Import/export HS code 16055310: Mussels in airtight containers
Mussel products stored in sealed packaging, like cans
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,379,251 |
| Germany | 435,593 |
| Netherlands | 268,890 |
| Spain | 214,387 |
| Chile | 176,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 836,511 | 542,740 | -293,771 |
| Germany | 329,807 | 105,786 | -224,021 |
| Netherlands | 121,018 | 147,872 | +26,854 |
| Spain | 140,228 | 74,159 | -66,069 |
| Chile | 115,218 | 60,876 | -54,342 |
| South Korea | 107,568 | 51,630 | -55,938 |
| Ireland | 74,279 | 79,527 | +5,248 |
| Belgium | 0 | 55,948 | +55,948 |
| France | 0 | 13,215 | +13,215 |
| Portugal | 8,462 | 0 | -8,462 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,379,248 |
| Spain | 638,211 |
| Belgium | 218,226 |
| Chile | 182,842 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 835,566 | 543,682 | -291,884 |
| Spain | 355,669 | 282,542 | -73,127 |
| Belgium | 120,737 | 97,489 | -23,248 |
| Chile | 117,980 | 64,862 | -53,118 |
| South Korea | 107,568 | 51,630 | -55,938 |
| Germany | 54,275 | 0 | -54,275 |
| Italy | 48,091 | 0 | -48,091 |
| Ireland | 11,837 | 13,716 | +1,879 |
| Portugal | 8,462 | 0 | -8,462 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,760 | +5,760 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,583,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,136,944 |
| Other | 149,465 |
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) | 981,888 | 601,979 | -379,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,242 | 457,702 | -221,540 |
| Other | 74,723 | 74,742 | +19 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,590,343 |
| London | 217,466 |
| Southampton | 176,094 |
| Dover | 165,680 |
| Felixstowe | 159,198 |
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 | 951,472 | 638,871 | -312,601 |
| London | 123,636 | 93,830 | -29,806 |
| Southampton | 115,218 | 60,876 | -54,342 |
| Dover | 84,266 | 81,414 | -2,852 |
| Felixstowe | 107,568 | 51,630 | -55,938 |
| 000 | 74,723 | 74,742 | +19 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,671 | 46,520 | -25,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,234 | 1,450 | -107,784 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,550 | 57,398 | +10,848 |
| Holyhead | 11,837 | 13,716 | +1,879 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 28 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
| RONDANINI UK LIMITED | 17 |
| SAF LTD. | 16 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 11 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 10 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 10 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 9 |
| LYONS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 |
| France | 117,177 |
| Ireland | 43,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,359 |
| 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 |
| France | 30,613 | 86,564 | +55,951 |
| Ireland | 19,905 | 23,689 | +3,784 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,629 | 3,730 | +101 |
| Gibraltar | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| Australia | 0 | 2,542 | +2,542 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322 | 0 | -1,322 |
| Singapore | 0 | 930 | +930 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 732,912 |
| Other | 43,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,729 |
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) | 157,461 | 575,451 | +417,990 |
| Other | 19,905 | 23,770 | +3,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,548 | 8,181 | -367 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 578,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,564 |
| Poole | 60,978 |
| 000 | 43,675 |
| Dover | 6,944 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 86,564 | +86,564 |
| Poole | 60,978 | 0 | -60,978 |
| 000 | 19,905 | 23,770 | +3,865 |
| Dover | 6,944 | 0 | -6,944 |
| Southampton | 2,592 | 4,086 | +1,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,359 | 4,095 | +1,736 |
| London | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16055310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mussel products stored in sealed packaging, like cans