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 | 1,162,539 |
| Spain | 369,868 |
| Belgium | 137,304 |
| France | 56,790 |
| South Korea | 33,809 |
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 | 610,130 | 552,409 | -57,721 |
| Spain | 221,349 | 148,519 | -72,830 |
| Belgium | 65,404 | 71,900 | +6,496 |
| France | 20,298 | 36,492 | +16,194 |
| South Korea | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Greece | 9,874 | 0 | -9,874 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Germany | 8,688 | 174 | -8,514 |
| 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 | 1,120,335 |
| Spain | 401,546 |
| Belgium | 146,914 |
| South Korea | 33,809 |
| 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 | 572,331 | 548,004 | -24,327 |
| Spain | 257,865 | 143,681 | -114,184 |
| Belgium | 46,164 | 100,750 | +54,586 |
| South Korea | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Bulgaria | 26,731 | 0 | -26,731 |
| France | 11,065 | 7,642 | -3,423 |
| India | 4,766 | 4,838 | +72 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 1,754,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,303 |
| Other | 4,803 |
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) | 944,592 | 810,122 | -134,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,900 | 18,403 | -1,497 |
| Other | 224 | 4,579 | +4,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,122,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 332,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,624 |
| Portsmouth | 41,202 |
| Southampton | 33,809 |
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 | 583,184 | 539,449 | -43,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,815 | 148,703 | -35,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,861 | 116,763 | -17,098 |
| Portsmouth | 41,202 | 0 | -41,202 |
| Southampton | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| 000 | 224 | 4,579 | +4,355 |
| 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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 49 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 48 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 48 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 20 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 19 |
| IBERICO FOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 11 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 10 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 46,290,157 |
| Netherlands | 1,224,248 |
| Japan | 1,000,938 |
| France | 941,217 |
| United States | 410,912 |
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 | 23,856,333 | 22,433,824 | -1,422,509 |
| Netherlands | 876,803 | 347,445 | -529,358 |
| Japan | 682,877 | 318,061 | -364,816 |
| France | 429,130 | 512,087 | +82,957 |
| United States | 404,926 | 5,986 | -398,940 |
| Viet Nam | 87,400 | 307,396 | +219,996 |
| China | 134,733 | 235,987 | +101,254 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 139,361 | 0 | -139,361 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 79,960 | +79,960 |
| Australia | 69,678 | 7,400 | -62,278 |
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) | 48,767,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,223,467 |
| 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) | 25,371,360 | 23,395,999 | -1,975,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,305,933 | 917,534 | -388,399 |
| 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 | 33,042,489 |
| Felixstowe | 10,154,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,056,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,999,756 |
| Belfast Port | 868,235 |
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 | 14,493,684 | 18,548,805 | +4,055,121 |
| Felixstowe | 6,914,822 | 3,239,604 | -3,675,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,673,794 | 1,382,755 | -1,291,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,140,224 | 859,532 | -280,692 |
| Belfast Port | 750,531 | 117,704 | -632,827 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 538,529 | 40,745 | -497,784 |
| Portsmouth | 108,572 | 0 | -108,572 |
| Greenock | 0 | 66,386 | +66,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 58,002 | +58,002 |
| 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