Import/export HS code 03061210: Whole lobsters
Whole lobsters, live or processed, including fresh, frozen, or cooked
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 4,541,201 |
| France | 1,564,444 |
| Netherlands | 187,107 |
| China | 161,730 |
| Ireland | 34,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,413,780 | 2,127,421 | -286,359 |
| France | 452,255 | 1,112,189 | +659,934 |
| Netherlands | 103,945 | 83,162 | -20,783 |
| China | 0 | 161,730 | +161,730 |
| Ireland | 18,876 | 15,606 | -3,270 |
| Germany | 12,641 | 15,883 | +3,242 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,828 | +1,828 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 5,928,900 |
| France | 191,463 |
| United States | 167,209 |
| Nicaragua | 154,244 |
| United Kingdom | 14,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,694,134 | 3,234,766 | +540,632 |
| France | 140,375 | 51,088 | -89,287 |
| United States | 135,471 | 31,738 | -103,733 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 154,244 | +154,244 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 14,494 | +14,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,638,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,528,002 |
| Air transport | 289,370 |
| Other | 63,006 |
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) | 2,411,234 | 2,227,704 | -183,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,356 | 1,163,646 | +799,290 |
| Air transport | 194,390 | 94,980 | -99,410 |
| Other | 31,517 | 31,489 | -28 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,052,000 |
| Dover | 1,028,377 |
| Southampton | 831,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 805,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 763,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,381,622 | 670,378 | -711,244 |
| Dover | 169,411 | 858,966 | +689,555 |
| Southampton | 225,957 | 605,117 | +379,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,663 | 625,159 | +444,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,574 | 201,010 | -361,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,388 | 157,236 | +13,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,390 | 94,980 | -99,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 207,024 | +207,024 |
| Portsmouth | 91,000 | 0 | -91,000 |
| 000 | 31,517 | 31,489 | -28 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 367,199 |
| Ireland | 310,176 |
| Denmark | 94,185 |
| Spain | 50,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 137,159 | 230,040 | +92,881 |
| Ireland | 147,589 | 162,587 | +14,998 |
| Denmark | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
| Spain | 50,544 | 0 | -50,544 |
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 | 250,560 |
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 | 127,429 | 123,131 | -4,298 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 250,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,807 |
| Rail transport | 231,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 127,429 | 123,131 | -4,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 174,368 | 71,439 | -102,929 |
| Rail transport | 33,495 | 198,057 | +164,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,581 |
| 000 | 250,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,185 |
| Portsmouth | 73,066 |
| Holyhead | 59,616 |
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 | 62,524 | 198,057 | +135,533 |
| 000 | 127,429 | 123,131 | -4,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,185 | 0 | -94,185 |
| Portsmouth | 58,140 | 14,926 | -43,214 |
| Holyhead | 20,160 | 39,456 | +19,296 |
| Dover | 50,544 | 0 | -50,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,495 | 17,057 | +562 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03061210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole lobsters, live or processed, including fresh, frozen, or cooked