Import/export HS code 16041421: Tuna in vegetable oil
Canned tuna preserved in vegetable 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Seychelles | 28,214,377 |
| Ecuador | 27,847,802 |
| Ghana | 24,098,860 |
| Mauritius | 22,829,545 |
| Maldives | 15,391,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | 17,150,009 | 11,064,368 | -6,085,641 |
| Ecuador | 12,332,025 | 15,515,777 | +3,183,752 |
| Ghana | 11,080,302 | 13,018,558 | +1,938,256 |
| Mauritius | 12,722,205 | 10,107,340 | -2,614,865 |
| Maldives | 6,098,664 | 9,293,182 | +3,194,518 |
| Thailand | 6,383,160 | 4,909,847 | -1,473,313 |
| Netherlands | 4,391,159 | 3,818,311 | -572,848 |
| China | 2,745,605 | 2,693,709 | -51,896 |
| Spain | 2,794,171 | 1,791,059 | -1,003,112 |
| Italy | 1,467,059 | 2,630,918 | +1,163,859 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 37,787,056 |
| Seychelles | 28,536,921 |
| Ghana | 24,214,797 |
| Mauritius | 22,830,886 |
| Maldives | 15,391,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 17,938,157 | 19,848,899 | +1,910,742 |
| Seychelles | 17,206,706 | 11,330,215 | -5,876,491 |
| Ghana | 11,101,825 | 13,112,972 | +2,011,147 |
| Mauritius | 12,723,546 | 10,107,340 | -2,616,206 |
| Maldives | 6,098,664 | 9,293,182 | +3,194,518 |
| Thailand | 6,392,270 | 4,851,915 | -1,540,355 |
| Peru | 4,437,931 | 4,881,143 | +443,212 |
| Spain | 2,910,904 | 2,391,155 | -519,749 |
| Philippines | 1,951,507 | 1,192,928 | -758,579 |
| Portugal | 2,157,894 | 691,152 | -1,466,742 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +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) | 124,890,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,784,047 |
| Other | 1,380,035 |
| Air transport | 59,373 |
| Road transport | 57,176 |
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) | 49,813,546 | 75,076,558 | +25,263,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,343,213 | 5,440,834 | -28,902,379 |
| Other | 943,692 | 436,343 | -507,349 |
| Air transport | 59,373 | 0 | -59,373 |
| Road transport | 0 | 57,176 | +57,176 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 74,144,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,777,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,484,311 |
| Southampton | 6,409,873 |
| Thamesport | 5,125,108 |
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 | 53,810,158 | 20,333,902 | -33,476,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,241,738 | 38,535,483 | +28,293,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,593,126 | 9,891,185 | -701,941 |
| Southampton | 1,617,566 | 4,792,307 | +3,174,741 |
| Thamesport | 2,341,961 | 2,783,147 | +441,186 |
| London | 2,010,927 | 2,021,766 | +10,839 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,310,295 | 820,091 | -490,204 |
| 000 | 943,692 | 436,343 | -507,349 |
| Dover | 612,239 | 735,111 | +122,872 |
| Middlesbrough | 808,684 | 319,872 | -488,812 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Other personal 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 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 120 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 120 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 120 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 106 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 91 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 46 |
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 24 |
| PREZZEMOLO & VITALE UK LTD | 24 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 800,193 |
| United Arab Emirates | 230,419 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,125 |
| Singapore | 21,732 |
| Barbados | 17,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 491,288 | 308,905 | -182,383 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,285 | 142,134 | +53,849 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,060 | 46,065 | +14,005 |
| Singapore | 9,075 | 12,657 | +3,582 |
| Barbados | 0 | 17,807 | +17,807 |
| Malaysia | 1,053 | 16,195 | +15,142 |
| Australia | 11,629 | 4,511 | -7,118 |
| Czechia | 0 | 15,171 | +15,171 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0 | 13,648 | +13,648 |
| Egypt | 0 | 12,414 | +12,414 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 199,351 |
| Italy | 159,471 |
| Philippines | 42,324 |
| Morocco | 32,472 |
| Ecuador | 28,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 107,017 | 92,334 | -14,683 |
| Italy | 150,576 | 8,895 | -141,681 |
| Philippines | 21,343 | 20,981 | -362 |
| Morocco | 18,714 | 13,758 | -4,956 |
| Ecuador | 17,253 | 11,053 | -6,200 |
| France | 13,964 | 10,690 | -3,274 |
| Belgium | 11,443 | 10,216 | -1,227 |
| Seychelles | 6,915 | 13,987 | +7,072 |
| Portugal | 11,891 | 7,903 | -3,988 |
| Mauritius | 6,591 | 6,293 | -298 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 708,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 428,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,611 |
| Air transport | 8,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 414,381 | 294,199 | -120,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,352 | 276,173 | +123,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,122 | 30,489 | -46,633 |
| Air transport | 1,411 | 7,560 | +6,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 708,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,440 |
| Southampton | 50,590 |
| Felixstowe | 42,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 414,381 | 294,199 | -120,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,101 | 190,418 | +83,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,122 | 15,318 | -61,804 |
| Southampton | 40,978 | 9,612 | -31,366 |
| Felixstowe | 3,052 | 39,509 | +36,457 |
| Portsmouth | 1,221 | 34,937 | +33,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,171 | +15,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,411 | 7,560 | +6,149 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,697 | +1,697 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned tuna preserved in vegetable oil