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 | 3,494,532 |
| Netherlands | 3,374,947 |
| Denmark | 2,766,228 |
| 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 | 2,480,835 | 1,013,697 | -1,467,138 |
| Netherlands | 1,683,283 | 1,691,664 | +8,381 |
| Denmark | 1,687,795 | 1,078,433 | -609,362 |
| Germany | 372,358 | 257,357 | -115,001 |
| 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 | 8,905,326 |
| Germany | 1,068,711 |
| Spain | 749,414 |
| 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 | 5,535,061 | 3,370,265 | -2,164,796 |
| Germany | 536,807 | 531,904 | -4,903 |
| Spain | 665,938 | 83,476 | -582,462 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,966,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,806,189 |
| Other | 96,562 |
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) | 4,114,435 | 2,852,061 | -1,262,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,964,130 | 1,842,059 | -1,122,071 |
| Other | 39,259 | 57,303 | +18,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,499,594 |
| Felixstowe | 2,617,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,556,884 |
| Harwich | 1,098,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 700,289 |
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 | 1,509,419 | 1,990,175 | +480,756 |
| Felixstowe | 2,273,159 | 343,892 | -1,929,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,374,964 | 1,181,920 | -193,044 |
| Harwich | 763,392 | 334,808 | -428,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 700,289 | +700,289 |
| Dover | 319,768 | 50,135 | -269,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 322,991 | 0 | -322,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,075 | 9,953 | -297,122 |
| Southampton | 94,677 | 64,125 | -30,552 |
| Killingholme | 100,408 | 0 | -100,408 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISFISH LTD | 47 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 34 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 1,252,769 |
| Netherlands | 1,029,979 |
| Spain | 96,595 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,724 |
| Cyprus | 52,348 |
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 | 649,999 | 602,770 | -47,229 |
| Netherlands | 539,632 | 490,347 | -49,285 |
| Spain | 77,462 | 19,133 | -58,329 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,867 | 23,857 | -10,010 |
| Cyprus | 21,355 | 30,993 | +9,638 |
| France | 23,136 | 23,476 | +340 |
| Malta | 11,904 | 16,459 | +4,555 |
| Czechia | 8,567 | 15,677 | +7,110 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 175,233 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 77,506 | 97,727 | +20,221 |
| 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) | 1,972,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 481,412 |
| Other | 175,810 |
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) | 897,147 | 1,075,439 | +178,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,229 | 55,183 | -371,046 |
| Other | 78,067 | 97,743 | +19,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 946,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 940,131 |
| Holyhead | 200,396 |
| 000 | 175,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 521,359 | 424,744 | -96,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 526,827 | 413,304 | -113,523 |
| Holyhead | 83,486 | 116,910 | +33,424 |
| 000 | 78,067 | 97,743 | +19,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,010 | 44,900 | -40,110 |
| Felixstowe | 21,842 | 81,356 | +59,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,867 | 26,833 | -7,034 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,425 | 22,575 | +6,150 |
| Dover | 19,312 | 0 | -19,312 |
| Southampton | 15,248 | 0 | -15,248 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved crustaceans, excluding crab and lobster