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 | 4,316,426 |
| France | 1,431,767 |
| China | 161,730 |
| Netherlands | 160,609 |
| Germany | 28,524 |
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 | 2,258,212 | 2,058,214 | -199,998 |
| France | 513,177 | 918,590 | +405,413 |
| China | 0 | 161,730 | +161,730 |
| Netherlands | 106,121 | 54,488 | -51,633 |
| Germany | 12,641 | 15,883 | +3,242 |
| Ireland | 16,178 | 11,874 | -4,304 |
| 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 | 5,680,421 |
| France | 191,463 |
| Nicaragua | 154,244 |
| United States | 31,738 |
| 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 | 2,737,135 | 2,943,286 | +206,151 |
| France | 140,375 | 51,088 | -89,287 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 154,244 | +154,244 |
| United States | 0 | 31,738 | +31,738 |
| 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) | 4,414,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,368,827 |
| Air transport | 289,370 |
| Other | 56,576 |
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) | 2,255,666 | 2,158,497 | -97,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,454 | 941,373 | +513,919 |
| Air transport | 194,390 | 94,980 | -99,410 |
| Other | 28,819 | 27,757 | -1,062 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,827,225 |
| Dover | 895,700 |
| Southampton | 831,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 805,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 737,086 |
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 | 1,226,054 | 601,171 | -624,883 |
| Dover | 230,333 | 665,367 | +435,034 |
| Southampton | 225,957 | 605,117 | +379,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,663 | 625,159 | +444,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 564,750 | 172,336 | -392,414 |
| 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 | 28,819 | 27,757 | -1,062 |
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 | 382,488 |
| Ireland | 303,413 |
| 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 | 133,111 | 249,377 | +116,266 |
| Ireland | 168,724 | 134,689 | -34,035 |
| 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 | 243,797 |
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 | 148,564 | 95,233 | -53,331 |
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) | 257,797 |
| Other | 243,797 |
| Rail transport | 234,851 |
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) | 169,214 | 88,583 | -80,631 |
| Other | 148,564 | 95,233 | -53,331 |
| Rail transport | 34,601 | 200,250 | +165,649 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,726 |
| 000 | 243,797 |
| Portsmouth | 73,066 |
| Holyhead | 59,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,696 |
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 | 58,476 | 200,250 | +141,774 |
| 000 | 148,564 | 95,233 | -53,331 |
| Portsmouth | 58,140 | 14,926 | -43,214 |
| Holyhead | 20,160 | 39,456 | +19,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,495 | 34,201 | +17,706 |
| Dover | 50,544 | 0 | -50,544 |
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