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 | 1,282,474 |
| China | 1,078,740 |
| Netherlands | 823,857 |
| Latvia | 652,896 |
| 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 | 665,677 | 616,797 | -48,880 |
| China | 536,026 | 542,714 | +6,688 |
| Netherlands | 272,038 | 551,819 | +279,781 |
| Latvia | 307,508 | 345,388 | +37,880 |
| Spain | 0 | 543,587 | +543,587 |
| Bulgaria | 263,772 | 115,434 | -148,338 |
| France | 132,730 | 187,051 | +54,321 |
| Lithuania | 167,704 | 95,825 | -71,879 |
| Morocco | 135,646 | 106,491 | -29,155 |
| 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 | 1,529,974 |
| Poland | 1,166,739 |
| China | 1,078,740 |
| Netherlands | 728,703 |
| Bulgaria | 419,504 |
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 | 572,054 | 957,920 | +385,866 |
| Poland | 665,677 | 501,062 | -164,615 |
| China | 536,026 | 542,714 | +6,688 |
| Netherlands | 219,505 | 509,198 | +289,693 |
| Bulgaria | 263,772 | 155,732 | -108,040 |
| Estonia | 203,388 | 108,421 | -94,967 |
| Morocco | 135,646 | 85,444 | -50,202 |
| 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,828,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,954,715 |
| Other | 17,065 |
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) | 1,565,305 | 2,263,614 | +698,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,095,004 | 859,711 | -235,293 |
| Other | 6,997 | 10,068 | +3,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,283,432 |
| Dover | 1,215,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 845,977 |
| Felixstowe | 802,428 |
| 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 | 587,838 | 695,594 | +107,756 |
| Dover | 738,238 | 477,574 | -260,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,017 | 562,960 | +279,943 |
| Felixstowe | 558,930 | 243,498 | -315,432 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,605 | 504,143 | +491,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,684 | 325,399 | +204,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 197,216 | 198,949 | +1,733 |
| Harwich | 11,946 | 97,138 | +85,192 |
| Killingholme | 78,559 | 0 | -78,559 |
| Southampton | 39,612 | 0 | -39,612 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 39 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 26 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 23 |
| BG AIDA IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED | 22 |
| BTM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 21 |
| 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+ | 9 |
| 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 | 5,796,470 |
| 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 | 3,309,684 | 2,486,786 | -822,898 |
| France | 353,389 | 321,802 | -31,587 |
| Canada | 188,370 | 273,176 | +84,806 |
| Norway | 207,319 | 183,178 | -24,141 |
| United States | 144,624 | 85,815 | -58,809 |
| Ireland | 43,244 | 88,238 | +44,994 |
| Germany | 37,557 | 71,478 | +33,921 |
| 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) | 6,976,116 |
| 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) | 3,950,108 | 3,026,008 | -924,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 444,383 | 552,202 | +107,819 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,421,866 |
| 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 | 3,680,678 | 2,741,188 | -939,490 |
| Portsmouth | 353,389 | 288,233 | -65,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,319 | 183,178 | -24,141 |
| Tyne | 75,075 | 98,401 | +23,326 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,460 | 118,307 | +63,847 |
| Southampton | 11,966 | 55,461 | +43,495 |
| Felixstowe | 5,503 | 42,917 | +37,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,569 | +33,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,101 | 9,140 | +3,039 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,200 | +4,200 |
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