Import/export HS code 16041991: Frozen fish fillets
Raw fish fillets coated with batter or breadcrumbs, frozen, and sometimes pre-fried
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 84,154,979 |
| Poland | 51,145,164 |
| Italy | 24,248,028 |
| Denmark | 20,248,232 |
| Viet Nam | 10,581,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 48,749,024 | 35,405,955 | -13,343,069 |
| Poland | 25,330,154 | 25,815,010 | +484,856 |
| Italy | 11,801,144 | 12,446,884 | +645,740 |
| Denmark | 9,437,413 | 10,810,819 | +1,373,406 |
| Viet Nam | 6,101,735 | 4,479,924 | -1,621,811 |
| Ireland | 2,812,998 | 2,879,938 | +66,940 |
| Netherlands | 3,554,934 | 1,908,249 | -1,646,685 |
| Malaysia | 1,094,558 | 866,948 | -227,610 |
| France | 458,438 | 371,680 | -86,758 |
| China | 374,667 | 365,957 | -8,710 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 83,163,576 |
| Poland | 51,468,668 |
| Italy | 23,803,009 |
| Denmark | 18,397,931 |
| Viet Nam | 10,595,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 48,030,067 | 35,133,509 | -12,896,558 |
| Poland | 25,402,780 | 26,065,888 | +663,108 |
| Italy | 11,540,240 | 12,262,769 | +722,529 |
| Denmark | 8,597,981 | 9,799,950 | +1,201,969 |
| Viet Nam | 6,116,036 | 4,479,924 | -1,636,112 |
| Netherlands | 4,377,811 | 1,950,744 | -2,427,067 |
| Malaysia | 1,094,558 | 866,948 | -227,610 |
| China | 517,604 | 732,807 | +215,203 |
| Belgium | 513,919 | 445,418 | -68,501 |
| South Africa | 18,875 | 204,134 | +185,259 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 113,773,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,777,748 |
| Other | 7,748,351 |
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) | 57,353,981 | 56,419,337 | -934,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,201,800 | 35,575,948 | -13,625,852 |
| Other | 3,723,912 | 4,024,439 | +300,527 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 99,066,550 |
| Dover | 47,880,471 |
| Harwich | 17,429,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,377,258 |
| Felixstowe | 9,087,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 53,686,409 | 45,380,141 | -8,306,268 |
| Dover | 23,059,764 | 24,820,707 | +1,760,943 |
| Harwich | 9,343,672 | 8,085,574 | -1,258,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,940,800 | 4,436,458 | -1,504,342 |
| Felixstowe | 7,459,104 | 1,628,234 | -5,830,870 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,196,586 | 4,550,608 | +354,022 |
| 000 | 3,723,912 | 4,024,439 | +300,527 |
| Southampton | 1,361,498 | 1,351,954 | -9,544 |
| Killingholme | 1,324,793 | 242,833 | -1,081,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,203,467 | +1,203,467 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 76 |
| CROWN FOODS LIMITED | 68 |
| NORTHCOAST SEAFOODS LIMITED | 63 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 47 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 43 |
| GREEN GOURMET LIMITED | 41 |
| LAKESIDE FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 27 |
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+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 21,144,503 |
| Sweden | 17,304,819 |
| Italy | 16,452,063 |
| Ireland | 7,850,515 |
| Norway | 7,143,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,813,102 | 11,331,401 | +1,518,299 |
| Sweden | 7,576,649 | 9,728,170 | +2,151,521 |
| Italy | 7,421,717 | 9,030,346 | +1,608,629 |
| Ireland | 3,693,552 | 4,156,963 | +463,411 |
| Norway | 4,285,608 | 2,858,136 | -1,427,472 |
| Netherlands | 1,846,463 | 2,050,409 | +203,946 |
| Spain | 897,045 | 821,142 | -75,903 |
| Singapore | 879,198 | 743,074 | -136,124 |
| Belgium | 593,964 | 580,994 | -12,970 |
| United Arab Emirates | 575,747 | 484,817 | -90,930 |
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 | 1,434,650 |
| Norway | 186,457 |
| Germany | 112,947 |
| Ireland | 84,869 |
| Viet Nam | 46,684 |
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 | 630,652 | 803,998 | +173,346 |
| Norway | 125,019 | 61,438 | -63,581 |
| Germany | 69,427 | 43,520 | -25,907 |
| Ireland | 50,929 | 33,940 | -16,989 |
| Viet Nam | 13,405 | 33,279 | +19,874 |
| Netherlands | 8,378 | 13,240 | +4,862 |
| France | 12,434 | 6,373 | -6,061 |
| Italy | 0 | 17,878 | +17,878 |
| Denmark | 5,002 | 0 | -5,002 |
| Poland | 4,863 | 0 | -4,863 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,063,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,252,841 |
| Other | 1,945,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,668,280 | 40,395,454 | +8,727,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,680,349 | 2,572,492 | -5,107,857 |
| Other | 928,519 | 1,016,554 | +88,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,867,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,456,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,081,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,144,600 |
| 000 | 1,945,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,874,992 | 29,992,714 | +10,117,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,089,369 | 7,366,932 | -5,722,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,622,586 | 2,458,957 | -163,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,142,150 | 1,002,450 | -139,700 |
| 000 | 928,519 | 1,016,554 | +88,035 |
| Holyhead | 431,360 | 990,257 | +558,897 |
| Southampton | 743,409 | 591,401 | -152,008 |
| Felixstowe | 307,903 | 504,390 | +196,487 |
| Dover | 716,507 | 1,115 | -715,392 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,655 | 0 | -285,655 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw fish fillets coated with batter or breadcrumbs, frozen, and sometimes pre-fried