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 | 8,090,643 |
| Denmark | 1,364,769 |
| Netherlands | 648,809 |
| Germany | 587,140 |
| Spain | 373,903 |
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 | 4,240,503 | 3,850,140 | -390,363 |
| Denmark | 497,472 | 867,297 | +369,825 |
| Netherlands | 300,802 | 348,007 | +47,205 |
| Germany | 481,354 | 105,786 | -375,568 |
| Spain | 264,920 | 108,983 | -155,937 |
| Ireland | 103,971 | 116,933 | +12,962 |
| France | 174,066 | 39,764 | -134,302 |
| 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 | 8,548,248 |
| Denmark | 1,364,766 |
| Spain | 1,006,132 |
| Belgium | 214,461 |
| Italy | 114,564 |
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 | 4,460,268 | 4,087,980 | -372,288 |
| Denmark | 496,527 | 868,239 | +371,712 |
| Spain | 705,160 | 300,972 | -404,188 |
| Belgium | 120,563 | 93,898 | -26,665 |
| Italy | 114,564 | 0 | -114,564 |
| South Korea | 55,349 | 52,219 | -3,130 |
| Germany | 63,053 | 0 | -63,053 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 58,489 | +58,489 |
| Ireland | 11,837 | 17,098 | +5,261 |
| France | 17,870 | 9,974 | -7,896 |
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) | 9,413,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,156,046 |
| Other | 217,228 |
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) | 4,863,217 | 4,550,751 | -312,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,216,195 | 939,851 | -276,344 |
| Other | 105,315 | 111,913 | +6,598 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,503,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,218,205 |
| Southampton | 1,321,788 |
| Felixstowe | 914,808 |
| 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 | 2,589,059 | 1,914,663 | -674,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,168,912 | 2,049,293 | +880,381 |
| Southampton | 564,912 | 756,876 | +191,964 |
| Felixstowe | 540,434 | 374,374 | -166,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 357,494 | 79,279 | -278,215 |
| London | 152,395 | 93,830 | -58,565 |
| Eurotunnel | 139,470 | 100,318 | -39,152 |
| 000 | 105,315 | 111,913 | +6,598 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 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 | 266,778 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,457 |
| France | 65,903 |
| Australia | 4,959 |
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 | 137,099 | 129,679 | -7,420 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,972 | 43,485 | +8,513 |
| France | 6,097 | 59,806 | +53,709 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7,883 |
| Denmark | 116 |
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 | 3,582 | 4,301 | +719 |
| Denmark | 81 | 35 | -46 |
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) | 443,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,792 |
| Other | 45,621 |
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) | 116,361 | 327,127 | +210,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,519 | 48,273 | -121,246 |
| Other | 28,176 | 17,445 | -10,731 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 214,801 |
| Poole | 185,508 |
| Portsmouth | 117,716 |
| 000 | 45,621 |
| 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 | 108,923 | 105,878 | -3,045 |
| Poole | 124,530 | 60,978 | -63,552 |
| Portsmouth | 6,097 | 111,619 | +105,522 |
| 000 | 28,176 | 17,445 | -10,731 |
| Southampton | 37,389 | 7,103 | -30,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322 | 41,170 | +39,848 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,341 | 35,290 | +33,949 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,944 | +6,944 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,418 | +6,418 |
| 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