Import/export HS code 16053090: Various lobster products
Lobster products not used for processing, like ready-to-eat lobster
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 6,607,748 |
| Denmark | 206,395 |
| France | 145,232 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 |
| Ireland | 3,567 |
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 | 1,669,980 | 4,937,768 | +3,267,788 |
| Denmark | 101,801 | 104,594 | +2,793 |
| France | 75,463 | 69,769 | -5,694 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 | 0 | -101,333 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,567 | +3,567 |
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 | 6,908,253 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 |
| France | 28,967 |
| Denmark | 20,381 |
| United States | 1,774 |
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 | 1,821,291 | 5,086,962 | +3,265,671 |
| Viet Nam | 101,333 | 0 | -101,333 |
| France | 10,853 | 18,114 | +7,261 |
| Denmark | 15,100 | 5,281 | -9,819 |
| United States | 0 | 1,774 | +1,774 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 6,494,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 387,326 |
| Air transport | 178,079 |
| Other | 4,712 |
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) | 1,771,313 | 4,722,845 | +2,951,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,264 | 210,062 | +32,798 |
| Air transport | 0 | 178,079 | +178,079 |
| Other | 0 | 4,712 | +4,712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,376,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,510,815 |
| Southampton | 1,159,704 |
| Felixstowe | 622,787 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,042 |
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 | 466,301 | 2,909,994 | +2,443,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 695,768 | 815,047 | +119,279 |
| Southampton | 288,570 | 871,134 | +582,564 |
| Felixstowe | 422,475 | 200,312 | -222,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 177,042 | +177,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,105 | 52,252 | +5,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,452 | 36,139 | +16,687 |
| London | 0 | 30,952 | +30,952 |
| Portsmouth | 8,906 | 17,077 | +8,171 |
| 000 | 0 | 4,712 | +4,712 |
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 | 9 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,120,786 |
| Ireland | 98,916 |
| Spain | 3,558 |
| Gibraltar | 1,102 |
| United Arab Emirates | 927 |
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 | 798,922 | 1,321,864 | +522,942 |
| Ireland | 36,943 | 61,973 | +25,030 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,558 | +3,558 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 1,102 | +1,102 |
| United Arab Emirates | 927 | 0 | -927 |
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) | 2,184,852 |
| Other | 35,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,485 |
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) | 818,251 | 1,366,601 | +548,350 |
| Other | 17,614 | 18,338 | +724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 927 | 3,558 | +2,631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,120,786 |
| Holyhead | 60,416 |
| 000 | 35,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,548 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 798,922 | 1,321,864 | +522,942 |
| Holyhead | 19,329 | 41,087 | +21,758 |
| 000 | 17,614 | 18,338 | +724 |
| London Gateway Port | 927 | 3,558 | +2,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,548 | +2,548 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,102 | +1,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16053090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lobster products not used for processing, like ready-to-eat lobster