Import/export HS code 16041992: Cod
Prepared or preserved cod, including canned or cooked cod
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 5,088,779 |
| Ireland | 1,301,258 |
| Germany | 687,996 |
| China | 299,284 |
| Netherlands | 258,650 |
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 | 2,205,878 | 2,882,901 | +677,023 |
| Ireland | 772,557 | 528,701 | -243,856 |
| Germany | 683,909 | 4,087 | -679,822 |
| China | 208,188 | 91,096 | -117,092 |
| Netherlands | 100,200 | 158,450 | +58,250 |
| Portugal | 45,407 | 56,242 | +10,835 |
| Spain | 29,787 | 18,769 | -11,018 |
| Viet Nam | 16,995 | 0 | -16,995 |
| Poland | 10,804 | 2,984 | -7,820 |
| Denmark | 5,278 | 6,914 | +1,636 |
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 | 5,339,925 |
| Netherlands | 446,011 |
| Portugal | 351,261 |
| China | 299,284 |
| Spain | 48,556 |
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 | 2,340,429 | 2,999,496 | +659,067 |
| Netherlands | 417,106 | 28,905 | -388,201 |
| Portugal | 295,019 | 56,242 | -238,777 |
| China | 208,188 | 91,096 | -117,092 |
| Spain | 29,787 | 18,769 | -11,018 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 5,388,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,231,116 |
| Other | 1,215,623 |
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) | 2,431,061 | 2,956,960 | +525,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 966,633 | 264,483 | -702,150 |
| Other | 686,922 | 528,701 | -158,221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,330,589 |
| 000 | 1,215,623 |
| 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 | 2,439,803 | 2,890,786 | +450,983 |
| 000 | 686,922 | 528,701 | -158,221 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,999 | 20,417 | -348,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,200 | 195,410 | +95,210 |
| Felixstowe | 225,183 | 49,149 | -176,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,626 | 53,127 | -103,499 |
| Holyhead | 85,635 | 0 | -85,635 |
| Portsmouth | 9,599 | 4,874 | -4,725 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 4,189,831 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,114,550 |
| Australia | 524,837 |
| Gibraltar | 230,382 |
| Spain | 143,907 |
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 | 2,324,690 | 1,865,141 | -459,549 |
| United Arab Emirates | 613,006 | 501,544 | -111,462 |
| Australia | 0 | 524,837 | +524,837 |
| Gibraltar | 146,128 | 84,254 | -61,874 |
| Spain | 83,757 | 60,150 | -23,607 |
| France | 22,812 | 75,750 | +52,938 |
| Malta | 66,601 | 30,648 | -35,953 |
| New Zealand | 69,200 | 0 | -69,200 |
| Iceland | 31,304 | 7,406 | -23,898 |
| Singapore | 10,847 | 23,054 | +12,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,599 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,406 | 1,193 | -7,213 |
| Norway | 2,595 | 392 | -2,203 |
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) | 3,546,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,224,341 |
| Other | 875,292 |
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) | 1,971,045 | 1,575,421 | -395,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 981,617 | 1,242,724 | +261,107 |
| Other | 480,770 | 394,522 | -86,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,983,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,695,486 |
| 000 | 875,292 |
| Holyhead | 391,799 |
| London | 229,467 |
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 | 1,724,725 | 1,258,905 | -465,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 697,422 | 998,064 | +300,642 |
| 000 | 480,770 | 394,522 | -86,248 |
| Holyhead | 160,225 | 231,574 | +71,349 |
| London | 146,128 | 83,339 | -62,789 |
| Felixstowe | 62,365 | 102,724 | +40,359 |
| Dover | 22,922 | 72,578 | +49,656 |
| Southampton | 34,596 | 49,741 | +15,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,025 | 12,899 | -46,126 |
| 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