Import/export HS code 030616: Cold-water shrimp and prawns
Cold-water shrimp and prawns, including Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon
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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 | 2,386,234 |
| Norway | 1,808,810 |
| Viet Nam | 655,667 |
| Denmark | 559,073 |
| Netherlands | 555,970 |
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 | 1,608,848 | 777,386 | -831,462 |
| Norway | 1,096,923 | 711,887 | -385,036 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 655,667 | +655,667 |
| Denmark | 183,006 | 376,067 | +193,061 |
| Netherlands | 412,369 | 143,601 | -268,768 |
| Ireland | 283,524 | 250,868 | -32,656 |
| Iceland | 0 | 231,400 | +231,400 |
| China | 3,949 | 141,601 | +137,652 |
| France | 31,338 | 13,945 | -17,393 |
| Germany | 42,627 | 310 | -42,317 |
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 | 2,561,047 |
| Lithuania | 718,161 |
| Viet Nam | 655,667 |
| Norway | 571,383 |
| Estonia | 463,641 |
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 | 1,608,848 | 952,199 | -656,649 |
| Lithuania | 229,519 | 488,642 | +259,123 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 655,667 | +655,667 |
| Norway | 502,692 | 68,691 | -434,001 |
| Estonia | 274,432 | 189,209 | -85,223 |
| China | 222,845 | 235,248 | +12,403 |
| Germany | 350,814 | 0 | -350,814 |
| Iceland | 0 | 197,675 | +197,675 |
| Greenland | 0 | 128,886 | +128,886 |
| Netherlands | 74,087 | 30,816 | -43,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 5,772,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,201 |
| Other | 534,915 |
| Air transport | 52,636 |
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) | 2,993,788 | 2,779,067 | -214,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 335,370 | 301,831 | -33,539 |
| Other | 283,737 | 251,178 | -32,559 |
| Air transport | 52,636 | 0 | -52,636 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,202,622 |
| Grimsby | 1,732,721 |
| Felixstowe | 784,433 |
| 000 | 534,915 |
| Southampton | 247,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,707,893 | 1,494,729 | -213,164 |
| Grimsby | 1,020,834 | 711,887 | -308,947 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 784,433 | +784,433 |
| 000 | 283,737 | 251,178 | -32,559 |
| Southampton | 234,495 | 12,835 | -221,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,826 | 0 | -134,826 |
| Middlesbrough | 83,640 | 33,725 | -49,915 |
| Hull | 76,089 | 0 | -76,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,636 | 0 | -52,636 |
| Jersey | 31,338 | 13,945 | -17,393 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 25 |
| OCEAN CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 16 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| KOHYO UK LTD | 9 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 8 |
| SHIELD FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,518,011 |
| Denmark | 129,034 |
| Germany | 88,884 |
| Ireland | 55,076 |
| France | 54,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,164,073 | 1,353,938 | -810,135 |
| Denmark | 0 | 129,034 | +129,034 |
| Germany | 0 | 88,884 | +88,884 |
| Ireland | 31,935 | 23,141 | -8,794 |
| France | 42,980 | 11,625 | -31,355 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,451 | 25,449 | +998 |
| Singapore | 3,214 | 0 | -3,214 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,364 | 0 | -1,364 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,576 |
| Germany | 6,280 |
| India | 5,086 |
| Netherlands | 4,865 |
| Viet Nam | 4,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,161 | 415 | -20,746 |
| Germany | 3,362 | 2,918 | -444 |
| India | 0 | 5,086 | +5,086 |
| Netherlands | 185 | 4,680 | +4,495 |
| Viet Nam | 1,239 | 3,090 | +1,851 |
| XI | 0 | 88 | +88 |
| China | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 3,793,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,125 |
| Other | 52,067 |
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) | 2,210,062 | 1,583,481 | -626,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,029 | 27,096 | -1,933 |
| Other | 28,926 | 23,141 | -5,785 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,729,203 |
| Eurotunnel | 629,750 |
| Felixstowe | 266,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,736 |
| 000 | 52,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,891,537 | 837,666 | -1,053,871 |
| Eurotunnel | 227,885 | 401,865 | +173,980 |
| Felixstowe | 1,779 | 265,018 | +263,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,852 | 88,884 | +3,032 |
| 000 | 28,926 | 23,141 | -5,785 |
| Southampton | 27,665 | 0 | -27,665 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,364 | 15,497 | +14,133 |
| Holyhead | 3,009 | 0 | -3,009 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030616
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-water shrimp and prawns, including Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon