,035 |
| Southampton | 7,179 | 30,149 | +22,970 |
| Felixstowe | 13,367 | 7,070 | -6,297 |
| Dover | 2,059 | 11,095 | +9,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,840 | 6,040 | -800 |
| 000 | 5,345 | 5,420 | +75 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,617 | 0 | -1,617 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned sardines preserved in olive oil