Import/export HS code 16041431: Skipjack tuna in vegetable oil
Canned skipjack 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,928,160 |
| Ghana | 2,005,989 |
| Mauritius | 1,116,235 |
| Italy | 605,987 |
| Seychelles | 292,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,141,814 | 1,786,346 | +644,532 |
| Ghana | 1,231,775 | 774,214 | -457,561 |
| Mauritius | 996,856 | 119,379 | -877,477 |
| Italy | 262,260 | 343,727 | +81,467 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 292,236 | +292,236 |
| Thailand | 124,092 | 136,604 | +12,512 |
| Ireland | 5,171 | 85,659 | +80,488 |
| Maldives | 25,878 | 44,457 | +18,579 |
| Portugal | 8,584 | 2,958 | -5,626 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,108 | +11,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,921,830 |
| Ghana | 2,005,989 |
| Mauritius | 1,149,082 |
| Italy | 481,427 |
| Seychelles | 292,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,155,044 | 1,766,786 | +611,742 |
| Ghana | 1,231,775 | 774,214 | -457,561 |
| Mauritius | 1,001,015 | 148,067 | -852,948 |
| Italy | 202,434 | 278,993 | +76,559 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 292,236 | +292,236 |
| Thailand | 124,092 | 136,604 | +12,512 |
| Maldives | 25,878 | 44,457 | +18,579 |
| Turkey | 5,304 | 21,221 | +15,917 |
| Philippines | 0 | 19,560 | +19,560 |
| Colombia | 4,811 | 10,649 | +5,838 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,501,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,822,130 |
| Other | 90,830 |
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) | 3,110,263 | 2,391,061 | -719,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 696,841 | 1,125,289 | +428,448 |
| Other | 5,171 | 85,659 | +80,488 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,860,729 |
| Felixstowe | 2,378,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 901,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 401,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,335 |
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 | 1,205,745 | 1,654,984 | +449,239 |
| Felixstowe | 1,866,930 | 511,808 | -1,355,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 374,291 | 527,559 | +153,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,822 | 309,252 | +217,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,863 | 154,472 | +37,609 |
| Southampton | 0 | 259,149 | +259,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,771 | 90,322 | -54,449 |
| 000 | 5,171 | 85,659 | +80,488 |
| London | 1,938 | 7,385 | +5,447 |
| Portsmouth | 3,679 | 0 | -3,679 |
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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 40 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 23 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 22 |
| EATALY RETAIL UK LIMITED | 21 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 21 |
| OLIVERRILLI LIMITED | 21 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| SALVO 1968 LIMITED | 20 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) 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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 48,050 |
| Oman | 6,755 |
| Bahrain | 4,057 |
| Australia | 2,622 |
| Qatar | 1,057 |
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 Arab Emirates | 21,130 | 26,920 | +5,790 |
| Oman | 4,255 | 2,500 | -1,755 |
| Bahrain | 2,240 | 1,817 | -423 |
| Australia | 1,066 | 1,556 | +490 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| Ireland | 0 | 177 | +177 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 177 | +177 |
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) | 62,541 |
| Other | 177 |
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) | 28,691 | 33,850 | +5,159 |
| Other | 0 | 177 | +177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 61,475 |
| Southampton | 1,066 |
| 000 | 177 |
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 | 27,625 | 33,850 | +6,225 |
| Southampton | 1,066 | 0 | -1,066 |
| 000 | 0 | 177 | +177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned skipjack tuna preserved in vegetable oil