Import/export HS code 160510: Crab products
Prepared or preserved crab, such as canned crab or crab meat
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 6,399,826 |
| Viet Nam | 3,575,905 |
| Norway | 1,969,984 |
| India | 1,236,613 |
| Netherlands | 531,071 |
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 | 3,607,476 | 2,792,350 | -815,126 |
| Viet Nam | 1,815,038 | 1,760,867 | -54,171 |
| Norway | 904,527 | 1,065,457 | +160,930 |
| India | 490,922 | 745,691 | +254,769 |
| Netherlands | 157,516 | 373,555 | +216,039 |
| Ireland | 180,519 | 190,188 | +9,669 |
| Denmark | 228,933 | 122,966 | -105,967 |
| China | 180,428 | 135,838 | -44,590 |
| France | 77,966 | 183,918 | +105,952 |
| 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 | 6,746,235 |
| Viet Nam | 2,315,312 |
| Norway | 2,035,756 |
| 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 | 3,660,605 | 3,085,630 | -574,975 |
| Viet Nam | 964,626 | 1,350,686 | +386,060 |
| Norway | 970,299 | 1,065,457 | +95,158 |
| India | 490,922 | 853,096 | +362,174 |
| Tunisia | 838,469 | 410,181 | -428,288 |
| China | 296,401 | 142,240 | -154,161 |
| Sri Lanka | 163,312 | 136,211 | -27,101 |
| Denmark | 120,469 | 116,564 | -3,905 |
| South Korea | 55,571 | 64,456 | +8,885 |
| Ireland | 19,070 | 77,900 | +58,830 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 13,311,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,922,459 |
| Other | 257,058 |
| 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) | 6,887,757 | 6,423,720 | -464,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 854,009 | 1,068,450 | +214,441 |
| Other | 144,770 | 112,288 | -32,482 |
| 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 | 5,351,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,032,716 |
| Southampton | 2,886,802 |
| Grimsby | 1,161,167 |
| Eurotunnel | 804,680 |
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 | 2,985,555 | 2,366,251 | -619,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,672,042 | 1,360,674 | -311,368 |
| Southampton | 1,401,302 | 1,485,500 | +84,198 |
| Grimsby | 643,489 | 517,678 | -125,811 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,780 | 642,900 | +481,120 |
| Dover | 364,773 | 139,527 | -225,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 265,001 | 191,085 | -73,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,059 | 256,290 | +78,231 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 378,054 | +378,054 |
| 000 | 144,770 | 112,288 | -32,482 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KINGFISHER FOODS LIMITED | 93 |
| JOHN WEST FOODS LIMITED | 80 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 57 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 47 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| CHAMPION SEAFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 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 | 6,815,108 |
| 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 | 4,275,502 | 2,539,606 | -1,735,896 |
| South Korea | 0 | 248,321 | +248,321 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 183,968 | +183,968 |
| Spain | 18,649 | 72,433 | +53,784 |
| Japan | 81,232 | 0 | -81,232 |
| Netherlands | 62,582 | 15,835 | -46,747 |
| Ireland | 26,845 | 44,345 | +17,500 |
| Belgium | 34,938 | 22,219 | -12,719 |
| 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 | 57 |
| XU | 24 |
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 | 40 | 17 | -23 |
| XU | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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) | 7,147,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 633,876 |
| Other | 81 |
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) | 4,374,352 | 2,773,047 | -1,601,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,445 | 449,431 | +264,986 |
| Other | 64 | 17 | -47 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,646,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,327 |
| Southampton | 248,321 |
| Dover | 233,262 |
| Felixstowe | 183,968 |
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 | 3,379,208 | 2,267,506 | -1,111,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 804,114 | 461,213 | -342,901 |
| Southampton | 0 | 248,321 | +248,321 |
| Dover | 233,262 | 0 | -233,262 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 183,968 | +183,968 |
| 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