Import/export HS code 160540: Various crustacean products
Prepared or preserved crustaceans, excluding crab and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,537,593 |
| China | 2,239,286 |
| Denmark | 2,135,383 |
| Malaysia | 2,058,987 |
| Germany | 440,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,828,884 | 1,708,709 | -120,175 |
| China | 746,637 | 1,492,649 | +746,012 |
| Denmark | 1,382,848 | 752,535 | -630,313 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,058,987 | +2,058,987 |
| Germany | 282,094 | 158,291 | -123,803 |
| Egypt | 144,408 | 225,470 | +81,062 |
| Myanmar | 65,905 | 153,682 | +87,777 |
| France | 149,155 | 26,675 | -122,480 |
| Spain | 22,724 | 145,314 | +122,590 |
| Ireland | 12,244 | 74,499 | +62,255 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,863,552 |
| Malaysia | 2,058,987 |
| Germany | 1,044,015 |
| Spain | 725,195 |
| Egypt | 451,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,445,969 | 3,417,583 | -28,386 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,058,987 | +2,058,987 |
| Germany | 536,143 | 507,872 | -28,271 |
| Spain | 423,993 | 301,202 | -122,791 |
| Egypt | 144,408 | 307,105 | +162,697 |
| Myanmar | 26,371 | 153,682 | +127,311 |
| Denmark | 104,568 | 67,167 | -37,401 |
| Netherlands | 7,191 | 15,681 | +8,490 |
| Canada | 19,776 | 0 | -19,776 |
| Portugal | 15,066 | 0 | -15,066 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,131,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,458,175 |
| Other | 114,248 |
| Air transport | 5,809 |
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) | 3,548,978 | 2,582,235 | -966,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,212,702 | 4,245,473 | +3,032,771 |
| Other | 30,582 | 83,666 | +53,084 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,809 | +5,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,280,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,422,772 |
| Felixstowe | 1,691,264 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,238,663 |
| Harwich | 941,053 |
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 | 1,471,842 | 2,808,568 | +1,336,726 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,280,680 | 1,142,092 | -138,588 |
| Felixstowe | 654,653 | 1,036,611 | +381,958 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,238,663 | +1,238,663 |
| Harwich | 789,764 | 151,289 | -638,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,408 | 197,399 | +52,991 |
| Dover | 129,920 | 66,047 | -63,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,295 | 22,688 | -129,607 |
| 499 | 0 | 150,322 | +150,322 |
| 000 | 30,582 | 83,666 | +53,084 |
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
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISFISH LTD | 53 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 34 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 21 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 20 |
| J.S. MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| SAF LTD. | 14 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,320,573 |
| Netherlands | 857,800 |
| Cyprus | 83,307 |
| Spain | 67,164 |
| United Arab Emirates | 49,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 815,974 | 504,599 | -311,375 |
| Netherlands | 769,034 | 88,766 | -680,268 |
| Cyprus | 27,854 | 55,453 | +27,599 |
| Spain | 41,553 | 25,611 | -15,942 |
| United Arab Emirates | 22,493 | 27,112 | +4,619 |
| Malta | 15,031 | 17,658 | +2,627 |
| Greece | 13,726 | 15,237 | +1,511 |
| France | 23,476 | 1,785 | -21,691 |
| Czechia | 9,370 | 9,738 | +368 |
| Sweden | 0 | 5,950 | +5,950 |
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 | 286 |
| Thailand | 96 |
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 | 280 | 6 | -274 |
| Thailand | 0 | 96 | +96 |
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) | 1,936,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,357 |
| Other | 264,200 |
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) | 1,420,398 | 515,776 | -904,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,467 | 86,890 | -138,577 |
| Other | 106,717 | 157,483 | +50,766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 931,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,549 |
| 000 | 264,200 |
| Holyhead | 190,139 |
| Felixstowe | 152,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 619,871 | 311,842 | -308,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 767,574 | 2,975 | -764,599 |
| 000 | 106,717 | 157,483 | +50,766 |
| Holyhead | 124,041 | 66,098 | -57,943 |
| Felixstowe | 9,635 | 142,864 | +133,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,202 | 43,428 | -31,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,493 | 30,088 | +7,595 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,575 | 0 | -22,575 |
| Southampton | 4,474 | 0 | -4,474 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,586 | +3,586 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved crustaceans, excluding crab and lobster