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 | 1,546,426 |
| Norway | 1,510,538 |
| Viet Nam | 655,667 |
| Denmark | 559,073 |
| Ireland | 494,286 |
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 | 874,461 | 671,965 | -202,496 |
| Norway | 809,744 | 700,794 | -108,950 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 655,667 | +655,667 |
| Denmark | 386,590 | 172,483 | -214,107 |
| Ireland | 280,922 | 213,364 | -67,558 |
| Netherlands | 394,676 | 88,627 | -306,049 |
| Iceland | 33,725 | 197,675 | +163,950 |
| China | 3,949 | 141,601 | +137,652 |
| Germany | 42,715 | 222 | -42,493 |
| France | 27,390 | 12,495 | -14,895 |
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 | 1,721,239 |
| Lithuania | 736,213 |
| Viet Nam | 655,667 |
| Norway | 436,149 |
| China | 417,694 |
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 | 874,461 | 846,778 | -27,683 |
| Lithuania | 213,236 | 522,977 | +309,741 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 655,667 | +655,667 |
| Norway | 425,254 | 10,895 | -414,359 |
| China | 228,805 | 188,889 | -39,916 |
| Germany | 350,814 | 0 | -350,814 |
| Estonia | 114,699 | 167,852 | +53,153 |
| Iceland | 0 | 197,675 | +197,675 |
| Greenland | 128,886 | 0 | -128,886 |
| Netherlands | 72,916 | 30,816 | -42,100 |
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 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,629,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,534 |
| Other | 494,809 |
| 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) | 2,076,697 | 2,552,680 | +475,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 446,563 | 117,971 | -328,592 |
| Other | 281,223 | 213,586 | -67,637 |
| 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 | 2,358,666 |
| Grimsby | 1,452,071 |
| Felixstowe | 784,433 |
| 000 | 494,809 |
| 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 | 1,227,916 | 1,130,750 | -97,166 |
| Grimsby | 751,277 | 700,794 | -50,483 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 784,433 | +784,433 |
| 000 | 281,223 | 213,586 | -67,637 |
| Southampton | 234,495 | 12,835 | -221,660 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,365 | 0 | -117,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,307 | 0 | -66,307 |
| Hull | 58,467 | 0 | -58,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,636 | 0 | -52,636 |
| Jersey | 27,390 | 12,495 | -14,895 |
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 | 3,279,140 |
| Denmark | 129,034 |
| Germany | 88,884 |
| Ireland | 51,461 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,072 |
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 | 2,163,874 | 1,115,266 | -1,048,608 |
| Denmark | 64,517 | 64,517 | +0 |
| Germany | 0 | 88,884 | +88,884 |
| Ireland | 34,346 | 17,115 | -17,231 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,343 | 26,729 | +9,386 |
| France | 0 | 11,625 | +11,625 |
| Singapore | 3,214 | 0 | -3,214 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
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 | 19,037 |
| Viet Nam | 5,917 |
| Germany | 5,524 |
| India | 5,086 |
| Netherlands | 4,865 |
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 | 18,622 | 415 | -18,207 |
| Viet Nam | 1,564 | 4,353 | +2,789 |
| Germany | 3,541 | 1,983 | -1,558 |
| India | 0 | 5,086 | +5,086 |
| Netherlands | 263 | 4,602 | +4,339 |
| XI | 22 | 66 | +44 |
| China | 3 | 0 | -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) | 3,511,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,933 |
| Other | 48,452 |
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) | 2,231,400 | 1,280,292 | -951,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,557 | 28,376 | +7,819 |
| Other | 31,337 | 17,115 | -14,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,513,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 649,156 |
| Felixstowe | 268,077 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,884 |
| 000 | 48,452 |
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 | 1,802,190 | 711,608 | -1,090,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,106 | 361,050 | +72,944 |
| Felixstowe | 138,095 | 129,982 | -8,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 88,884 | +88,884 |
| 000 | 31,337 | 17,115 | -14,222 |
| Southampton | 20,557 | 0 | -20,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,497 | +15,497 |
| 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