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 | 79,735,823 |
| Poland | 51,746,810 |
| Italy | 24,492,064 |
| Denmark | 21,174,984 |
| Viet Nam | 10,425,056 |
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 | 44,814,708 | 34,921,115 | -9,893,593 |
| Poland | 25,163,949 | 26,582,861 | +1,418,912 |
| Italy | 12,969,159 | 11,522,905 | -1,446,254 |
| Denmark | 9,447,324 | 11,727,660 | +2,280,336 |
| Viet Nam | 5,781,899 | 4,643,157 | -1,138,742 |
| Ireland | 2,812,125 | 2,858,562 | +46,437 |
| Netherlands | 3,491,311 | 1,935,693 | -1,555,618 |
| Malaysia | 1,196,217 | 801,108 | -395,109 |
| France | 477,517 | 378,003 | -99,514 |
| China | 322,154 | 365,957 | +43,803 |
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 | 79,022,052 |
| Poland | 51,881,105 |
| Italy | 24,090,973 |
| Denmark | 19,415,519 |
| Viet Nam | 10,439,357 |
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 | 44,390,464 | 34,631,588 | -9,758,876 |
| Poland | 25,128,604 | 26,752,501 | +1,623,897 |
| Italy | 12,752,183 | 11,338,790 | -1,413,393 |
| Denmark | 8,607,898 | 10,807,621 | +2,199,723 |
| Viet Nam | 5,796,200 | 4,643,157 | -1,153,043 |
| Netherlands | 4,085,890 | 1,997,070 | -2,088,820 |
| Malaysia | 1,196,217 | 801,108 | -395,109 |
| China | 509,472 | 739,553 | +230,081 |
| Belgium | 463,090 | 424,960 | -38,130 |
| South Africa | 67,848 | 178,652 | +110,804 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 114,773,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,852,106 |
| Other | 7,738,584 |
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) | 57,723,905 | 57,049,863 | -674,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,442,897 | 35,409,209 | -10,033,688 |
| Other | 3,882,317 | 3,856,267 | -26,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 95,919,543 |
| Dover | 47,940,274 |
| Harwich | 17,465,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,087,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,016,786 |
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 | 49,944,699 | 45,974,844 | -3,969,855 |
| Dover | 23,964,262 | 23,976,012 | +11,750 |
| Harwich | 9,363,640 | 8,102,098 | -1,261,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,510,669 | 4,576,831 | -933,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,179,037 | 4,837,749 | +658,712 |
| Felixstowe | 7,547,067 | 1,432,471 | -6,114,596 |
| 000 | 3,882,317 | 3,856,267 | -26,050 |
| Southampton | 1,280,582 | 1,351,954 | +71,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,418,840 | +1,418,840 |
| Killingholme | 1,221,377 | 194,692 | -1,026,685 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 77 |
| CROWN FOODS LIMITED | 69 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 64 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 44 |
| GREEN GOURMET LIMITED | 42 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 28 |
| LAKESIDE FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 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 | 21,301,128 |
| Sweden | 17,330,452 |
| Italy | 15,946,212 |
| Ireland | 7,940,406 |
| Norway | 7,222,960 |
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 | 10,081,823 | 11,219,305 | +1,137,482 |
| Sweden | 7,310,416 | 10,020,036 | +2,709,620 |
| Italy | 7,829,228 | 8,116,984 | +287,756 |
| Ireland | 3,753,366 | 4,187,040 | +433,674 |
| Norway | 4,080,531 | 3,142,429 | -938,102 |
| Netherlands | 1,930,228 | 1,914,235 | -15,993 |
| Singapore | 869,458 | 806,346 | -63,112 |
| Spain | 835,893 | 807,397 | -28,496 |
| Belgium | 662,390 | 454,275 | -208,115 |
| United Arab Emirates | 575,792 | 522,043 | -53,749 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 173,124 |
| Germany | 110,790 |
| Ireland | 78,234 |
| Viet Nam | 46,684 |
| Netherlands | 21,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 123,330 | 49,794 | -73,536 |
| Germany | 72,521 | 38,269 | -34,252 |
| Ireland | 47,188 | 31,046 | -16,142 |
| Viet Nam | 15,805 | 30,879 | +15,074 |
| Netherlands | 10,081 | 11,537 | +1,456 |
| Italy | 893 | 18,379 | +17,486 |
| France | 11,111 | 5,315 | -5,796 |
| Indonesia | 134 | 1,766 | +1,632 |
| XI | 1,322 | 405 | -917 |
| Malaysia | 121 | 443 | +322 |
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) | 72,987,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,063,321 |
| Other | 1,962,203 |
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) | 33,199,880 | 39,787,889 | +6,588,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,332,788 | 2,730,533 | -3,602,255 |
| Other | 942,078 | 1,020,125 | +78,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,478,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,514,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,165,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,198,263 |
| 000 | 1,962,203 |
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 | 20,622,638 | 29,855,629 | +9,232,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,600,710 | 6,913,450 | -5,687,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,699,523 | 2,466,104 | -233,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,180,902 | 1,017,361 | -163,541 |
| 000 | 942,078 | 1,020,125 | +78,047 |
| Holyhead | 432,239 | 964,943 | +532,704 |
| Southampton | 716,179 | 625,927 | -90,252 |
| Felixstowe | 287,182 | 603,377 | +316,195 |
| Dover | 570,539 | 1,115 | -569,424 |
| 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