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 | 2,274,877 |
| Norway | 1,560,495 |
| Netherlands | 637,440 |
| Denmark | 507,216 |
| Ireland | 477,642 |
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 | 1,562,773 | 712,104 | -850,669 |
| Norway | 944,831 | 615,664 | -329,167 |
| Netherlands | 519,454 | 117,986 | -401,468 |
| Denmark | 161,424 | 345,792 | +184,368 |
| Ireland | 271,985 | 205,657 | -66,328 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 231,903 | +231,903 |
| Iceland | 0 | 231,400 | +231,400 |
| China | 3,949 | 141,601 | +137,652 |
| Germany | 42,627 | 178 | -42,449 |
| France | 27,276 | 14,749 | -12,527 |
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 | 2,404,444 |
| Norway | 571,383 |
| Lithuania | 551,688 |
| Estonia | 468,283 |
| China | 442,590 |
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 | 1,569,384 | 835,060 | -734,324 |
| Norway | 481,110 | 90,273 | -390,837 |
| Lithuania | 275,203 | 276,485 | +1,282 |
| Estonia | 238,280 | 230,003 | -8,277 |
| China | 224,764 | 217,826 | -6,938 |
| Germany | 275,674 | 75,140 | -200,534 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 231,903 | +231,903 |
| Iceland | 0 | 197,675 | +197,675 |
| Greenland | 0 | 128,886 | +128,886 |
| Netherlands | 86,158 | 30,816 | -55,342 |
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 | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 5,020,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 609,400 |
| Other | 478,033 |
| 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) | 2,884,682 | 2,136,106 | -748,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 361,598 | 247,802 | -113,796 |
| Other | 272,198 | 205,835 | -66,363 |
| Air transport | 24,415 | 28,221 | +3,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,972,313 |
| Grimsby | 1,484,406 |
| 000 | 478,033 |
| Felixstowe | 360,669 |
| 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 | 1,628,513 | 1,343,800 | -284,713 |
| Grimsby | 868,742 | 615,664 | -253,078 |
| 000 | 272,198 | 205,835 | -66,363 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 360,669 | +360,669 |
| Southampton | 234,495 | 12,835 | -221,660 |
| Middlesbrough | 170,124 | 33,725 | -136,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,787 | 0 | -191,787 |
| Hull | 76,089 | 0 | -76,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,415 | 28,221 | +3,806 |
| Jersey | 27,276 | 14,749 | -12,527 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 23 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| OCEAN CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 16 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| KOHYO UK LTD | 9 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 7 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 3,507,257 |
| Denmark | 129,034 |
| Viet Nam | 68,368 |
| Spain | 57,531 |
| 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 | 2,130,880 | 1,376,377 | -754,503 |
| Denmark | 0 | 129,034 | +129,034 |
| Viet Nam | 68,368 | 0 | -68,368 |
| Spain | 57,531 | 0 | -57,531 |
| France | 42,980 | 11,625 | -31,355 |
| Ireland | 34,772 | 14,860 | -19,912 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,451 | 15,497 | -8,954 |
| Singapore | 3,214 | 0 | -3,214 |
| 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 | 22,209 |
| Germany | 6,233 |
| Viet Nam | 2,932 |
| Netherlands | 2,541 |
| XI | 47 |
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 | 21,882 | 327 | -21,555 |
| Germany | 3,362 | 2,871 | -491 |
| Viet Nam | 144 | 2,788 | +2,644 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,541 | +2,541 |
| XI | 0 | 47 | +47 |
| 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) | 3,693,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,425 |
| Other | 46,623 |
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) | 2,176,869 | 1,517,036 | -659,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,928 | 15,497 | -139,431 |
| Other | 31,763 | 14,860 | -16,903 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,754,674 |
| Eurotunnel | 593,525 |
| Felixstowe | 256,845 |
| Southampton | 96,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,852 |
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 | 1,919,538 | 835,136 | -1,084,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,470 | 425,055 | +256,585 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 256,845 | +256,845 |
| Southampton | 96,033 | 0 | -96,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,852 | 0 | -85,852 |
| Poole | 57,531 | 0 | -57,531 |
| 000 | 31,763 | 14,860 | -16,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,364 | 15,497 | +14,133 |
| Holyhead | 3,009 | 0 | -3,009 |
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