Import/export HS code 16041441: Bonito in vegetable oil
Canned bonito 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 | 7,578,915 |
| Seychelles | 3,007,366 |
| Portugal | 1,004,763 |
| Germany | 718,968 |
| Ghana | 508,616 |
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 | 3,682,115 | 3,896,800 | +214,685 |
| Seychelles | 1,284,101 | 1,723,265 | +439,164 |
| Portugal | 100,611 | 904,152 | +803,541 |
| Germany | 718,968 | 0 | -718,968 |
| Ghana | 508,616 | 0 | -508,616 |
| Mauritius | 230,432 | 119,141 | -111,291 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 305,049 | +305,049 |
| Thailand | 39,952 | 76,455 | +36,503 |
| Netherlands | 86,014 | 0 | -86,014 |
| Ireland | 68,309 | 0 | -68,309 |
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 | 8,647,494 |
| Seychelles | 3,052,993 |
| Portugal | 1,094,067 |
| Ghana | 508,616 |
| Mauritius | 349,573 |
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 | 4,501,197 | 4,146,297 | -354,900 |
| Seychelles | 1,329,728 | 1,723,265 | +393,537 |
| Portugal | 113,209 | 980,858 | +867,649 |
| Ghana | 508,616 | 0 | -508,616 |
| Mauritius | 230,432 | 119,141 | -111,291 |
| Thailand | 39,952 | 114,861 | +74,909 |
| Italy | 6,889 | 32,407 | +25,518 |
| United Kingdom | 9,447 | 0 | -9,447 |
| France | 6,457 | 0 | -6,457 |
| Bulgaria | 5,930 | 0 | -5,930 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,019,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,852,396 |
| Air transport | 1,865 |
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) | 4,639,620 | 3,380,085 | -1,259,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,116,479 | 3,735,917 | +1,619,438 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,865 | +1,865 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,754,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,714,782 |
| Felixstowe | 2,183,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,296,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 841,185 |
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 | 1,808,275 | 1,946,368 | +138,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,778,587 | 1,936,195 | +157,608 |
| Felixstowe | 1,519,825 | 664,008 | -855,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,175 | 969,227 | +642,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 346,268 | 494,917 | +148,649 |
| London | 407,375 | 422,473 | +15,098 |
| Southampton | 216,101 | 332,852 | +116,751 |
| Thamesport | 144,457 | 289,572 | +145,115 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 85,979 | 0 | -85,979 |
| Newhaven | 38,420 | 0 | -38,420 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 47 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| FRINSA UK LIMITED | 25 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 19 |
| ZOOTEEK LIMITED | 16 |
| NATOORA LTD | 15 |
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 12 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 10 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,335 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,313 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,664 |
| Czechia | 1,140 |
| Belgium | 177 |
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 | 22,770 | 11,565 | -11,205 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,774 | 8,539 | +3,765 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 7,664 | +7,664 |
| Czechia | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
| Belgium | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 23,656 |
| Mauritius | 7,979 |
| Spain | 2,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 17,442 | 6,214 | -11,228 |
| Mauritius | 5,328 | 2,651 | -2,677 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,877 | +2,877 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 34,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140 |
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 | 22,770 | 11,742 | -11,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,774 | 16,203 | +11,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 34,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,188 |
| Southampton | 3,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,140 |
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 | 22,770 | 11,742 | -11,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,774 | 12,414 | +7,640 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,789 | +3,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041441
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Canned bonito preserved in vegetable oil