Import/export HS code 030222: Plaice, fresh or chilled
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), fresh or chilled
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 3,486,566 |
| Faroe Islands | 712,241 |
| Norway | 155,728 |
| Denmark | 114,031 |
| Netherlands | 34,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,588,116 | 1,898,450 | +310,334 |
| Faroe Islands | 282,014 | 430,227 | +148,213 |
| Norway | 101,895 | 53,833 | -48,062 |
| Denmark | 34,102 | 79,929 | +45,827 |
| Netherlands | 34,110 | 0 | -34,110 |
| France | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 3,530,022 |
| Faroe Islands | 712,241 |
| Norway | 259,032 |
| Denmark | 1,381 |
| United Kingdom | 1,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,622,226 | 1,907,796 | +285,570 |
| Faroe Islands | 282,014 | 430,227 | +148,213 |
| Norway | 134,616 | 124,416 | -10,200 |
| Denmark | 1,381 | 0 | -1,381 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
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 | 4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,087,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 392,620 |
| Road transport | 23,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,888,259 | 2,199,665 | +311,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,914 | 262,706 | +132,792 |
| Road transport | 22,064 | 1,284 | -20,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,082,418 |
| ZLC | 177,080 |
| Inverness | 122,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,204 |
| Hull | 51,240 |
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 | 1,795,635 | 2,286,783 | +491,148 |
| ZLC | 52,664 | 124,416 | +71,752 |
| Inverness | 122,941 | 0 | -122,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,204 | 0 | -65,204 |
| Hull | 0 | 51,240 | +51,240 |
| Harwich | 3,793 | 0 | -3,793 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
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 | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,730,838 |
| Belgium | 161,485 |
| Netherlands | 8,784 |
| Spain | 7,752 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,378 |
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 | 1,212,888 | 517,950 | -694,938 |
| Belgium | 105,734 | 55,751 | -49,983 |
| Netherlands | 8,784 | 0 | -8,784 |
| Spain | 7,752 | 0 | -7,752 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
| Ireland | 216 | 363 | +147 |
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 | 5,604 |
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 | 2,191 | 3,413 | +1,222 |
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) | 1,882,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,600 |
| Other | 5,604 |
| Air transport | 5,378 |
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) | 1,311,583 | 570,651 | -740,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,600 | 0 | -21,600 |
| Other | 2,191 | 3,413 | +1,222 |
| Air transport | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,392,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,153 |
| Dover | 23,524 |
| Tyne | 8,784 |
| 000 | 5,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 886,111 | 506,262 | -379,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 414,764 | 64,389 | -350,375 |
| Dover | 23,524 | 0 | -23,524 |
| Tyne | 8,784 | 0 | -8,784 |
| 000 | 2,191 | 3,413 | +1,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), fresh or chilled