Import/export HS code 16041992: Cod
Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,230,079 |
| Ireland | 1,322,560 |
| Germany | 687,996 |
| China | 299,284 |
| Netherlands | 273,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,049,472 | 3,180,607 | +1,131,135 |
| Ireland | 789,543 | 533,017 | -256,526 |
| Germany | 663,501 | 24,495 | -639,006 |
| China | 141,611 | 157,673 | +16,062 |
| Netherlands | 114,683 | 158,450 | +43,767 |
| Portugal | 44,364 | 60,795 | +16,431 |
| Spain | 29,375 | 20,688 | -8,687 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Poland | 10,804 | 2,984 | -7,820 |
| Denmark | 3,490 | 6,514 | +3,024 |
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 | 5,354,408 |
| Netherlands | 587,311 |
| Portugal | 354,771 |
| China | 299,284 |
| Spain | 50,063 |
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 | 2,036,798 | 3,317,610 | +1,280,812 |
| Netherlands | 558,406 | 28,905 | -529,501 |
| Portugal | 293,976 | 60,795 | -233,181 |
| China | 141,611 | 157,673 | +16,062 |
| Spain | 29,375 | 20,688 | -8,687 |
| Ireland | 46,890 | 0 | -46,890 |
| France | 0 | 17,037 | +17,037 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Norway | 10,804 | 2,984 | -7,820 |
| Iceland | 12,915 | 0 | -12,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,529,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248,428 |
| Other | 1,236,925 |
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) | 2,208,078 | 3,321,243 | +1,113,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 951,852 | 296,576 | -655,276 |
| Other | 703,908 | 533,017 | -170,891 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,472,527 |
| 000 | 1,236,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 389,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 295,610 |
| Felixstowe | 274,332 |
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 | 2,278,822 | 3,193,705 | +914,883 |
| 000 | 703,908 | 533,017 | -170,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,999 | 20,417 | -348,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,200 | 195,410 | +95,210 |
| Felixstowe | 158,606 | 115,726 | -42,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,339 | 78,088 | -70,251 |
| Holyhead | 85,635 | 0 | -85,635 |
| Portsmouth | 7,680 | 6,793 | -887 |
| Killingholme | 11,649 | 0 | -11,649 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,987 | +4,987 |
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 | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VARINA LIMITED | 30 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| CD WINES AND FOODS LTD | 16 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 15 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED | 13 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 12 |
| BRAND ORGANIC LTD | 11 |
| GREEN GOURMET 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 | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 4,168,895 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,088,412 |
| Australia | 524,837 |
| Gibraltar | 249,252 |
| Spain | 144,237 |
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 | 2,183,116 | 1,985,779 | -197,337 |
| United Arab Emirates | 550,541 | 537,871 | -12,670 |
| Australia | 0 | 524,837 | +524,837 |
| Gibraltar | 154,113 | 95,139 | -58,974 |
| Spain | 91,076 | 53,161 | -37,915 |
| France | 21,883 | 76,679 | +54,796 |
| Malta | 66,601 | 30,648 | -35,953 |
| New Zealand | 69,200 | 0 | -69,200 |
| Iceland | 31,304 | 7,406 | -23,898 |
| Singapore | 10,109 | 25,284 | +15,175 |
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 | 826,791 |
| Ireland | 9,904 |
| Norway | 2,987 |
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 | 457,963 | 368,828 | -89,135 |
| Ireland | 6,852 | 3,052 | -3,800 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,987 | +2,987 |
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) | 3,573,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,224,942 |
| Other | 839,682 |
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) | 1,847,636 | 1,725,751 | -121,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 938,997 | 1,285,945 | +346,948 |
| Other | 464,815 | 374,867 | -89,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,002,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,656,431 |
| 000 | 839,682 |
| Holyhead | 391,799 |
| London | 248,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,633,988 | 1,368,396 | -265,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 627,176 | 1,029,255 | +402,079 |
| 000 | 464,815 | 374,867 | -89,948 |
| Holyhead | 124,066 | 267,733 | +143,667 |
| London | 154,113 | 94,224 | -59,889 |
| Felixstowe | 79,772 | 102,724 | +22,952 |
| Dover | 22,922 | 72,578 | +49,656 |
| Southampton | 36,830 | 50,886 | +14,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,512 | 17,579 | -44,933 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,304 | 7,406 | -23,898 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16041992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod