Import/export HS code 160540: Various crustacean products
Prepared or preserved crustaceans, excluding crab and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,451,859 |
| Netherlands | 3,316,493 |
| Denmark | 2,830,261 |
| Germany | 629,715 |
| France | 477,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,302,879 | 1,148,980 | -1,153,899 |
| Netherlands | 1,700,409 | 1,616,084 | -84,325 |
| Denmark | 1,629,391 | 1,200,870 | -428,521 |
| Germany | 428,995 | 200,720 | -228,275 |
| France | 371,521 | 105,999 | -265,522 |
| Egypt | 230,713 | 109,706 | -121,007 |
| Myanmar | 39,534 | 180,053 | +140,519 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 201,170 | +201,170 |
| Peru | 126,840 | 0 | -126,840 |
| Belgium | 15,890 | 38,326 | +22,436 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,896,455 |
| Germany | 1,036,114 |
| Spain | 748,294 |
| Egypt | 340,419 |
| Malaysia | 201,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,263,604 | 3,632,851 | -1,630,753 |
| Germany | 560,847 | 475,267 | -85,580 |
| Spain | 724,435 | 23,859 | -700,576 |
| Egypt | 230,713 | 109,706 | -121,007 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 201,170 | +201,170 |
| Myanmar | 0 | 180,053 | +180,053 |
| Denmark | 15,288 | 154,008 | +138,720 |
| Peru | 67,876 | 0 | -67,876 |
| Greenland | 12,936 | 12,276 | -660 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 22,872 | +22,872 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,959,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,770,359 |
| Other | 103,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,124,292 | 2,835,446 | -1,288,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,786,182 | 1,984,177 | -802,005 |
| Other | 40,343 | 63,443 | +23,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,421,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,509,450 |
| Felixstowe | 2,394,770 |
| Harwich | 1,072,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 879,897 |
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 | 1,445,944 | 1,975,370 | +529,426 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,406,965 | 1,102,485 | -304,480 |
| Felixstowe | 2,031,078 | 363,692 | -1,667,386 |
| Harwich | 810,217 | 262,111 | -548,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 879,897 | +879,897 |
| Dover | 314,282 | 56,970 | -257,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 322,991 | 0 | -322,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,075 | 9,953 | -297,122 |
| Southampton | 158,802 | 0 | -158,802 |
| 499 | 0 | 150,322 | +150,322 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISFISH LTD | 48 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 34 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 21 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 18 |
| J.S. MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| SAF LTD. | 13 |
| THE BIG PRAWN CO. LTD. | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,265,489 |
| Netherlands | 1,029,979 |
| Spain | 64,376 |
| United Arab Emirates | 56,964 |
| France | 46,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 779,849 | 485,640 | -294,209 |
| Netherlands | 730,830 | 299,149 | -431,681 |
| Spain | 47,229 | 17,147 | -30,082 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,631 | 22,333 | -12,298 |
| France | 23,136 | 23,476 | +340 |
| Cyprus | 5,566 | 30,357 | +24,791 |
| Malta | 7,314 | 16,459 | +9,145 |
| Czechia | 6,641 | 15,677 | +9,036 |
| Greece | 13,726 | 0 | -13,726 |
| Singapore | 5,217 | 1,141 | -4,076 |
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 | 577 |
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 | 561 | 16 | -545 |
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) | 1,934,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,691 |
| Other | 192,569 |
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) | 1,178,260 | 756,074 | -422,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,032 | 53,659 | -351,373 |
| Other | 86,959 | 105,610 | +18,651 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 940,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 933,893 |
| Holyhead | 206,854 |
| 000 | 192,569 |
| Felixstowe | 103,198 |
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 | 717,790 | 222,341 | -495,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 595,112 | 338,781 | -256,331 |
| Holyhead | 132,383 | 74,471 | -57,912 |
| 000 | 86,959 | 105,610 | +18,651 |
| Felixstowe | 21,842 | 81,356 | +59,514 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,436 | 44,900 | -9,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,631 | 25,309 | -9,322 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,575 | +22,575 |
| Dover | 17,386 | 0 | -17,386 |
| Southampton | 9,712 | 0 | -9,712 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved crustaceans, excluding crab and lobster