Import/export HS code 030614: Crabs
Live or processed crabs, including all species and forms
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,986,980 |
| Bangladesh | 2,138,119 |
| Ireland | 2,062,345 |
| China | 1,489,898 |
| 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 | 1,132,347 | 1,854,633 | +722,286 |
| Bangladesh | 1,077,444 | 1,060,675 | -16,769 |
| Ireland | 1,166,107 | 896,238 | -269,869 |
| China | 1,032,295 | 457,603 | -574,692 |
| Denmark | 277,210 | 937,012 | +659,802 |
| Sri Lanka | 664,078 | 485,484 | -178,594 |
| France | 596,752 | 308,288 | -288,464 |
| Canada | 284,952 | 424,025 | +139,073 |
| Indonesia | 329,217 | 308,946 | -20,271 |
| Myanmar | 89,745 | 435,000 | +345,255 |
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 | 4,205,480 |
| Bangladesh | 2,442,873 |
| China | 1,626,679 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,003,842 |
| Ireland | 999,698 |
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 | 1,506,909 | 2,698,571 | +1,191,662 |
| Bangladesh | 1,105,684 | 1,337,189 | +231,505 |
| China | 1,083,681 | 542,998 | -540,683 |
| Sri Lanka | 518,358 | 485,484 | -32,874 |
| Ireland | 391,476 | 608,222 | +216,746 |
| Canada | 362,081 | 468,170 | +106,089 |
| Indonesia | 349,109 | 314,446 | -34,663 |
| Myanmar | 89,745 | 435,000 | +345,255 |
| India | 282,686 | 87,302 | -195,384 |
| France | 167,998 | 148,869 | -19,129 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +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) | 10,940,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,138,072 |
| Other | 1,075,731 |
| Air transport | 209,351 |
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) | 4,885,809 | 6,054,609 | +1,168,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,291,924 | 1,846,148 | +554,224 |
| Other | 781,141 | 294,590 | -486,551 |
| Air transport | 142,627 | 66,724 | -75,903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,427,564 |
| Grimsby | 2,108,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,054,001 |
| Southampton | 1,869,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,735,430 |
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 | 1,811,250 | 1,616,314 | -194,936 |
| Grimsby | 749,205 | 1,358,961 | +609,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 473,078 | 1,580,923 | +1,107,845 |
| Southampton | 528,139 | 1,341,485 | +813,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,090,994 | 644,436 | -446,558 |
| 000 | 781,141 | 294,590 | -486,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 521,649 | 489,054 | -32,595 |
| Holyhead | 171,504 | 366,756 | +195,252 |
| Milford | 156,126 | 121,376 | -34,750 |
| ZLC | 228,899 | 38,723 | -190,176 |
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
|
48 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
3 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPICEWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED | 40 |
| KIM SON LIMITED | 40 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 34 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 29 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 28 |
| SISCO FOODS LTD | 27 |
| 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 | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 16,574,271 |
| China | 3,731,369 |
| Portugal | 2,866,137 |
| Taiwan | 2,377,252 |
| Spain | 2,190,960 |
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 | 8,640,679 | 7,933,592 | -707,087 |
| China | 2,464,898 | 1,266,471 | -1,198,427 |
| Portugal | 219,793 | 2,646,344 | +2,426,551 |
| Taiwan | 1,283,701 | 1,093,551 | -190,150 |
| Spain | 758,091 | 1,432,869 | +674,778 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 417,765 | 261,620 | -156,145 |
| Singapore | 112,765 | 219,296 | +106,531 |
| Ireland | 141,487 | 116,882 | -24,605 |
| New Zealand | 87,715 | 160,557 | +72,842 |
| Italy | 101,490 | 144,779 | +43,289 |
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 | 1,701,838 |
| Ireland | 6,195 |
| Bangladesh | 5,979 |
| China | 322 |
| Viet Nam | 252 |
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 | 734,222 | 967,616 | +233,394 |
| Ireland | 6,195 | 0 | -6,195 |
| Bangladesh | 15 | 5,964 | +5,949 |
| China | 124 | 198 | +74 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 252 | +252 |
| 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) | 19,451,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,121,990 |
| Other | 1,714,711 |
| Rail transport | 1,319,803 |
| Air transport | 99,853 |
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) | 8,544,317 | 10,907,294 | +2,362,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,885,864 | 3,236,126 | -1,649,738 |
| Other | 740,615 | 974,096 | +233,481 |
| Rail transport | 591,625 | 728,178 | +136,553 |
| Air transport | 54,096 | 45,757 | -8,339 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,598,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,100,909 |
| Southampton | 2,830,748 |
| Greenock | 2,193,869 |
| Portsmouth | 1,942,446 |
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 | 6,233,574 | 5,365,224 | -868,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,654,339 | 5,446,570 | +3,792,231 |
| Southampton | 1,122,074 | 1,708,674 | +586,600 |
| Greenock | 1,836,787 | 357,082 | -1,479,705 |
| Portsmouth | 1,223,475 | 718,971 | -504,504 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 807,774 | 1,101,668 | +293,894 |
| 000 | 740,615 | 974,096 | +233,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 707,712 | 68,702 | -639,010 |
| Felixstowe | 300,222 | 0 | -300,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,096 | 45,757 | -8,339 |
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