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 | 7,874,300 |
| Denmark | 1,364,769 |
| Netherlands | 648,809 |
| Germany | 547,501 |
| Spain | 372,288 |
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 | 4,180,067 | 3,694,233 | -485,834 |
| Denmark | 615,330 | 749,439 | +134,109 |
| Netherlands | 331,095 | 317,714 | -13,381 |
| Germany | 441,715 | 105,786 | -335,929 |
| Spain | 285,168 | 87,120 | -198,048 |
| France | 174,066 | 39,764 | -134,302 |
| Ireland | 101,958 | 108,165 | +6,207 |
| South Korea | 55,349 | 52,219 | -3,130 |
| 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 | 8,331,905 |
| Denmark | 1,364,766 |
| Spain | 1,004,517 |
| Belgium | 214,461 |
| South Korea | 107,568 |
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 | 4,401,307 | 3,930,598 | -470,709 |
| Denmark | 614,385 | 750,381 | +135,996 |
| Spain | 725,408 | 279,109 | -446,299 |
| Belgium | 150,856 | 63,605 | -87,251 |
| South Korea | 55,349 | 52,219 | -3,130 |
| Italy | 74,925 | 0 | -74,925 |
| Germany | 63,053 | 0 | -63,053 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 58,489 | +58,489 |
| France | 17,870 | 9,974 | -7,896 |
| Ireland | 13,557 | 13,716 | +159 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,195,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,111,436 |
| Other | 208,109 |
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) | 4,801,119 | 4,394,844 | -406,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,346,456 | 764,980 | -581,476 |
| Other | 101,582 | 106,527 | +4,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,442,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,098,369 |
| Southampton | 1,321,788 |
| Felixstowe | 879,976 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,773 |
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 | 2,735,962 | 1,706,085 | -1,029,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,083,059 | 2,015,310 | +932,251 |
| Southampton | 564,912 | 756,876 | +191,964 |
| Felixstowe | 567,099 | 312,877 | -254,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 357,494 | 79,279 | -278,215 |
| London | 152,395 | 93,830 | -58,565 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,697 | 84,091 | -71,606 |
| 000 | 101,582 | 106,527 | +4,945 |
| Portsmouth | 179,650 | 16,074 | -163,576 |
| Dover | 103,515 | 58,014 | -45,501 |
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 | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 279,617 |
| Ireland | 266,577 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,911 |
| France | 65,903 |
| Turkey | 4,022 |
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 | 190,400 | 89,217 | -101,183 |
| Ireland | 138,938 | 127,639 | -11,299 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,987 | 38,924 | +3,937 |
| France | 16,725 | 49,178 | +32,453 |
| Turkey | 4,022 | 0 | -4,022 |
| Gibraltar | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| Australia | 0 | 2,542 | +2,542 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,246 | +2,246 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322 | 0 | -1,322 |
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 | 7,814 |
| Denmark | 116 |
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 | 3,571 | 4,243 | +672 |
| Denmark | 95 | 21 | -74 |
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) | 443,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,829 |
| Other | 45,420 |
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) | 192,859 | 250,629 | +57,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,117 | 43,712 | -123,405 |
| Other | 30,015 | 15,405 | -14,610 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 214,801 |
| Poole | 185,508 |
| Portsmouth | 117,716 |
| 000 | 45,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,492 |
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 | 108,923 | 105,878 | -3,045 |
| Poole | 124,530 | 60,978 | -63,552 |
| Portsmouth | 82,595 | 35,121 | -47,474 |
| 000 | 30,015 | 15,405 | -14,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322 | 41,170 | +39,848 |
| Southampton | 34,987 | 2,542 | -32,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,341 | 35,290 | +33,949 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,944 | +6,944 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,418 | +6,418 |
| London | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
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