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 | 2,721,666 |
| Bangladesh | 2,181,883 |
| Ireland | 1,937,412 |
| China | 1,508,825 |
| Denmark | 951,416 |
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 | 955,315 | 1,766,351 | +811,036 |
| Bangladesh | 1,050,288 | 1,131,595 | +81,307 |
| Ireland | 935,054 | 1,002,358 | +67,304 |
| China | 740,391 | 768,434 | +28,043 |
| Denmark | 165,099 | 786,317 | +621,218 |
| Sri Lanka | 639,882 | 310,207 | -329,675 |
| France | 703,002 | 111,433 | -591,569 |
| Myanmar | 334,368 | 303,686 | -30,682 |
| Canada | 179,267 | 421,305 | +242,038 |
| Indonesia | 352,577 | 191,686 | -160,891 |
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 | 3,609,110 |
| Bangladesh | 2,250,538 |
| China | 1,647,181 |
| Ireland | 845,322 |
| Sri Lanka | 718,048 |
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 | 1,222,239 | 2,386,871 | +1,164,632 |
| Bangladesh | 1,073,846 | 1,176,692 | +102,846 |
| China | 825,263 | 821,918 | -3,345 |
| Ireland | 188,775 | 656,547 | +467,772 |
| Sri Lanka | 407,841 | 310,207 | -97,634 |
| Canada | 259,065 | 421,305 | +162,240 |
| Myanmar | 334,368 | 303,686 | -30,682 |
| Indonesia | 353,732 | 215,923 | -137,809 |
| India | 389,215 | 104,089 | -285,126 |
| Greenland | 132,484 | 199,695 | +67,211 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,906,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,818,073 |
| Other | 1,108,376 |
| Air transport | 220,469 |
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) | 4,557,405 | 5,349,017 | +791,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,186,084 | 1,631,989 | +445,905 |
| Other | 754,716 | 353,660 | -401,056 |
| Air transport | 206,590 | 13,879 | -192,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,221,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,946,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,748,391 |
| Grimsby | 1,669,983 |
| Southampton | 1,436,703 |
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 | 1,777,386 | 1,444,174 | -333,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 435,984 | 1,510,115 | +1,074,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,093,143 | 655,248 | -437,895 |
| Grimsby | 558,049 | 1,111,934 | +553,885 |
| Southampton | 560,560 | 876,143 | +315,583 |
| 000 | 754,716 | 353,660 | -401,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 579,343 | 397,186 | -182,157 |
| Holyhead | 78,974 | 320,685 | +241,711 |
| Milford | 26,121 | 267,152 | +241,031 |
| ZLC | 131,486 | 97,413 | -34,073 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIM SON LIMITED | 39 |
| SPICEWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED | 38 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 31 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 28 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 27 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 25 |
| SISCO FOODS LTD | 24 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 22 |
| GLENMAR SEAFOOD UK LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,542,959 |
| China | 3,595,577 |
| Portugal | 2,260,363 |
| Taiwan | 2,003,306 |
| Spain | 1,850,538 |
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 | 8,234,206 | 7,308,753 | -925,453 |
| China | 2,992,499 | 603,078 | -2,389,421 |
| Portugal | 194,961 | 2,065,402 | +1,870,441 |
| Taiwan | 1,264,661 | 738,645 | -526,016 |
| Spain | 716,606 | 1,133,932 | +417,326 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 304,576 | 236,604 | -67,972 |
| Singapore | 58,982 | 224,858 | +165,876 |
| Ireland | 153,140 | 106,970 | -46,170 |
| Canada | 199,269 | 52,874 | -146,395 |
| Italy | 83,406 | 142,812 | +59,406 |
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 | 1,674,729 |
| Ireland | 8,743 |
| Bangladesh | 5,817 |
| China | 271 |
| South Korea | 59 |
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 | 694,637 | 980,092 | +285,455 |
| Ireland | 8,316 | 427 | -7,889 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 5,817 | +5,817 |
| China | 73 | 198 | +125 |
| 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) | 17,533,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,510,253 |
| Other | 1,689,655 |
| Rail transport | 1,279,047 |
| Air transport | 92,711 |
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) | 8,467,407 | 9,066,535 | +599,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,295,015 | 2,215,238 | -3,079,777 |
| Other | 703,121 | 986,534 | +283,413 |
| Rail transport | 436,392 | 842,655 | +406,263 |
| Air transport | 42,205 | 50,506 | +8,301 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 10,485,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,111,232 |
| Southampton | 2,311,490 |
| Greenock | 2,140,669 |
| Portsmouth | 1,932,209 |
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 | 6,080,220 | 4,404,836 | -1,675,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,408,716 | 4,702,516 | +3,293,800 |
| Southampton | 1,191,594 | 1,119,896 | -71,698 |
| Greenock | 1,790,247 | 350,422 | -1,439,825 |
| Portsmouth | 1,070,143 | 862,066 | -208,077 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,209,422 | 579,842 | -629,580 |
| 000 | 703,121 | 986,534 | +283,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 803,530 | 53,783 | -749,747 |
| Felixstowe | 300,222 | 0 | -300,222 |
| Dover | 211,506 | 0 | -211,506 |
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