Import/export HS code 160420: Various prepared fish
Other types of prepared or preserved fish not covered in previous categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 38,708,992 |
| Germany | 16,886,683 |
| Poland | 13,447,620 |
| Belgium | 9,063,168 |
| France | 7,723,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 21,250,859 | 17,458,133 | -3,792,726 |
| Germany | 8,041,577 | 8,845,106 | +803,529 |
| Poland | 7,240,197 | 6,207,423 | -1,032,774 |
| Belgium | 5,458,011 | 3,605,157 | -1,852,854 |
| France | 4,267,739 | 3,455,542 | -812,197 |
| Malaysia | 2,798,361 | 2,551,645 | -246,716 |
| Thailand | 2,550,425 | 2,459,238 | -91,187 |
| Ireland | 2,457,189 | 1,725,194 | -731,995 |
| Netherlands | 2,603,815 | 1,463,024 | -1,140,791 |
| Denmark | 2,005,937 | 1,687,519 | -318,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 45,346,631 |
| Poland | 13,574,226 |
| Germany | 12,902,435 |
| France | 7,878,451 |
| Malaysia | 5,478,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 24,917,923 | 20,428,708 | -4,489,215 |
| Poland | 7,011,788 | 6,562,438 | -449,350 |
| Germany | 6,229,102 | 6,673,333 | +444,231 |
| France | 5,198,656 | 2,679,795 | -2,518,861 |
| Malaysia | 2,975,904 | 2,502,958 | -472,946 |
| Thailand | 2,829,397 | 2,412,224 | -417,173 |
| Norway | 3,257,946 | 1,349,537 | -1,908,409 |
| Spain | 2,026,180 | 977,612 | -1,048,568 |
| Mauritius | 1,379,637 | 1,169,543 | -210,094 |
| India | 1,404,557 | 1,103,271 | -301,286 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 20 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
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 | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Outer London - South | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 78,569,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,719,683 |
| Other | 4,074,444 |
| Air transport | 34,907 |
| Rail transport | 29,888 |
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) | 42,500,771 | 36,068,589 | -6,432,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,990,099 | 20,729,584 | -5,260,515 |
| Other | 2,441,942 | 1,632,502 | -809,440 |
| Air transport | 29,625 | 5,282 | -24,343 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 29,888 | +29,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 51,180,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,014,005 |
| Felixstowe | 13,087,235 |
| London | 7,857,682 |
| Southampton | 6,337,488 |
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 | 29,119,949 | 22,060,247 | -7,059,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,559,350 | 12,454,655 | +1,895,305 |
| Felixstowe | 7,477,730 | 5,609,505 | -1,868,225 |
| London | 5,655,349 | 2,202,333 | -3,453,016 |
| Southampton | 3,487,927 | 2,849,561 | -638,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,325,386 | 3,831,232 | +1,505,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,006,259 | 2,704,883 | +698,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,363,827 | 2,149,687 | -214,140 |
| 000 | 2,441,942 | 1,632,502 | -809,440 |
| Killingholme | 2,101,248 | 453,520 | -1,647,728 |
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 | 136 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 101 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 91 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 83 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 72 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 68 |
| FRESHASIA FOODS LTD | 59 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 58 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 56 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 93 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,268,042 |
| Canada | 1,244,075 |
| Ireland | 1,092,811 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 560,608 |
| United Arab Emirates | 505,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 206,772 | 3,061,270 | +2,854,498 |
| Canada | 714,769 | 529,306 | -185,463 |
| Ireland | 616,928 | 475,883 | -141,045 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 508,335 | 52,273 | -456,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 228,048 | 277,243 | +49,195 |
| Denmark | 285,266 | 170,631 | -114,635 |
| Malta | 79,367 | 99,333 | +19,966 |
| Australia | 2,430 | 139,547 | +137,117 |
| France | 33,697 | 97,097 | +63,400 |
| South Korea | 66,387 | 17,582 | -48,805 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 50,197 |
| Poland | 33,891 |
| Germany | 20,190 |
| Ireland | 6,733 |
| Viet Nam | 3,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 5,232 | 44,965 | +39,733 |
| Poland | 13,860 | 20,031 | +6,171 |
| Germany | 13,223 | 6,967 | -6,256 |
| Ireland | 2,587 | 4,146 | +1,559 |
| Viet Nam | 1,853 | 1,267 | -586 |
| Peru | 0 | 55 | +55 |
| Thailand | 0 | 52 | +52 |
| Philippines | 39 | 0 | -39 |
| Spain | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,700,990 |
| Air transport | 2,651,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,472,936 |
| Other | 327,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,876,932 | 1,824,058 | -52,874 |
| Air transport | 145,941 | 2,505,703 | +2,359,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 854,952 | 617,984 | -236,968 |
| Other | 163,559 | 164,118 | +559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,649,719 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,625,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,129,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 831,395 |
| Southampton | 499,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,914 | 2,504,805 | +2,359,891 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 841,401 | 784,178 | -57,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 536,839 | 592,454 | +55,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,729 | 459,666 | +87,937 |
| Southampton | 491,207 | 8,022 | -483,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,074 | 161,376 | -95,698 |
| Felixstowe | 95,512 | 251,186 | +155,674 |
| 000 | 163,559 | 164,118 | +559 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,436 | 45,051 | -26,385 |
| Dover | 34,517 | 79,453 | +44,936 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of prepared or preserved fish not covered in previous categories