Import/export HS code 160558: Snail products (not sea snails)
Prepared or preserved land snails, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 365,286 |
| Netherlands | 107,871 |
| Germany | 90,917 |
| Portugal | 14,049 |
| Poland | 10,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 191,590 | 173,696 | -17,894 |
| Netherlands | 40,320 | 67,551 | +27,231 |
| Germany | 51,936 | 38,981 | -12,955 |
| Portugal | 14,049 | 0 | -14,049 |
| Poland | 10,261 | 0 | -10,261 |
| Belgium | 6,879 | 0 | -6,879 |
| Italy | 1,858 | 1,190 | -668 |
| Greece | 1,510 | 0 | -1,510 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,352 | +1,352 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 435,045 |
| Greece | 113,171 |
| Portugal | 14,049 |
| Czechia | 13,446 |
| Turkey | 10,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 236,640 | 198,405 | -38,235 |
| Greece | 45,620 | 67,551 | +21,931 |
| Portugal | 14,049 | 0 | -14,049 |
| Czechia | 2,983 | 10,463 | +7,480 |
| Turkey | 6,992 | 3,848 | -3,144 |
| Poland | 10,261 | 0 | -10,261 |
| Italy | 1,858 | 1,190 | -668 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 601,173 |
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) | 318,403 | 282,770 | -35,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 171,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,171 |
| Dover | 64,270 |
| Portsmouth | 8,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,817 | 114,027 | -8,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,632 | 71,396 | -28,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,620 | 67,551 | +21,931 |
| Dover | 38,154 | 26,116 | -12,038 |
| Portsmouth | 4,979 | 3,680 | -1,299 |
| Harwich | 7,201 | 0 | -7,201 |
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 | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 38 |
| SMITH & BROCK LTD | 38 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 15 |
| GOURMET SUPPLIES LIMITED | 12 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 9 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 9 |
| ABIKER LIMITED | 8 |
| SAF LTD. | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 160558
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved land snails, ready to eat or used in cooking