Import/export HS code 16041390: Various sardine products
Other types of prepared or preserved sardines not listed above
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,256,393 |
| China | 1,250,551 |
| Netherlands | 797,724 |
| Latvia | 647,260 |
| Spain | 543,587 |
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 | 628,543 | 627,850 | -693 |
| China | 494,417 | 756,134 | +261,717 |
| Netherlands | 261,745 | 535,979 | +274,234 |
| Latvia | 315,011 | 332,249 | +17,238 |
| Spain | 0 | 543,587 | +543,587 |
| Bulgaria | 272,819 | 121,977 | -150,842 |
| Morocco | 58,823 | 253,077 | +194,254 |
| France | 117,842 | 191,656 | +73,814 |
| Lithuania | 183,823 | 79,706 | -104,117 |
| Estonia | 126,445 | 0 | -126,445 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,461,522 |
| China | 1,250,551 |
| Poland | 1,140,658 |
| Netherlands | 755,103 |
| Bulgaria | 435,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 528,255 | 933,267 | +405,012 |
| China | 494,417 | 756,134 | +261,717 |
| Poland | 628,543 | 512,115 | -116,428 |
| Netherlands | 261,745 | 493,358 | +231,613 |
| Bulgaria | 272,819 | 162,275 | -110,544 |
| Estonia | 203,388 | 108,421 | -94,967 |
| Morocco | 58,823 | 232,030 | +173,207 |
| Portugal | 0 | 97,138 | +97,138 |
| Spain | 0 | 71,285 | +71,285 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 44,241 | +44,241 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,810,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,147,561 |
| Other | 16,866 |
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) | 1,567,555 | 2,242,469 | +674,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 926,793 | 1,220,768 | +293,975 |
| Other | 9,055 | 7,811 | -1,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,399,758 |
| Dover | 1,216,382 |
| Felixstowe | 833,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 833,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 516,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 557,578 | 842,180 | +284,602 |
| Dover | 755,951 | 460,431 | -295,520 |
| Felixstowe | 478,908 | 354,342 | -124,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 274,360 | 558,880 | +284,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,605 | 504,143 | +491,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,274 | 429,026 | +346,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 190,410 | 199,027 | +8,617 |
| Harwich | 11,946 | 97,138 | +85,192 |
| Killingholme | 78,559 | 0 | -78,559 |
| Hull | 23,612 | 8,998 | -14,614 |
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 | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 40 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 26 |
| BG AIDA IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED | 23 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 23 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 22 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 5,792,481 |
| France | 675,191 |
| Canada | 461,546 |
| Norway | 390,497 |
| United States | 230,439 |
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 | 3,046,878 | 2,745,603 | -301,275 |
| France | 353,389 | 321,802 | -31,587 |
| Canada | 188,370 | 273,176 | +84,806 |
| Norway | 293,838 | 96,659 | -197,179 |
| United States | 144,624 | 85,815 | -58,809 |
| Ireland | 48,448 | 83,034 | +34,586 |
| Germany | 44,430 | 64,605 | +20,175 |
| Netherlands | 37,518 | 30,539 | -6,979 |
| Japan | 53,385 | 0 | -53,385 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 16,855 | +16,855 |
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) | 6,970,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 996,585 |
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) | 3,776,458 | 3,194,106 | -582,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 456,460 | 540,125 | +83,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,253,535 |
| Portsmouth | 641,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,497 |
| Tyne | 173,476 |
| Liverpool Docks | 172,767 |
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 | 3,417,872 | 2,835,663 | -582,209 |
| Portsmouth | 353,389 | 288,233 | -65,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 293,838 | 96,659 | -197,179 |
| Tyne | 81,948 | 91,528 | +9,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 59,664 | 113,103 | +53,439 |
| Greenock | 0 | 164,342 | +164,342 |
| Southampton | 14,603 | 51,261 | +36,658 |
| Felixstowe | 5,503 | 42,917 | +37,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,569 | +33,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,101 | 9,140 | +3,039 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of prepared or preserved sardines not listed above