Import/export HS code 030614: Crabs
Live or processed crabs, including all species and forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,953,588 |
| Bangladesh | 2,361,242 |
| Ireland | 2,040,135 |
| China | 1,518,864 |
| Denmark | 1,214,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,064,375 | 1,889,213 | +824,838 |
| Bangladesh | 1,048,323 | 1,312,919 | +264,596 |
| Ireland | 1,023,412 | 1,016,723 | -6,689 |
| China | 916,539 | 602,325 | -314,214 |
| Denmark | 171,030 | 1,043,192 | +872,162 |
| Sri Lanka | 627,398 | 455,766 | -171,632 |
| France | 675,763 | 245,149 | -430,614 |
| Canada | 184,174 | 524,803 | +340,629 |
| Indonesia | 359,460 | 308,946 | -50,514 |
| Myanmar | 169,237 | 365,121 | +195,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 4,168,811 |
| Bangladesh | 2,665,996 |
| China | 1,689,131 |
| Ireland | 954,480 |
| Sri Lanka | 851,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,332,757 | 2,836,054 | +1,503,297 |
| Bangladesh | 1,074,621 | 1,591,375 | +516,754 |
| China | 1,001,411 | 687,720 | -313,691 |
| Ireland | 269,002 | 685,478 | +416,476 |
| Sri Lanka | 395,357 | 455,766 | +60,409 |
| Canada | 262,852 | 568,948 | +306,096 |
| Indonesia | 372,073 | 321,725 | -50,348 |
| Myanmar | 169,237 | 365,121 | +195,884 |
| India | 404,375 | 87,518 | -316,857 |
| Greenland | 120,754 | 199,695 | +78,941 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 11,086,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,230,849 |
| Other | 1,104,473 |
| Air transport | 213,522 |
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) | 4,532,992 | 6,553,198 | +2,020,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,300,588 | 1,930,261 | +629,673 |
| Other | 765,774 | 338,699 | -427,075 |
| Air transport | 146,798 | 66,724 | -80,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,646,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,058,339 |
| Grimsby | 1,945,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,879,279 |
| Southampton | 1,803,392 |
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 | 1,866,989 | 1,779,350 | -87,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,458 | 1,795,881 | +1,533,423 |
| Grimsby | 649,713 | 1,295,550 | +645,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,938 | 880,341 | -118,597 |
| Southampton | 535,943 | 1,267,449 | +731,506 |
| 000 | 765,774 | 338,699 | -427,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 580,832 | 445,177 | -135,655 |
| Holyhead | 125,387 | 377,081 | +251,694 |
| Dover | 200,218 | 152,954 | -47,264 |
| Milford | 94,246 | 199,027 | +104,781 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIM SON LIMITED | 40 |
| SPICEWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED | 39 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 33 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 28 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 28 |
| SISCO FOODS LTD | 26 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 26 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 22 |
| GLENMAR SEAFOOD UK LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 16,869,037 |
| China | 3,988,916 |
| Portugal | 2,885,726 |
| Taiwan | 2,377,252 |
| Spain | 2,205,527 |
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 | 8,455,444 | 8,413,593 | -41,851 |
| China | 2,722,445 | 1,266,471 | -1,455,974 |
| Portugal | 201,171 | 2,684,555 | +2,483,384 |
| Taiwan | 1,264,661 | 1,112,591 | -152,070 |
| Spain | 757,895 | 1,447,632 | +689,737 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 308,463 | 373,963 | +65,500 |
| Singapore | 112,765 | 219,296 | +106,531 |
| Ireland | 152,770 | 124,771 | -27,999 |
| Italy | 86,659 | 162,858 | +76,199 |
| New Zealand | 87,715 | 160,557 | +72,842 |
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 | 1,758,307 |
| Ireland | 7,714 |
| Bangladesh | 5,979 |
| China | 300 |
| Viet Nam | 126 |
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 | 764,040 | 994,267 | +230,227 |
| Ireland | 7,549 | 165 | -7,384 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 5,979 | +5,979 |
| China | 96 | 204 | +108 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 126 | +126 |
| South Korea | 59 | 0 | -59 |
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) | 19,781,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,379,537 |
| Other | 1,772,551 |
| Rail transport | 1,332,538 |
| Air transport | 102,894 |
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) | 8,483,058 | 11,297,978 | +2,814,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,980,216 | 3,399,321 | -1,580,895 |
| Other | 771,744 | 1,000,807 | +229,063 |
| Rail transport | 446,780 | 885,758 | +438,978 |
| Air transport | 42,409 | 60,485 | +18,076 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,736,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,194,532 |
| Southampton | 2,994,795 |
| Greenock | 2,193,869 |
| Portsmouth | 1,960,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,075,520 | 5,660,861 | -414,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,539,888 | 5,654,644 | +4,114,756 |
| Southampton | 1,267,081 | 1,727,714 | +460,633 |
| Greenock | 1,790,247 | 403,622 | -1,386,625 |
| Portsmouth | 1,206,252 | 754,049 | -452,203 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 710,159 | 1,199,283 | +489,124 |
| 000 | 771,744 | 1,000,807 | +229,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,212 | 68,702 | -732,510 |
| Felixstowe | 300,222 | 0 | -300,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,409 | 60,485 | +18,076 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030614
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Live or processed crabs, including all species and forms