Import/export HS code 160559: Various mollusc products
Prepared or preserved molluscs not listed elsewhere, such as periwinkles
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,266,535 |
| Spain | 393,345 |
| Belgium | 135,313 |
| France | 39,060 |
| South Korea | 27,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 722,112 | 544,423 | -177,689 |
| Spain | 236,300 | 157,045 | -79,255 |
| Belgium | 75,587 | 59,726 | -15,861 |
| France | 17,545 | 21,515 | +3,970 |
| South Korea | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Greece | 9,874 | 0 | -9,874 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Germany | 8,688 | 0 | -8,688 |
| Netherlands | 6,543 | 0 | -6,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,192,357 |
| Spain | 450,371 |
| Belgium | 133,943 |
| South Korea | 27,938 |
| Bulgaria | 26,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 650,936 | 541,421 | -109,515 |
| Spain | 304,564 | 145,807 | -158,757 |
| Belgium | 56,347 | 77,596 | +21,249 |
| South Korea | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Bulgaria | 16,695 | 10,036 | -6,659 |
| India | 9,996 | 4,847 | -5,149 |
| France | 11,065 | 0 | -11,065 |
| Peru | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Germany | 8,464 | 0 | -8,464 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 1,863,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,432 |
| Other | 3,226 |
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) | 1,078,955 | 784,914 | -294,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,952 | 14,480 | -3,472 |
| Other | 224 | 3,002 | +2,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,188,559 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,665 |
| Portsmouth | 68,945 |
| Southampton | 27,938 |
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 | 641,111 | 547,448 | -93,663 |
| Eurotunnel | 246,335 | 125,628 | -120,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,034 | 106,631 | -13,403 |
| Portsmouth | 68,945 | 0 | -68,945 |
| Southampton | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| 000 | 224 | 3,002 | +2,778 |
| Felixstowe | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 45 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 45 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 44 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 20 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 17 |
| IBERICO FOODS LIMITED | 12 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 8 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 8 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 44,548,468 |
| Netherlands | 1,270,727 |
| Japan | 1,000,938 |
| France | 896,208 |
| China | 653,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 20,076,217 | 24,472,251 | +4,396,034 |
| Netherlands | 938,874 | 331,853 | -607,021 |
| Japan | 682,877 | 318,061 | -364,816 |
| France | 393,239 | 502,969 | +109,730 |
| China | 417,862 | 235,987 | -181,875 |
| United States | 273,719 | 258,371 | -15,348 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 394,796 | +394,796 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 139,361 | 0 | -139,361 |
| Australia | 6,813 | 62,865 | +56,052 |
| Ireland | 57,750 | 0 | -57,750 |
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) | 47,396,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,224,685 |
| Air transport | 3,948 |
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) | 21,592,901 | 25,803,716 | +4,210,815 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,389,863 | 834,822 | -555,041 |
| Air transport | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 30,192,452 |
| Felixstowe | 10,581,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,737,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,986,835 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 950,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,282,721 | 18,909,731 | +7,627,010 |
| Felixstowe | 6,070,916 | 4,510,485 | -1,560,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,861,147 | 1,876,775 | -984,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,152,013 | 834,822 | -317,191 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 879,971 | 70,250 | -809,721 |
| Belfast Port | 498,146 | 370,089 | -128,057 |
| Portsmouth | 108,572 | 0 | -108,572 |
| Greenock | 0 | 66,386 | +66,386 |
| Holyhead | 57,750 | 0 | -57,750 |
| Dover | 57,137 | 0 | -57,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160559
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved molluscs not listed elsewhere, such as periwinkles