Import/export HS code 160521: Crab not in airtight containers
Crab products stored in non-sealed packaging, like jars or bags
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 118,240,027 |
| Iceland | 55,186,481 |
| Norway | 37,719,748 |
| Canada | 33,005,619 |
| Honduras | 26,068,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 57,364,481 | 60,875,546 | +3,511,065 |
| Iceland | 30,122,548 | 25,063,933 | -5,058,615 |
| Norway | 23,724,523 | 13,995,225 | -9,729,298 |
| Canada | 16,465,214 | 16,540,405 | +75,191 |
| Honduras | 14,861,830 | 11,207,005 | -3,654,825 |
| Denmark | 6,689,261 | 8,435,001 | +1,745,740 |
| Indonesia | 3,497,778 | 3,980,080 | +482,302 |
| Singapore | 69,726 | 4,416,360 | +4,346,634 |
| Bangladesh | 1,317,051 | 1,150,734 | -166,317 |
| Netherlands | 988,476 | 1,193,711 | +205,235 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 123,441,730 |
| Iceland | 53,847,095 |
| Canada | 42,137,882 |
| Norway | 36,843,819 |
| Honduras | 26,119,331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 57,952,947 | 65,488,783 | +7,535,836 |
| Iceland | 29,660,445 | 24,186,650 | -5,473,795 |
| Canada | 19,086,529 | 23,051,353 | +3,964,824 |
| Norway | 23,772,991 | 13,070,828 | -10,702,163 |
| Honduras | 14,861,830 | 11,257,501 | -3,604,329 |
| Indonesia | 3,464,021 | 3,838,625 | +374,604 |
| Greenland | 3,773,481 | 2,782,606 | -990,875 |
| Bangladesh | 1,317,051 | 1,196,533 | -120,518 |
| Netherlands | 872,231 | 953,359 | +81,128 |
| India | 669,107 | 1,128,539 | +459,432 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 270,095,281 |
| Other | 21,584,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,201,954 |
| Road transport | 778,511 |
| Air transport | 111,644 |
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) | 131,617,643 | 138,477,638 | +6,859,995 |
| Other | 18,432,439 | 3,152,320 | -15,280,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,226,882 | 9,975,072 | +748,190 |
| Road transport | 0 | 778,511 | +778,511 |
| Air transport | 66,570 | 45,074 | -21,496 |
| Rail transport | 4,397 | 0 | -4,397 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 118,300,394 |
| Felixstowe | 46,687,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,527,430 |
| Grimsby | 36,610,234 |
| Southampton | 27,592,627 |
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 | 60,823,776 | 57,476,618 | -3,347,158 |
| Felixstowe | 21,036,116 | 25,651,018 | +4,614,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,322,041 | 27,205,389 | +12,883,348 |
| Grimsby | 22,815,779 | 13,794,455 | -9,021,324 |
| Southampton | 17,912,282 | 9,680,345 | -8,231,937 |
| 000 | 18,432,439 | 3,152,320 | -15,280,119 |
| 499 | 0 | 10,680,331 | +10,680,331 |
| Hull | 872,629 | 2,030,029 | +1,157,400 |
| Eurotunnel | 947,360 | 1,295,616 | +348,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 829,199 | 874,654 | +45,455 |
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
|
69 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 125 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 124 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 124 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 118 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 117 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 110 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 100 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 86 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 84 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,769,985 |
| Ukraine | 192,240 |
| Indonesia | 170,052 |
| Belgium | 161,673 |
| Netherlands | 88,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,322,536 | 1,447,449 | +124,913 |
| Ukraine | 56,162 | 136,078 | +79,916 |
| Indonesia | 170,052 | 0 | -170,052 |
| Belgium | 107,228 | 54,445 | -52,783 |
| Netherlands | 83,904 | 4,799 | -79,105 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,029 | 30,906 | -7,123 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,957 | 42,815 | +26,858 |
| Spain | 24,532 | 30,241 | +5,709 |
| France | 0 | 52,236 | +52,236 |
| Singapore | 14,517 | 30,827 | +16,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 280,204 |
| Russia | 133,848 |
| India | 76,403 |
| XI | 42,561 |
| Malaysia | 22,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 145,038 | 135,166 | -9,872 |
| Russia | 78,132 | 55,716 | -22,416 |
| India | 41,821 | 34,582 | -7,239 |
| XI | 5,148 | 37,413 | +32,265 |
| Malaysia | 12,744 | 9,543 | -3,201 |
| Poland | 13,904 | 7,908 | -5,996 |
| Norway | 5,039 | 5,618 | +579 |
| Ireland | 4,055 | 3,120 | -935 |
| China | 3,478 | 2,986 | -492 |
| Japan | 3,139 | 2,044 | -1,095 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,858,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,494,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,943 |
| Air transport | 8,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 865,623 | 992,545 | +126,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 739,810 | 754,293 | +14,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,794 | 140,149 | -109,645 |
| Air transport | 6,578 | 2,040 | -4,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,858,168 |
| Holyhead | 592,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 501,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 421,590 |
| Middlesbrough | 173,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 865,623 | 992,545 | +126,922 |
| Holyhead | 271,406 | 321,502 | +50,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,618 | 253,151 | +4,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,874 | 202,716 | -16,158 |
| Middlesbrough | 173,712 | 0 | -173,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,628 | 94,490 | +56,862 |
| Southampton | 32,208 | 0 | -32,208 |
| Felixstowe | 4,950 | 15,652 | +10,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,578 | 2,040 | -4,538 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,570 | +4,570 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Crab products stored in non-sealed packaging, like jars or bags