Import/export HS code 160556: Clam, cockle, and arkshell products
Prepared or preserved clams, cockles, and arkshells, ready to eat
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,451,955 |
| Denmark | 943,939 |
| Italy | 165,477 |
| Netherlands | 140,257 |
| Portugal | 69,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 755,540 | 696,415 | -59,125 |
| Denmark | 397,867 | 546,072 | +148,205 |
| Italy | 88,031 | 77,446 | -10,585 |
| Netherlands | 105,454 | 34,803 | -70,651 |
| Portugal | 29,022 | 40,203 | +11,181 |
| Germany | 43,665 | 7,645 | -36,020 |
| Spain | 20,489 | 20,380 | -109 |
| Thailand | 15,438 | 14,315 | -1,123 |
| France | 0 | 10,474 | +10,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,520,371 |
| Denmark | 929,122 |
| Italy | 153,703 |
| Netherlands | 113,612 |
| Portugal | 52,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 764,938 | 755,433 | -9,505 |
| Denmark | 388,469 | 540,653 | +152,184 |
| Italy | 96,903 | 56,800 | -40,103 |
| Netherlands | 105,454 | 8,158 | -97,296 |
| Portugal | 24,633 | 28,053 | +3,420 |
| Turkey | 25,090 | 12,139 | -12,951 |
| Spain | 20,489 | 16,050 | -4,439 |
| Thailand | 15,438 | 14,315 | -1,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 1,686,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,186,655 |
| Other | 30,244 |
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) | 898,973 | 787,387 | -111,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 542,441 | 644,214 | +101,773 |
| Other | 14,092 | 16,152 | +2,060 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,087,566 |
| Felixstowe | 592,830 |
| Southampton | 588,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,766 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,379 |
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 | 502,361 | 585,205 | +82,844 |
| Felixstowe | 318,573 | 274,257 | -44,316 |
| Southampton | 321,253 | 267,287 | -53,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,662 | 132,104 | +54,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,150 | 56,229 | -15,921 |
| Dover | 48,567 | 64,913 | +16,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,490 | 37,082 | -16,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,650 | 9,813 | -30,837 |
| 000 | 14,092 | 16,152 | +2,060 |
| Portsmouth | 6,708 | 1,233 | -5,475 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 54 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 24 |
| NORTHCOAST SEAFOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 17 |
| SCANDIA FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 43,264,968 |
| France | 1,965,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,895,320 |
| Japan | 169,805 |
| Denmark | 88,227 |
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 | 21,738,610 | 21,526,358 | -212,252 |
| France | 0 | 1,965,369 | +1,965,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,183,584 | 711,736 | -471,848 |
| Japan | 169,805 | 0 | -169,805 |
| Denmark | 88,227 | 0 | -88,227 |
| Australia | 18,975 | 14,231 | -4,744 |
| Singapore | 18,717 | 0 | -18,717 |
| Canada | 7,237 | 3,939 | -3,298 |
| Ireland | 366 | 2,973 | +2,607 |
| Gibraltar | 2,582 | 0 | -2,582 |
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 | 327 |
| Denmark | 240 |
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 | 234 | 93 | -141 |
| Denmark | 132 | 108 | -24 |
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) | 46,353,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 939,774 |
| Air transport | 158,405 |
| Other | 567 |
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) | 22,147,728 | 24,206,235 | +2,058,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 921,604 | 18,170 | -903,434 |
| Air transport | 158,405 | 0 | -158,405 |
| Other | 366 | 201 | -165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,139,955 |
| Portsmouth | 12,510,729 |
| Poole | 12,282,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,192,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,539,199 | 17,600,756 | +15,061,557 |
| Portsmouth | 7,452,997 | 5,057,732 | -2,395,265 |
| Poole | 11,746,414 | 535,922 | -11,210,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,183,584 | 1,008,960 | -174,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,405 | 0 | -158,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,227 | 0 | -88,227 |
| Dover | 30,117 | 0 | -30,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,231 | 4,743 | -9,488 |
| Southampton | 4,744 | 9,488 | +4,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,237 | 3,939 | -3,298 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160556
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved clams, cockles, and arkshells, ready to eat