Import/export HS code 16042005: Surimi preparations
Fish-based preparations, often used to make imitation crab or seafood products
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 | 39,071,224 |
| Poland | 10,605,546 |
| Belgium | 7,251,568 |
| India | 2,057,695 |
| Thailand | 1,649,354 |
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 | 21,609,559 | 17,461,665 | -4,147,894 |
| Poland | 5,436,783 | 5,168,763 | -268,020 |
| Belgium | 4,167,740 | 3,083,828 | -1,083,912 |
| India | 1,219,332 | 838,363 | -380,969 |
| Thailand | 945,486 | 703,868 | -241,618 |
| Malaysia | 599,234 | 588,005 | -11,229 |
| China | 270,222 | 232,867 | -37,355 |
| Ireland | 227,812 | 264,643 | +36,831 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 319,872 | 22,472 | -297,400 |
| France | 96,068 | 172,531 | +76,463 |
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 | 45,943,981 |
| Poland | 10,772,946 |
| India | 2,164,680 |
| Thailand | 1,986,674 |
| Malaysia | 1,260,066 |
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 | 25,653,551 | 20,290,430 | -5,363,121 |
| Poland | 5,436,783 | 5,336,163 | -100,620 |
| India | 1,299,520 | 865,160 | -434,360 |
| Thailand | 1,236,424 | 750,250 | -486,174 |
| Malaysia | 610,705 | 649,361 | +38,656 |
| China | 317,232 | 220,861 | -96,371 |
| Latvia | 120,303 | 218,375 | +98,072 |
| Spain | 68,241 | 180,174 | +111,933 |
| Viet Nam | 193,624 | 47,450 | -146,174 |
| France | 92,949 | 52,883 | -40,066 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,568,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,169,346 |
| Other | 661,920 |
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) | 27,194,940 | 23,374,007 | -3,820,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,877,568 | 5,291,778 | -2,585,790 |
| Other | 311,131 | 350,789 | +39,658 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 42,078,734 |
| London | 4,571,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,772,552 |
| Southampton | 3,612,333 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,112,487 |
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 | 23,941,896 | 18,136,838 | -5,805,058 |
| London | 2,818,749 | 1,753,250 | -1,065,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,275,881 | 2,496,671 | +1,220,790 |
| Southampton | 2,175,787 | 1,436,546 | -739,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 548,067 | 2,564,420 | +2,016,353 |
| Killingholme | 1,973,252 | 562,877 | -1,410,375 |
| Felixstowe | 1,171,822 | 853,492 | -318,330 |
| 000 | 311,131 | 350,789 | +39,658 |
| Middlesbrough | 314,580 | 338,838 | +24,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,066 | 70,177 | -404,889 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 54 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 54 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 50 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 45 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| VICIUNAI UK & IRELAND LTD | 34 |
| YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED | 28 |
| SCO-FRO GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| LINEAGE UK WAREHOUSING LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 854,084 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 108,801 |
| Australia | 70,131 |
| Singapore | 60,212 |
| South Korea | 47,375 |
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 | 179,629 | 674,455 | +494,826 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 63,657 | 45,144 | -18,513 |
| Australia | 0 | 70,131 | +70,131 |
| Singapore | 27,182 | 33,030 | +5,848 |
| South Korea | 30,093 | 17,282 | -12,811 |
| Denmark | 34,517 | 0 | -34,517 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,885 | 3,627 | -17,258 |
| Ireland | 7,579 | 3,267 | -4,312 |
| Oman | 7,565 | 0 | -7,565 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,326 | 0 | -6,326 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 7,419 |
| Thailand | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,204 | 3,215 | -989 |
| Thailand | 0 | 52 | +52 |
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) | 966,349 |
| Air transport | 223,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,942 |
| Other | 7,471 |
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) | 214,405 | 751,944 | +537,539 |
| Air transport | 127,574 | 95,456 | -32,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,942 | 0 | -38,942 |
| Other | 4,204 | 3,267 | -937 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 392,390 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 222,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,534 |
| Felixstowe | 93,609 |
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 | 76,716 | 315,674 | +238,958 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 102,913 | 265,172 | +162,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,547 | 95,456 | -31,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,776 | 73,758 | +38,982 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,609 | +93,609 |
| Dover | 34,517 | 0 | -34,517 |
| 000 | 4,204 | 3,267 | -937 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Holyhead | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,050 | 0 | -1,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042005
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish-based preparations, often used to make imitation crab or seafood products