Import/export HS code 16042070: Tuna products
Prepared or preserved products made from tuna, skipjack tuna, or similar fish
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,545,150 |
| Italy | 3,646,715 |
| Mauritius | 2,549,180 |
| Ecuador | 1,000,764 |
| Belgium | 735,164 |
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 | 2,722,620 | 2,822,530 | +99,910 |
| Italy | 3,635,070 | 11,645 | -3,623,425 |
| Mauritius | 1,360,994 | 1,188,186 | -172,808 |
| Ecuador | 440,252 | 560,512 | +120,260 |
| Belgium | 735,164 | 0 | -735,164 |
| Madagascar | 82,741 | 311,187 | +228,446 |
| Netherlands | 198,884 | 158,004 | -40,880 |
| Poland | 145,113 | 62,057 | -83,056 |
| Turkey | 58,669 | 122,882 | +64,213 |
| Spain | 112,390 | 10,536 | -101,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,884,833 |
| Mauritius | 2,549,180 |
| Italy | 2,403,079 |
| Ecuador | 2,342,569 |
| Spain | 1,728,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,053,321 | 831,512 | -2,221,809 |
| Mauritius | 1,360,994 | 1,188,186 | -172,808 |
| Italy | 2,391,434 | 11,645 | -2,379,789 |
| Ecuador | 615,444 | 1,727,125 | +1,111,681 |
| Spain | 1,636,869 | 91,444 | -1,545,425 |
| Ghana | 0 | 597,781 | +597,781 |
| Madagascar | 82,741 | 311,187 | +228,446 |
| Turkey | 98,199 | 122,882 | +24,683 |
| Panama | 0 | 109,530 | +109,530 |
| China | 27,054 | 50,411 | +23,357 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 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) | 8,198,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,371,723 |
| Other | 510,580 |
| Air transport | 961 |
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) | 5,934,831 | 2,263,644 | -3,671,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,432,282 | 2,939,441 | -492,841 |
| Other | 278,921 | 231,659 | -47,262 |
| Air transport | 961 | 0 | -961 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,683,700 |
| London | 2,734,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,245,080 |
| Felixstowe | 1,452,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 966,610 |
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 | 3,450,293 | 2,233,407 | -1,216,886 |
| London | 2,681,623 | 53,159 | -2,628,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 794,460 | 1,450,620 | +656,160 |
| Felixstowe | 1,051,381 | 400,864 | -650,517 |
| Eurotunnel | 515,189 | 451,421 | -63,768 |
| 000 | 278,921 | 231,659 | -47,262 |
| Belfast Port | 82,741 | 311,187 | +228,446 |
| Portsmouth | 12,011 | 175,599 | +163,588 |
| Newhaven | 178,460 | 0 | -178,460 |
| Poole | 177,902 | 0 | -177,902 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 81 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 29 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 19 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 14 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 12 |
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 12 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 11 |
| JFC (UK) 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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,080,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 329,027 |
| Egypt | 26,879 |
| Ireland | 10,166 |
| Bahrain | 7,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 713,351 | 366,711 | -346,640 |
| United Arab Emirates | 138,236 | 190,791 | +52,555 |
| Egypt | 10,436 | 16,443 | +6,007 |
| Ireland | 8,187 | 1,979 | -6,208 |
| Bahrain | 5,166 | 2,258 | -2,908 |
| Kenya | 7,255 | 0 | -7,255 |
| Malaysia | 2,323 | 3,596 | +1,273 |
| Guyana | 0 | 5,629 | +5,629 |
| Kuwait | 4,204 | 1,105 | -3,099 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 4,843 | +4,843 |
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 | 2,220 |
| XU | 1,190 |
| Philippines | 39 |
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 | 1,218 | 1,002 | -216 |
| XU | 213 | 977 | +764 |
| Philippines | 39 | 0 | -39 |
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) | 1,485,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,785 |
| Other | 3,449 |
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) | 892,709 | 592,892 | -299,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,717 | 1,068 | -5,649 |
| Other | 1,470 | 1,979 | +509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,080,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,537 |
| Felixstowe | 42,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,717 |
| 000 | 3,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 713,351 | 366,711 | -346,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,792 | 201,745 | +44,953 |
| Felixstowe | 19,186 | 23,206 | +4,020 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,717 | 0 | -6,717 |
| 000 | 1,470 | 1,979 | +509 |
| Southampton | 3,380 | 0 | -3,380 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,230 | +1,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,068 | +1,068 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16042070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved products made from tuna, skipjack tuna, or similar fish