Import/export HS code 030616: Cold-water shrimp and prawns
Cold-water shrimp and prawns, including Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon
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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 | 2,274,877 |
| Norway | 1,565,031 |
| Netherlands | 672,265 |
| Denmark | 634,644 |
| Ireland | 487,900 |
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 | 1,562,773 | 712,104 | -850,669 |
| Norway | 884,564 | 680,467 | -204,097 |
| Netherlands | 524,149 | 148,116 | -376,033 |
| Denmark | 288,852 | 345,792 | +56,940 |
| Ireland | 265,773 | 222,127 | -43,646 |
| Iceland | 82,560 | 231,400 | +148,840 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 231,903 | +231,903 |
| China | 3,949 | 141,601 | +137,652 |
| Germany | 42,414 | 391 | -42,023 |
| France | 27,276 | 14,749 | -12,527 |
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 | 2,404,444 |
| Norway | 575,919 |
| Lithuania | 551,688 |
| Estonia | 468,283 |
| China | 461,995 |
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 | 1,569,384 | 835,060 | -734,324 |
| Norway | 420,843 | 155,076 | -265,767 |
| Lithuania | 275,203 | 276,485 | +1,282 |
| Estonia | 238,280 | 230,003 | -8,277 |
| China | 216,737 | 245,258 | +28,521 |
| Germany | 275,674 | 75,140 | -200,534 |
| Greenland | 127,428 | 128,886 | +1,458 |
| Viet Nam | 2,778 | 231,903 | +229,125 |
| Iceland | 0 | 197,675 | +197,675 |
| Netherlands | 97,383 | 30,816 | -66,567 |
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 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,107,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 771,653 |
| Other | 488,291 |
| Air transport | 52,636 |
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) | 2,906,975 | 2,200,909 | -706,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 493,721 | 277,932 | -215,789 |
| Other | 265,773 | 222,518 | -43,255 |
| Air transport | 24,415 | 28,221 | +3,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,217,126 |
| Grimsby | 1,488,942 |
| 000 | 488,291 |
| Felixstowe | 360,669 |
| Southampton | 247,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,848,504 | 1,368,622 | -479,882 |
| Grimsby | 866,942 | 622,000 | -244,942 |
| 000 | 265,773 | 222,518 | -43,255 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 360,669 | +360,669 |
| Southampton | 234,495 | 12,835 | -221,660 |
| Middlesbrough | 170,124 | 33,725 | -136,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,787 | 0 | -191,787 |
| Hull | 17,622 | 58,467 | +40,845 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,415 | 28,221 | +3,806 |
| Jersey | 27,276 | 14,749 | -12,527 |
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 | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 23 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| OCEAN CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 16 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| KOHYO UK LTD | 9 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 7 |
| SHIELD FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,588,764 |
| Denmark | 129,034 |
| Viet Nam | 68,368 |
| Spain | 57,531 |
| France | 54,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,108,203 | 1,480,561 | -627,642 |
| Denmark | 0 | 129,034 | +129,034 |
| Viet Nam | 68,368 | 0 | -68,368 |
| Spain | 57,531 | 0 | -57,531 |
| France | 42,980 | 11,625 | -31,355 |
| Ireland | 34,779 | 17,859 | -16,920 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,303 | 21,042 | -4,261 |
| Singapore | 3,214 | 0 | -3,214 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,364 | 0 | -1,364 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,373 |
| Germany | 7,325 |
| Viet Nam | 2,932 |
| Netherlands | 2,541 |
| XI | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 20,130 | 2,243 | -17,887 |
| Germany | 3,434 | 3,891 | +457 |
| Viet Nam | 105 | 2,827 | +2,722 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,541 | +2,541 |
| XI | 0 | 47 | +47 |
| China | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 3,736,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,849 |
| Other | 49,629 |
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) | 2,115,165 | 1,621,220 | -493,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,807 | 21,042 | -173,765 |
| Other | 31,770 | 17,859 | -13,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,793,701 |
| Eurotunnel | 636,005 |
| Felixstowe | 256,845 |
| Southampton | 102,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,890,501 | 903,200 | -987,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,830 | 461,175 | +286,345 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 256,845 | +256,845 |
| Southampton | 96,885 | 5,545 | -91,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,852 | 0 | -85,852 |
| Poole | 57,531 | 0 | -57,531 |
| 000 | 31,770 | 17,859 | -13,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,364 | 15,497 | +14,133 |
| Holyhead | 3,009 | 0 | -3,009 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030616
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-water shrimp and prawns, including Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon