Import/export HS code 030633: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,286,206 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,885,381 |
| France | 664,169 |
| Greece | 614,259 |
| Norway | 534,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,300,363 | 1,985,843 | -314,520 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,534,748 | 1,350,633 | -184,115 |
| France | 586,857 | 77,312 | -509,545 |
| Greece | 346,484 | 267,775 | -78,709 |
| Norway | 371,966 | 162,221 | -209,745 |
| Netherlands | 263,853 | 0 | -263,853 |
| Canada | 56,788 | 45,690 | -11,098 |
| Spain | 53,061 | 27,294 | -25,767 |
| China | 61,822 | 0 | -61,822 |
| Turkey | 17,257 | 0 | -17,257 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,165,242 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,915,576 |
| United Kingdom | 850,473 |
| Greece | 587,307 |
| Norway | 557,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,296,598 | 1,868,644 | -427,954 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,564,943 | 1,350,633 | -214,310 |
| United Kingdom | 819,245 | 31,228 | -788,017 |
| Greece | 332,783 | 254,524 | -78,259 |
| Norway | 380,884 | 176,939 | -203,945 |
| Canada | 56,788 | 45,690 | -11,098 |
| Spain | 53,061 | 25,827 | -27,234 |
| China | 69,519 | 0 | -69,519 |
| France | 1,512 | 46,084 | +44,572 |
| Denmark | 21,084 | 0 | -21,084 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,195,929 |
| Air transport | 4,175,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,048,358 |
| Other | 120,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,610,671 | 1,585,258 | -1,025,413 |
| Air transport | 2,353,892 | 1,821,543 | -532,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 651,520 | 396,838 | -254,682 |
| Other | 3,765 | 117,199 | +113,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,113,721 |
| Milford | 1,974,241 |
| Holyhead | 1,166,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 781,021 |
| Fishguard | 703,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,336,721 | 1,777,000 | -559,721 |
| Milford | 1,039,225 | 935,016 | -104,209 |
| Holyhead | 735,441 | 430,947 | -304,494 |
| Eurotunnel | 753,727 | 27,294 | -726,433 |
| Fishguard | 279,193 | 424,497 | +145,304 |
| Ayr Harbour | 180,871 | 78,184 | -102,687 |
| 000 | 3,765 | 117,199 | +113,434 |
| Dover | 94,206 | 0 | -94,206 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,868 | 0 | -61,868 |
| Felixstowe | 61,822 | 0 | -61,822 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAFOOD CHOICE LONDON LIMITED | 98 |
| BRITEX FOODS LIMITED | 71 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 55 |
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE SEAFOODS LTD | 51 |
| CINNA RR LTD | 35 |
| VIRK ILYAS FOOD ENTERPRISE UK LTD | 34 |
| CRYSTAL AMUSEMENTS LIMITED | 33 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 30 |
| WEST AND SUN FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| IV SEASON PVT LTD | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 23,547,263 |
| China | 14,923,735 |
| Spain | 14,354,803 |
| Portugal | 10,295,067 |
| Netherlands | 1,207,485 |
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 | 15,825,114 | 7,722,149 | -8,102,965 |
| China | 9,659,731 | 5,264,004 | -4,395,727 |
| Spain | 8,307,731 | 6,047,072 | -2,260,659 |
| Portugal | 5,152,032 | 5,143,035 | -8,997 |
| Netherlands | 861,135 | 346,350 | -514,785 |
| Italy | 626,109 | 313,898 | -312,211 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 496,831 | 192,948 | -303,883 |
| Japan | 291,105 | 340,378 | +49,273 |
| Viet Nam | 436,539 | 151,182 | -285,357 |
| Ireland | 331,926 | 239,593 | -92,333 |
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 | 71,039 |
| Singapore | 1,074 |
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 | 35,035 | 36,004 | +969 |
| Singapore | 528 | 546 | +18 |
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) | 49,744,899 |
| Air transport | 17,460,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,360,094 |
| Other | 92,796 |
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) | 30,138,911 | 19,605,988 | -10,532,923 |
| Air transport | 11,290,801 | 6,170,071 | -5,120,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 988,079 | 372,015 | -616,064 |
| Other | 56,246 | 36,550 | -19,696 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 34,766,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,371,917 |
| Plymouth | 6,098,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,888,355 |
| Poole | 1,767,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 22,538,056 | 12,228,574 | -10,309,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,812,230 | 4,559,687 | -4,252,543 |
| Plymouth | 3,033,093 | 3,065,108 | +32,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,688,757 | 2,199,598 | -489,159 |
| Poole | 234,542 | 1,533,183 | +1,298,641 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,055,661 | 689,248 | -366,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,010,140 | 513,463 | -496,677 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 504,594 | 842,954 | +338,360 |
| Jersey | 812,349 | 208,534 | -603,815 |
| Dover | 784,289 | 54,595 | -729,694 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030633
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Live or processed crabs, including all species and forms