Import/export HS code 160553: Mussel products
Prepared or preserved mussels, ready to eat or used in cooking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 8,032,006 |
| Denmark | 1,379,251 |
| Netherlands | 560,744 |
| Germany | 435,593 |
| Spain | 416,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4,204,935 | 3,827,071 | -377,864 |
| Denmark | 836,511 | 542,740 | -293,771 |
| Netherlands | 185,673 | 375,071 | +189,398 |
| Germany | 329,807 | 105,786 | -224,021 |
| Spain | 291,193 | 125,705 | -165,488 |
| Ireland | 104,139 | 122,513 | +18,374 |
| South Korea | 107,568 | 51,630 | -55,938 |
| France | 92,106 | 23,030 | -69,076 |
| Peru | 42,557 | 48,076 | +5,519 |
| Belgium | 0 | 55,948 | +55,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 8,389,134 |
| Denmark | 1,379,248 |
| Spain | 899,150 |
| Belgium | 218,226 |
| South Korea | 159,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4,352,450 | 4,036,684 | -315,766 |
| Denmark | 835,566 | 543,682 | -291,884 |
| Spain | 550,865 | 348,285 | -202,580 |
| Belgium | 120,737 | 97,489 | -23,248 |
| South Korea | 107,568 | 51,630 | -55,938 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 58,489 | +58,489 |
| Germany | 54,275 | 0 | -54,275 |
| Italy | 48,091 | 0 | -48,091 |
| Ireland | 11,837 | 13,716 | +1,879 |
| France | 9,635 | 6,777 | -2,858 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,296,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,971,308 |
| Other | 225,795 |
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) | 4,811,516 | 4,485,404 | -326,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,292,467 | 678,841 | -613,626 |
| Other | 104,583 | 121,212 | +16,629 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,666,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,177,540 |
| Southampton | 1,143,799 |
| Felixstowe | 959,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 392,653 |
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 | 3,095,205 | 1,571,014 | -1,524,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 963,645 | 2,213,895 | +1,250,250 |
| Southampton | 575,638 | 568,161 | -7,477 |
| Felixstowe | 560,882 | 398,378 | -162,504 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,374 | 79,279 | -234,095 |
| Eurotunnel | 130,190 | 101,510 | -28,680 |
| 000 | 104,583 | 121,212 | +16,629 |
| London | 123,636 | 93,830 | -29,806 |
| Dover | 105,220 | 84,716 | -20,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,087 | 6,658 | -105,429 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 616,795 |
| Ireland | 299,153 |
| France | 117,177 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,767 |
| Gibraltar | 3,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 126,848 | 489,947 | +363,099 |
| Ireland | 114,916 | 184,237 | +69,321 |
| France | 30,613 | 86,564 | +55,951 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,471 | 47,296 | +12,825 |
| Gibraltar | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| Australia | 0 | 2,542 | +2,542 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322 | 955 | -367 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,246 | +2,246 |
| Turkey | 1,341 | 0 | -1,341 |
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 | 8,406 |
| Denmark | 159 |
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 | 3,933 | 4,473 | +540 |
| Denmark | 83 | 76 | -7 |
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) | 976,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,408 |
| Other | 56,684 |
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) | 247,508 | 729,295 | +481,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,390 | 54,018 | +14,628 |
| Other | 26,210 | 30,474 | +4,264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 578,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,905 |
| Poole | 60,978 |
| 000 | 56,684 |
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 | 89,539 | 488,887 | +399,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,706 | 127,979 | +39,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,341 | 86,564 | +85,223 |
| Poole | 60,978 | 0 | -60,978 |
| 000 | 26,210 | 30,474 | +4,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,126 | 38,300 | +32,174 |
| Southampton | 29,667 | 4,086 | -25,581 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 25,865 | +25,865 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,632 | +11,632 |
| Dover | 6,944 | 0 | -6,944 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160553
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved mussels, ready to eat or used in cooking