Import/export HS code 160510: Crab products
Prepared or preserved crab, such as canned crab or crab meat
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 6,797,878 |
| Viet Nam | 3,445,453 |
| Norway | 2,004,677 |
| India | 1,366,339 |
| Netherlands | 549,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 3,981,514 | 2,816,364 | -1,165,150 |
| Viet Nam | 1,810,982 | 1,634,471 | -176,511 |
| Norway | 911,196 | 1,093,481 | +182,285 |
| India | 490,922 | 875,417 | +384,495 |
| Netherlands | 157,516 | 391,780 | +234,264 |
| Denmark | 236,615 | 115,361 | -121,254 |
| Ireland | 193,079 | 156,042 | -37,037 |
| China | 180,428 | 135,838 | -44,590 |
| France | 79,990 | 181,894 | +101,904 |
| Sri Lanka | 126,119 | 130,948 | +4,829 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 7,257,334 |
| Viet Nam | 2,184,860 |
| Norway | 2,070,449 |
| India | 1,344,018 |
| Tunisia | 1,248,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4,017,964 | 3,239,370 | -778,594 |
| Viet Nam | 691,412 | 1,493,448 | +802,036 |
| Norway | 976,968 | 1,093,481 | +116,513 |
| India | 490,922 | 853,096 | +362,174 |
| Tunisia | 1,107,627 | 141,023 | -966,604 |
| China | 302,803 | 135,838 | -166,965 |
| Sri Lanka | 163,312 | 136,211 | -27,101 |
| Denmark | 121,749 | 118,849 | -2,900 |
| South Korea | 55,571 | 64,456 | +8,885 |
| Netherlands | 21,637 | 91,125 | +69,488 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 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) | 13,740,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,980,614 |
| Other | 252,151 |
| Air transport | 212,315 |
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) | 7,235,178 | 6,504,826 | -730,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 870,425 | 1,110,189 | +239,764 |
| Other | 174,009 | 78,142 | -95,867 |
| Air transport | 67,292 | 145,023 | +77,731 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,754,823 |
| Southampton | 3,013,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,902,264 |
| Grimsby | 1,195,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 808,168 |
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 | 3,208,381 | 2,546,442 | -661,939 |
| Southampton | 1,539,963 | 1,473,851 | -66,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,667,986 | 1,234,278 | -433,708 |
| Grimsby | 650,158 | 545,702 | -104,456 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,514 | 637,654 | +467,140 |
| Dover | 364,773 | 175,892 | -188,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,683 | 201,705 | -70,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,059 | 256,290 | +78,231 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 388,990 | +388,990 |
| 000 | 174,009 | 78,142 | -95,867 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 94 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 80 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 58 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 48 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| CHAMPION SEAFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 22 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 14 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,901,396 |
| South Korea | 248,321 |
| Indonesia | 183,968 |
| Spain | 91,082 |
| Japan | 81,232 |
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 | 3,392,678 | 2,508,718 | -883,960 |
| South Korea | 0 | 248,321 | +248,321 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 183,968 | +183,968 |
| Spain | 37,049 | 54,033 | +16,984 |
| Japan | 81,232 | 0 | -81,232 |
| Netherlands | 78,417 | 0 | -78,417 |
| Ireland | 26,818 | 44,345 | +17,527 |
| Belgium | 25,850 | 22,219 | -3,631 |
| Denmark | 4,448 | 36,877 | +32,429 |
| Portugal | 1,597 | 31,161 | +29,564 |
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 | 42 |
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 | 25 | 17 | -8 |
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) | 6,301,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 556,903 |
| Other | 54 |
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) | 3,593,648 | 2,707,924 | -885,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,472 | 449,431 | +341,959 |
| Other | 37 | 17 | -20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,862,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,277,259 |
| Southampton | 248,321 |
| Felixstowe | 183,968 |
| Dover | 83,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,628,064 | 2,234,169 | -393,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 847,832 | 429,427 | -418,405 |
| Southampton | 0 | 248,321 | +248,321 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 183,968 | +183,968 |
| Dover | 83,011 | 0 | -83,011 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 81,232 | 0 | -81,232 |
| Holyhead | 26,781 | 18,372 | -8,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 25,956 | +25,956 |
| Portsmouth | 19,182 | 0 | -19,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 17,142 | +17,142 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved crab, such as canned crab or crab meat