Import/export HS code 03061210: Whole lobsters
Whole lobsters, live or processed, including fresh, frozen, or cooked
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 4,532,095 |
| France | 1,141,319 |
| China | 161,730 |
| Netherlands | 161,164 |
| Ireland | 46,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,045,648 | 2,486,447 | +440,799 |
| France | 515,613 | 625,706 | +110,093 |
| China | 0 | 161,730 | +161,730 |
| Netherlands | 73,386 | 87,778 | +14,392 |
| Ireland | 28,609 | 17,682 | -10,927 |
| Germany | 12,641 | 15,883 | +3,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 5,657,449 |
| United States | 167,209 |
| France | 158,984 |
| United Kingdom | 12,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,392,741 | 3,264,708 | +871,967 |
| United States | 135,471 | 31,738 | -103,733 |
| France | 106,435 | 52,549 | -53,886 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 12,666 | +12,666 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,629,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,077,106 |
| Air transport | 289,370 |
| Other | 74,815 |
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) | 2,043,102 | 2,586,730 | +543,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 397,155 | 679,951 | +282,796 |
| Air transport | 194,390 | 94,980 | -99,410 |
| Other | 41,250 | 33,565 | -7,685 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,052,000 |
| Southampton | 831,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 805,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 728,535 |
| Dover | 714,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,261,462 | 790,538 | -470,924 |
| Southampton | 225,957 | 605,117 | +379,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,663 | 625,159 | +444,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,043 | 444,492 | +160,449 |
| Dover | 135,471 | 579,507 | +444,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,388 | 157,236 | +13,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,390 | 94,980 | -99,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,298 | 12,666 | -84,632 |
| Portsmouth | 91,000 | 0 | -91,000 |
| 000 | 41,250 | 33,565 | -7,685 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 442,168 |
| Ireland | 315,819 |
| Denmark | 94,185 |
| Spain | 55,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 210,973 | 231,195 | +20,222 |
| Ireland | 131,026 | 184,793 | +53,767 |
| Denmark | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
| Spain | 55,620 | 0 | -55,620 |
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 | 256,906 |
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 | 111,569 | 145,337 | +33,768 |
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) | 337,272 |
| Other | 256,906 |
| Rail transport | 219,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,185 |
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) | 261,239 | 76,033 | -185,206 |
| Other | 111,569 | 145,337 | +33,768 |
| Rail transport | 24,811 | 194,618 | +169,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 333,490 |
| 000 | 256,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,185 |
| Portsmouth | 73,066 |
| Holyhead | 59,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,247 | 200,243 | +66,996 |
| 000 | 111,569 | 145,337 | +33,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
| Portsmouth | 58,140 | 14,926 | -43,214 |
| Holyhead | 20,160 | 39,456 | +19,296 |
| Dover | 58,008 | 0 | -58,008 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,495 | 16,026 | -469 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03061210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole lobsters, live or processed, including fresh, frozen, or cooked