Import/export HS code 16042050: Sardine and mackerel products
Prepared or preserved products made from sardines, bonito, mackerel, and similar fish
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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 | 469,889 |
| Portugal | 107,390 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
| France | 33,575 |
| Spain | 27,186 |
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 | 209,603 | 260,286 | +50,683 |
| Portugal | 61,905 | 45,485 | -16,420 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| France | 8,958 | 24,617 | +15,659 |
| Spain | 8,715 | 18,471 | +9,756 |
| Poland | 16,047 | 6,667 | -9,380 |
| China | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Turkey | 2,721 | 0 | -2,721 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 579,565 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 |
| Spain | 27,186 |
| France | 24,517 |
| Poland | 22,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 278,549 | 301,016 | +22,467 |
| Lithuania | 37,004 | 0 | -37,004 |
| Spain | 8,715 | 18,471 | +9,756 |
| France | 1,917 | 22,600 | +20,683 |
| Poland | 16,047 | 6,667 | -9,380 |
| China | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| India | 11,357 | 0 | -11,357 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,219 | +3,219 |
| Turkey | 2,721 | 0 | -2,721 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,156 | +1,156 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 529,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,692 |
| Other | 6,772 |
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) | 232,375 | 296,919 | +64,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,775 | 70,917 | -54,858 |
| Other | 0 | 6,772 | +6,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 274,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,027 |
| Dover | 64,713 |
| Portsmouth | 32,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 114,943 | 159,686 | +44,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,237 | 97,203 | +32,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,569 | 36,458 | -20,111 |
| Dover | 39,734 | 24,979 | -14,755 |
| Portsmouth | 8,640 | 23,533 | +14,893 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,040 | 3,397 | -23,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,682 | 4,700 | -7,982 |
| Southampton | 0 | 14,707 | +14,707 |
| Felixstowe | 14,078 | 0 | -14,078 |
| Jersey | 8,074 | 2,017 | -6,057 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 5,042 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,524 |
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 | 2,189 | 2,853 | +664 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
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 | 5,042 |
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 | 2,189 | 2,853 | +664 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,189 | 2,853 | +664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,189 | 2,853 | +664 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,524 | 0 | -2,524 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved products made from sardines, bonito, mackerel, and similar fish