Import/export HS code 160553: Mussel products
Prepared or preserved mussels, ready to eat or used in cooking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 7,997,916 |
| Denmark | 1,362,027 |
| Netherlands | 680,565 |
| Germany | 587,140 |
| Spain | 372,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4,241,527 | 3,756,389 | -485,138 |
| Denmark | 438,363 | 923,664 | +485,301 |
| Netherlands | 340,927 | 339,638 | -1,289 |
| Germany | 481,354 | 105,786 | -375,568 |
| Spain | 264,920 | 108,005 | -156,915 |
| France | 173,910 | 42,952 | -130,958 |
| Ireland | 103,539 | 110,884 | +7,345 |
| South Korea | 55,349 | 52,219 | -3,130 |
| Peru | 42,557 | 48,076 | +5,519 |
| Belgium | 0 | 55,948 | +55,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 8,452,912 |
| Denmark | 1,362,024 |
| Spain | 1,009,457 |
| Belgium | 244,523 |
| Italy | 151,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4,461,292 | 3,991,620 | -469,672 |
| Denmark | 437,418 | 924,606 | +487,188 |
| Spain | 715,223 | 294,234 | -420,989 |
| Belgium | 150,625 | 93,898 | -56,727 |
| Italy | 151,664 | 0 | -151,664 |
| South Korea | 55,349 | 52,219 | -3,130 |
| Germany | 63,053 | 0 | -63,053 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 58,489 | +58,489 |
| France | 17,714 | 13,162 | -4,552 |
| Ireland | 11,837 | 13,528 | +1,691 |
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 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,321,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,220,644 |
| Other | 214,317 |
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) | 4,864,241 | 4,457,000 | -407,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,234,155 | 986,489 | -247,666 |
| Other | 104,883 | 109,434 | +4,551 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,469,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,319,660 |
| Southampton | 1,260,568 |
| Felixstowe | 843,835 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,773 |
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 | 2,561,526 | 1,907,660 | -653,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,270,367 | 2,049,293 | +778,926 |
| Southampton | 521,143 | 739,425 | +218,282 |
| Felixstowe | 540,434 | 303,401 | -237,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300,832 | 135,941 | -164,891 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,602 | 94,558 | -85,044 |
| London | 152,395 | 93,830 | -58,565 |
| 000 | 104,883 | 109,434 | +4,551 |
| Portsmouth | 179,650 | 16,074 | -163,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 181,469 | 6,658 | -174,811 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 279,617 |
| Ireland | 245,654 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,457 |
| France | 30,613 |
| Netherlands | 6,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 124,530 | 155,087 | +30,557 |
| Ireland | 111,827 | 133,827 | +22,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,934 | 52,523 | +26,589 |
| France | 6,097 | 24,516 | +18,419 |
| Netherlands | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
| Australia | 2,417 | 2,542 | +125 |
| Turkey | 4,022 | 0 | -4,022 |
| Gibraltar | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,246 | +2,246 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322 | 0 | -1,322 |
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 | 35,697 |
| XI | 7,913 |
| Italy | 2,411 |
| Denmark | 127 |
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 | 22,159 | 13,538 | -8,621 |
| XI | 3,630 | 4,283 | +653 |
| Italy | 2,411 | 0 | -2,411 |
| Denmark | 92 | 35 | -57 |
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) | 392,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,792 |
| Other | 46,148 |
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) | 96,973 | 295,574 | +198,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,481 | 57,311 | -103,170 |
| Other | 28,292 | 17,856 | -10,436 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 193,150 |
| Poole | 185,508 |
| Portsmouth | 117,716 |
| 000 | 46,148 |
| Southampton | 44,492 |
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 | 83,535 | 109,615 | +26,080 |
| Poole | 124,530 | 60,978 | -63,552 |
| Portsmouth | 6,097 | 111,619 | +105,522 |
| 000 | 28,292 | 17,856 | -10,436 |
| Southampton | 28,351 | 16,141 | -12,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322 | 41,170 | +39,848 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,944 | +6,944 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,418 | +6,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
| London | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160553
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved mussels, ready to eat or used in cooking