Import/export HS code 16041426: Tuna fillets (loins)
Prepared tuna fillets, often referred to as 'loins'
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,925,154 |
| Portugal | 320,220 |
| France | 15,313 |
| Spain | 11,628 |
| Italy | 1,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,265,405 | 659,749 | -605,656 |
| Portugal | 162,391 | 157,829 | -4,562 |
| France | 4,541 | 10,772 | +6,231 |
| Spain | 4,842 | 6,786 | +1,944 |
| Italy | 1,181 | 0 | -1,181 |
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 | 1,925,154 |
| Portugal | 327,006 |
| Slovenia | 12,661 |
| Spain | 6,575 |
| Italy | 1,181 |
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 | 1,265,405 | 659,749 | -605,656 |
| Portugal | 162,391 | 164,615 | +2,224 |
| Slovenia | 2,808 | 9,853 | +7,045 |
| Spain | 6,575 | 0 | -6,575 |
| Italy | 1,181 | 0 | -1,181 |
| Morocco | 0 | 919 | +919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,949,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,128 |
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) | 1,289,619 | 659,749 | -629,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,741 | 175,387 | +26,646 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 901,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 588,159 |
| Dover | 303,785 |
| Middlesbrough | 286,460 |
| Liverpool Docks | 149,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 569,219 | 331,952 | -237,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,540 | 151,619 | -284,921 |
| Dover | 138,580 | 165,205 | +26,625 |
| Middlesbrough | 184,558 | 101,902 | -82,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,088 | 74,276 | -812 |
| Newhaven | 24,214 | 0 | -24,214 |
| Portsmouth | 6,141 | 2,477 | -3,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,786 | +6,786 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,020 | 919 | -3,101 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORGANICO REALFOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 8 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 3 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 2 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 2 |
| SAF LTD. | 2 |
| LA FROMAGERIE LIMITED | 1 |
| A1 FOODS BEDFORD LTD | 1 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 1 |
| MARKIMELD LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,164 |
| United Arab Emirates | 43,833 |
| Ireland | 22,192 |
| Australia | 9,422 |
| Czechia | 5,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,556 | 59,608 | +39,052 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,698 | 38,135 | +32,437 |
| Ireland | 14,220 | 7,972 | -6,248 |
| Australia | 6,004 | 3,418 | -2,586 |
| Czechia | 2,145 | 3,214 | +1,069 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 998 | +998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 15,403 |
| Thailand | 6,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 9,904 | 5,499 | -4,405 |
| Thailand | 4,316 | 2,473 | -1,843 |
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) | 134,417 |
| Other | 22,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,359 |
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) | 32,258 | 102,159 | +69,901 |
| Other | 14,220 | 7,972 | -6,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,145 | 3,214 | +1,069 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 92,579 |
| Southampton | 33,456 |
| 000 | 22,192 |
| Felixstowe | 8,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,359 |
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 | 9,361 | 83,218 | +73,857 |
| Southampton | 22,897 | 10,559 | -12,338 |
| 000 | 14,220 | 7,972 | -6,248 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,382 | +8,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,145 | 3,214 | +1,069 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041426
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared tuna fillets, often referred to as 'loins'