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 | 5,514,556 |
| Morocco | 4,943,893 |
| Netherlands | 2,955,343 |
| Spain | 1,084,893 |
| Ecuador | 320,720 |
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 | 2,939,381 | 2,575,175 | -364,206 |
| Morocco | 3,471,287 | 1,472,606 | -1,998,681 |
| Netherlands | 1,508,798 | 1,446,545 | -62,253 |
| Spain | 508,692 | 576,201 | +67,509 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 320,720 | +320,720 |
| France | 142,557 | 173,811 | +31,254 |
| 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 | 8,261,026 |
| Portugal | 5,379,912 |
| Spain | 1,240,895 |
| France | 332,879 |
| 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 | 5,138,298 | 3,122,728 | -2,015,570 |
| Portugal | 2,855,453 | 2,524,459 | -330,994 |
| Spain | 516,066 | 724,829 | +208,763 |
| France | 105,037 | 227,842 | +122,805 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,291,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,077,234 |
| Air transport | 17,791 |
| 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) | 4,968,912 | 3,322,805 | -1,646,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,754,176 | 3,323,058 | -431,118 |
| Air transport | 9,752 | 8,039 | -1,713 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,106,597 |
| Felixstowe | 3,107,144 |
| Thamesport | 1,812,379 |
| London | 1,664,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 779,930 |
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 | 3,225,755 | 2,880,842 | -344,913 |
| Felixstowe | 2,245,137 | 862,007 | -1,383,130 |
| Thamesport | 800,482 | 1,011,897 | +211,415 |
| London | 1,057,506 | 606,939 | -450,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 471,232 | 308,698 | -162,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,567 | 86,521 | -261,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 164,722 | 241,487 | +76,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,302 | 305,955 | +234,653 |
| Middlesbrough | 172,118 | 120,646 | -51,472 |
| Newhaven | 89,253 | 69,617 | -19,636 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 78 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 36 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 34 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 33 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| SOVA FOOD WHOLESALE LIMITED | 31 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,089 |
| Czechia | 12,880 |
| Ireland | 11,634 |
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 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,924 | 11,165 | +5,241 |
| Czechia | 6,840 | 6,040 | -800 |
| Ireland | 6,852 | 4,782 | -2,070 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,095 | +11,095 |
| Kenya | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
| Libya | 7,975 | 0 | -7,975 |
| Australia | 5,070 | 2,565 | -2,505 |
| 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 | 11,634 |
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 | 6,852 | 4,782 | -2,070 |
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) | 124,768 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,939 |
| Other | 11,634 |
| Air transport | 10,812 |
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) | 51,494 | 73,274 | +21,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,899 | 6,040 | -2,859 |
| Other | 6,852 | 4,782 | -2,070 |
| Air transport | 10,812 | 0 | -10,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 54,906 |
| Southampton | 37,328 |
| Felixstowe | 21,439 |
| 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 | 30,948 | 23,958 | -6,990 |
| Southampton | 7,179 | 30,149 | +22,970 |
| Felixstowe | 13,367 | 8,072 | -5,295 |
| Dover | 2,059 | 11,095 | +9,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,840 | 6,040 | -800 |
| 000 | 6,852 | 4,782 | -2,070 |
| 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