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 | 1,107,533 |
| Spain | 377,669 |
| Belgium | 140,516 |
| 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 | 618,602 | 488,931 | -129,671 |
| Spain | 241,006 | 136,663 | -104,343 |
| Belgium | 69,922 | 70,594 | +672 |
| France | 32,299 | 24,491 | -7,808 |
| South Korea | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Greece | 9,874 | 0 | -9,874 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Netherlands | 6,543 | 0 | -6,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
| Germany | 224 | 174 | -50 |
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 | 1,071,868 |
| Spain | 399,964 |
| Belgium | 150,126 |
| 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 | 588,592 | 483,276 | -105,316 |
| Spain | 265,695 | 134,269 | -131,426 |
| Belgium | 62,683 | 87,443 | +24,760 |
| South Korea | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Bulgaria | 26,731 | 0 | -26,731 |
| France | 11,065 | 7,642 | -3,423 |
| India | 7,210 | 2,394 | -4,816 |
| Iceland | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| Peru | 7,551 | 0 | -7,551 |
| Madagascar | 7,125 | 0 | -7,125 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,699,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,303 |
| Other | 7,647 |
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) | 979,182 | 720,231 | -258,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,900 | 18,403 | -1,497 |
| Other | 1,818 | 5,829 | +4,011 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,085,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 327,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 237,531 |
| 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 | 612,466 | 473,211 | -139,255 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,309 | 131,957 | -63,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,675 | 109,856 | -17,819 |
| Portsmouth | 41,202 | 0 | -41,202 |
| Southampton | 16,741 | 17,068 | +327 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,530 | 6,542 | +4,012 |
| 000 | 1,818 | 5,829 | +4,011 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 50 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 49 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 49 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 20 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 20 |
| IBERICO FOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| THE TINNED FISH MARKET LTD | 11 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 10 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY 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 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 45,496,457 |
| Netherlands | 1,149,788 |
| France | 900,490 |
| Japan | 751,967 |
| Viet Nam | 483,712 |
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 | 25,337,577 | 20,158,880 | -5,178,697 |
| Netherlands | 762,653 | 387,135 | -375,518 |
| France | 413,612 | 486,878 | +73,266 |
| Japan | 433,906 | 318,061 | -115,845 |
| Viet Nam | 87,400 | 396,312 | +308,912 |
| United States | 410,912 | 0 | -410,912 |
| China | 64,090 | 235,987 | +171,897 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 139,361 | 0 | -139,361 |
| Taiwan | 54,000 | 25,960 | -28,040 |
| 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) | 47,742,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,108,280 |
| 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) | 26,592,976 | 21,149,985 | -5,442,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,176,265 | 932,015 | -244,250 |
| 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 | 33,077,044 |
| Felixstowe | 9,616,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,854,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,884,569 |
| Belfast Port | 619,264 |
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 | 16,264,866 | 16,812,178 | +547,312 |
| Felixstowe | 6,384,002 | 3,232,845 | -3,151,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,968,676 | 886,113 | -2,082,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,010,556 | 874,013 | -136,543 |
| Belfast Port | 501,560 | 117,704 | -383,856 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 467,886 | 40,745 | -427,141 |
| Portsmouth | 108,572 | 0 | -108,572 |
| Greenock | 5,986 | 60,400 | +54,414 |
| 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