Import/export HS code 16053090: Various lobster products
Lobster products not used for processing, like ready-to-eat lobster
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 5,181,185 |
| Denmark | 201,114 |
| France | 178,408 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 |
| Netherlands | 28,210 |
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 | 1,669,980 | 3,511,205 | +1,841,225 |
| Denmark | 36,586 | 164,528 | +127,942 |
| France | 90,224 | 88,184 | -2,040 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 | 0 | -101,333 |
| Netherlands | 28,210 | 0 | -28,210 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,335 | +3,335 |
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 | 5,534,549 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 |
| France | 34,906 |
| Denmark | 17,688 |
| United States | 1,774 |
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 | 1,807,171 | 3,727,378 | +1,920,207 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 | 0 | -101,333 |
| France | 17,829 | 17,077 | -752 |
| Denmark | 0 | 17,688 | +17,688 |
| United States | 0 | 1,774 | +1,774 |
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 | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 5,104,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,732 |
| Air transport | 177,042 |
| Other | 4,480 |
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) | 1,771,313 | 3,333,018 | +1,561,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,020 | 252,712 | +97,692 |
| Air transport | 0 | 177,042 | +177,042 |
| Other | 0 | 4,480 | +4,480 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,880,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,510,815 |
| Felixstowe | 622,787 |
| Southampton | 288,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,042 |
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 | 429,296 | 2,451,235 | +2,021,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 695,768 | 815,047 | +119,279 |
| Felixstowe | 422,475 | 200,312 | -222,163 |
| Southampton | 288,570 | 0 | -288,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 177,042 | +177,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,342 | 33,577 | -40,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 37,530 | +37,530 |
| Portsmouth | 15,882 | 17,077 | +1,195 |
| London | 0 | 30,952 | +30,952 |
| 000 | 0 | 4,480 | +4,480 |
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 | 9 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 1,579,819 |
| Ireland | 88,225 |
| Spain | 3,558 |
| Gibraltar | 1,102 |
| United Arab Emirates | 927 |
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 | 468,514 | 1,111,305 | +642,791 |
| Ireland | 36,930 | 51,295 | +14,365 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,558 | +3,558 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 1,102 | +1,102 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 927 | +927 |
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) | 1,643,885 |
| Other | 25,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,485 |
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) | 487,843 | 1,156,042 | +668,199 |
| Other | 17,601 | 7,660 | -9,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 4,485 | +4,485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,579,819 |
| Holyhead | 60,416 |
| 000 | 25,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,548 |
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 | 468,514 | 1,111,305 | +642,791 |
| Holyhead | 19,329 | 41,087 | +21,758 |
| 000 | 17,601 | 7,660 | -9,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,485 | +4,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,548 | +2,548 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,102 | +1,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16053090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lobster products not used for processing, like ready-to-eat lobster