Import/export HS code 160559: Various mollusc products
Prepared or preserved molluscs not listed elsewhere, such as periwinkles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,221,432 |
| Spain | 387,156 |
| Belgium | 135,313 |
| France | 38,168 |
| South Korea | 27,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 699,506 | 521,926 | -177,580 |
| Spain | 252,399 | 134,757 | -117,642 |
| Belgium | 75,587 | 59,726 | -15,861 |
| France | 16,653 | 21,515 | +4,862 |
| South Korea | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Greece | 9,874 | 0 | -9,874 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Germany | 8,688 | 0 | -8,688 |
| Netherlands | 6,543 | 0 | -6,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,150,044 |
| Spain | 444,182 |
| Belgium | 133,943 |
| South Korea | 27,938 |
| Bulgaria | 26,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 631,120 | 518,924 | -112,196 |
| Spain | 311,869 | 132,313 | -179,556 |
| Belgium | 56,347 | 77,596 | +21,249 |
| South Korea | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Bulgaria | 23,086 | 3,645 | -19,441 |
| India | 12,399 | 2,444 | -9,955 |
| France | 11,065 | 0 | -11,065 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Germany | 8,464 | 0 | -8,464 |
| Peru | 7,551 | 0 | -7,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,811,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,432 |
| Other | 3,226 |
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) | 1,071,556 | 740,129 | -331,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,952 | 14,480 | -3,472 |
| Other | 224 | 3,002 | +2,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,149,753 |
| Eurotunnel | 358,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,665 |
| Portsmouth | 68,945 |
| Southampton | 27,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 631,565 | 518,188 | -113,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 239,348 | 119,237 | -120,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,168 | 97,497 | -31,671 |
| Portsmouth | 68,945 | 0 | -68,945 |
| Southampton | 14,793 | 13,145 | -1,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| 000 | 224 | 3,002 | +2,778 |
| Felixstowe | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 45 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 45 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 44 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 20 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 17 |
| IBERICO FOODS LIMITED | 12 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 8 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 8 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 44,058,057 |
| Netherlands | 1,139,465 |
| Japan | 1,000,938 |
| France | 876,404 |
| China | 653,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 21,537,850 | 22,520,207 | +982,357 |
| Netherlands | 933,612 | 205,853 | -727,759 |
| Japan | 682,877 | 318,061 | -364,816 |
| France | 397,039 | 479,365 | +82,326 |
| China | 417,862 | 235,987 | -181,875 |
| United States | 273,719 | 258,371 | -15,348 |
| Viet Nam | 87,400 | 307,396 | +219,996 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 139,361 | 0 | -139,361 |
| Australia | 6,813 | 62,865 | +56,052 |
| Ireland | 57,750 | 0 | -57,750 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,906,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,073,619 |
| Air transport | 3,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,141,934 | 23,764,272 | +622,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,388,401 | 685,218 | -703,183 |
| Air transport | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 30,192,452 |
| Felixstowe | 10,090,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,737,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,835,769 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 950,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,725,729 | 17,466,723 | +4,740,994 |
| Felixstowe | 6,176,941 | 3,914,049 | -2,262,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,861,147 | 1,876,775 | -984,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,150,551 | 685,218 | -465,333 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 879,971 | 70,250 | -809,721 |
| Belfast Port | 498,146 | 370,089 | -128,057 |
| Portsmouth | 108,572 | 0 | -108,572 |
| Greenock | 0 | 66,386 | +66,386 |
| Holyhead | 57,750 | 0 | -57,750 |
| Dover | 57,137 | 0 | -57,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 160559
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved molluscs not listed elsewhere, such as periwinkles