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 | 3,625,557 |
| China | 2,839,109 |
| Denmark | 2,616,275 |
| Malaysia | 2,053,178 |
| Germany | 586,510 |
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 | 1,596,082 | 2,029,475 | +433,393 |
| China | 1,346,460 | 1,492,649 | +146,189 |
| Denmark | 1,525,919 | 1,090,356 | -435,563 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,053,178 | +2,053,178 |
| Germany | 428,219 | 158,291 | -269,928 |
| Egypt | 144,408 | 225,470 | +81,062 |
| France | 292,326 | 26,675 | -265,651 |
| Myanmar | 57,363 | 162,224 | +104,861 |
| Spain | 27,731 | 145,314 | +117,583 |
| South Africa | 0 | 81,635 | +81,635 |
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 | 8,089,713 |
| Malaysia | 2,053,178 |
| Germany | 1,190,140 |
| Spain | 802,955 |
| 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 | 4,127,271 | 3,962,442 | -164,829 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,053,178 | +2,053,178 |
| Germany | 578,025 | 612,115 | +34,090 |
| Spain | 569,223 | 233,732 | -335,491 |
| Egypt | 144,408 | 307,105 | +162,697 |
| Myanmar | 17,829 | 162,224 | +144,395 |
| Denmark | 37,608 | 134,127 | +96,519 |
| Greenland | 12,936 | 12,276 | -660 |
| Netherlands | 7,191 | 15,681 | +8,490 |
| Canada | 19,776 | 0 | -19,776 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,953,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,096,249 |
| Other | 110,295 |
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) | 3,831,844 | 3,121,227 | -710,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,719,082 | 4,377,167 | +2,658,085 |
| Other | 26,822 | 83,473 | +56,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,745,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,539,853 |
| Felixstowe | 2,288,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,238,663 |
| Harwich | 959,519 |
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 | 1,443,541 | 3,302,373 | +1,858,832 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,235,644 | 1,304,209 | +68,565 |
| Felixstowe | 1,251,426 | 1,036,611 | -214,815 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,238,663 | +1,238,663 |
| Harwich | 790,796 | 168,723 | -622,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,408 | 197,399 | +52,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,870 | 22,688 | -241,182 |
| Dover | 213,448 | 63,377 | -150,071 |
| 499 | 0 | 150,322 | +150,322 |
| 000 | 26,822 | 83,473 | +56,651 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISFISH LTD | 52 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 34 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 21 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 19 |
| J.S. MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 14 |
| SAF LTD. | 13 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 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 | 1,366,063 |
| Netherlands | 1,030,360 |
| Cyprus | 83,900 |
| Spain | 59,940 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,284 |
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 | 751,469 | 614,594 | -136,875 |
| Netherlands | 941,519 | 88,841 | -852,678 |
| Cyprus | 29,121 | 54,779 | +25,658 |
| Spain | 45,530 | 14,410 | -31,120 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,739 | 25,545 | -3,194 |
| Malta | 12,449 | 16,471 | +4,022 |
| France | 23,476 | 1,785 | -21,691 |
| Czechia | 7,771 | 11,337 | +3,566 |
| Greece | 13,726 | 0 | -13,726 |
| 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 | 264 | 22 | -242 |
| 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) | 1,961,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 491,181 |
| Other | 259,474 |
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) | 1,378,248 | 583,564 | -794,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 408,103 | 83,078 | -325,025 |
| Other | 84,179 | 175,295 | +91,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 958,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 943,106 |
| 000 | 259,474 |
| Holyhead | 215,020 |
| Felixstowe | 151,922 |
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 | 570,819 | 388,152 | -182,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 940,131 | 2,975 | -937,156 |
| 000 | 84,179 | 175,295 | +91,116 |
| Holyhead | 132,542 | 82,478 | -50,064 |
| Felixstowe | 11,303 | 140,619 | +129,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,603 | 18,526 | -55,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,739 | 28,521 | -218 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,575 | 0 | -22,575 |
| Southampton | 6,639 | 0 | -6,639 |
| 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