Import/export HS code 160555: Octopus products
Prepared or preserved octopus, such as canned or marinated octopus
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,335,936 |
| Belgium | 442,541 |
| China | 216,306 |
| Netherlands | 204,975 |
| France | 185,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,279,374 | 2,056,562 | -222,812 |
| Belgium | 196,623 | 245,918 | +49,295 |
| China | 55,864 | 160,442 | +104,578 |
| Netherlands | 137,230 | 67,745 | -69,485 |
| France | 64,990 | 120,282 | +55,292 |
| Italy | 47,976 | 59,465 | +11,489 |
| Portugal | 20,325 | 36,294 | +15,969 |
| Ireland | 20,329 | 35,557 | +15,228 |
| Viet Nam | 42,473 | 0 | -42,473 |
| Germany | 7,387 | 0 | -7,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,863,010 |
| Italy | 498,130 |
| China | 334,725 |
| Portugal | 322,778 |
| Mauritania | 242,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,887,277 | 1,975,733 | +88,456 |
| Italy | 307,725 | 190,405 | -117,320 |
| China | 144,056 | 190,669 | +46,613 |
| Portugal | 141,342 | 181,436 | +40,094 |
| Mauritania | 172,142 | 70,676 | -101,466 |
| Viet Nam | 95,741 | 55,863 | -39,878 |
| Morocco | 48,337 | 42,354 | -5,983 |
| Indonesia | 16,642 | 19,177 | +2,535 |
| Australia | 8,240 | 4,203 | -4,037 |
| Bulgaria | 5,312 | 4,788 | -524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 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) | 4,909,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,467 |
| Other | 62,869 |
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) | 2,562,875 | 2,346,279 | -216,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,690 | 395,777 | +104,087 |
| Other | 22,660 | 40,209 | +17,549 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,396,510 |
| Dover | 2,234,890 |
| London | 259,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,182 |
| Southampton | 204,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 932,548 | 1,463,962 | +531,414 |
| Dover | 1,467,175 | 767,715 | -699,460 |
| London | 113,232 | 146,594 | +33,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,691 | 98,491 | -14,200 |
| Southampton | 47,449 | 156,777 | +109,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,416 | 60,742 | +8,326 |
| Middlesbrough | 33,452 | 37,812 | +4,360 |
| 000 | 22,660 | 40,209 | +17,549 |
| Felixstowe | 55,542 | 3,665 | -51,877 |
| Portsmouth | 38,668 | 4,639 | -34,029 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 24,316 |
| Ireland | 8,874 |
| Netherlands | 3,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 9,613 | 14,703 | +5,090 |
| Ireland | 3,649 | 5,225 | +1,576 |
| Netherlands | 3,119 | 0 | -3,119 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 425 | 3,264 | +2,839 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,316 |
| Other | 8,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,613 | 14,703 | +5,090 |
| Other | 3,649 | 5,225 | +1,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,119 | 0 | -3,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 24,316 |
| 000 | 8,874 |
| Felixstowe | 3,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9,613 | 14,703 | +5,090 |
| 000 | 3,649 | 5,225 | +1,576 |
| Felixstowe | 3,119 | 0 | -3,119 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160555
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved octopus, such as canned or marinated octopus