Import/export HS code 030221: Halibut, fresh or chilled
Includes species like Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, and Hippoglossus stenolepis
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 11,753,446 |
| Denmark | 5,128,522 |
| Ireland | 1,079,704 |
| Iceland | 555,224 |
| Faroe Islands | 310,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 7,134,996 | 4,618,450 | -2,516,546 |
| Denmark | 1,795,235 | 3,333,287 | +1,538,052 |
| Ireland | 457,568 | 622,136 | +164,568 |
| Iceland | 175,613 | 379,611 | +203,998 |
| Faroe Islands | 217,095 | 92,934 | -124,161 |
| France | 43,342 | 118,518 | +75,176 |
| Netherlands | 62,716 | 24,524 | -38,192 |
| Portugal | 18,894 | 0 | -18,894 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,275 | +10,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 17,050,836 |
| Iceland | 642,093 |
| Faroe Islands | 310,029 |
| Denmark | 15,328 |
| Germany | 11,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 8,978,914 | 8,071,922 | -906,992 |
| Iceland | 236,978 | 405,115 | +168,137 |
| Faroe Islands | 217,095 | 92,934 | -124,161 |
| Denmark | 3,539 | 11,789 | +8,250 |
| Germany | 11,365 | 0 | -11,365 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 12,599,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,689,140 |
| Road transport | 1,533,242 |
| Other | 1,075,543 |
| Air transport | 207,404 |
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) | 6,117,945 | 6,481,920 | +363,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,623,633 | 2,065,507 | +441,874 |
| Road transport | 1,527,741 | 5,501 | -1,522,240 |
| Other | 457,568 | 617,975 | +160,407 |
| Air transport | 178,572 | 28,832 | -149,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 9,156,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,525,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,483,558 |
| 000 | 1,075,543 |
| Killingholme | 263,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,484,857 | 5,671,148 | +2,186,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,964,056 | 561,153 | -3,402,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,334,647 | 2,148,911 | +814,264 |
| 000 | 457,568 | 617,975 | +160,407 |
| Killingholme | 263,469 | 0 | -263,469 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,572 | 28,832 | -149,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,648 | 78,741 | +30,093 |
| Harwich | 83,003 | 43,064 | -39,939 |
| Inverness | 82,635 | 0 | -82,635 |
| Dover | 6,979 | 45,906 | +38,927 |
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 | 9 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 40 |
| DTK FRIGO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| FLATFISH LIMITED | 32 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 31 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 23 |
| J.BENNETT (BILLINGSGATE) LIMITED | 20 |
| EXCELLENT SEAFOODS OF GRIMSBY LIMITED | 19 |
| KIRWIN BROTHERS LTD. | 15 |
| MARINER FOODS TRADING LIMITED | 15 |
| FALFISH LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,596,037 |
| Faroe Islands | 136,234 |
| Ireland | 4,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 951,436 | 644,601 | -306,835 |
| Faroe Islands | 34,759 | 101,475 | +66,716 |
| Ireland | 2,938 | 1,190 | -1,748 |
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 | 4,128 |
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 | 2,938 | 1,190 | -1,748 |
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) | 1,630,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,475 |
| Other | 4,128 |
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) | 986,195 | 644,601 | -341,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 101,475 | +101,475 |
| Other | 2,938 | 1,190 | -1,748 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,402,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,317 |
| Portsmouth | 66,313 |
| Poole | 9,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 830,521 | 571,831 | -258,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,759 | 101,475 | +66,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,581 | 29,736 | -58,845 |
| Portsmouth | 32,334 | 33,979 | +1,645 |
| Poole | 0 | 9,055 | +9,055 |
| 000 | 2,938 | 1,190 | -1,748 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes species like Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, and Hippoglossus stenolepis