Import/export HS code 030223: Sole, fresh or chilled
Sole (Solea spp.), 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 700,377 |
| Spain | 391,193 |
| Ireland | 230,134 |
| France | 86,918 |
| Iceland | 12,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 205,992 | 494,385 | +288,393 |
| Spain | 169,072 | 222,121 | +53,049 |
| Ireland | 76,867 | 153,267 | +76,400 |
| France | 61,814 | 25,104 | -36,710 |
| Iceland | 0 | 12,796 | +12,796 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,472 | +10,472 |
| Netherlands | 2,283 | 0 | -2,283 |
| Denmark | 1,956 | 0 | -1,956 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 700,377 |
| Spain | 406,815 |
| France | 53,218 |
| United Kingdom | 24,205 |
| Iceland | 18,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 205,992 | 494,385 | +288,393 |
| Spain | 174,183 | 232,632 | +58,449 |
| France | 34,781 | 18,437 | -16,344 |
| United Kingdom | 24,205 | 0 | -24,205 |
| Iceland | 0 | 18,925 | +18,925 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,472 | +10,472 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,285 | +2,285 |
| Denmark | 1,956 | 0 | -1,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 713,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,080 |
| Other | 217,876 |
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) | 205,992 | 507,181 | +301,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,125 | 269,955 | +34,830 |
| Other | 76,867 | 141,009 | +64,142 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 640,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 484,915 |
| 000 | 217,876 |
| Inverness | 56,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,165 |
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 | 145,400 | 495,181 | +349,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 226,686 | 258,229 | +31,543 |
| 000 | 76,867 | 141,009 | +64,142 |
| Inverness | 56,342 | 0 | -56,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,439 | 11,726 | +3,287 |
| Hull | 0 | 12,000 | +12,000 |
| Grimsby | 4,250 | 0 | -4,250 |
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 | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 26,745,333 |
| Belgium | 2,594,834 |
| United States | 510,620 |
| Netherlands | 92,918 |
| Switzerland | 39,859 |
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 | 14,658,317 | 12,087,016 | -2,571,301 |
| Belgium | 1,506,259 | 1,088,575 | -417,684 |
| United States | 300,955 | 209,665 | -91,290 |
| Netherlands | 23,963 | 68,955 | +44,992 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 39,859 | +39,859 |
| Ireland | 15,955 | 22,797 | +6,842 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 26,998 | +26,998 |
| Barbados | 23,010 | 0 | -23,010 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,299 | 0 | -12,299 |
| Japan | 2,049 | 0 | -2,049 |
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 | 145,693 |
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 | 80,763 | 64,930 | -15,833 |
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) | 29,366,003 |
| Air transport | 574,976 |
| Other | 145,693 |
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) | 16,123,731 | 13,242,272 | -2,881,459 |
| Air transport | 338,313 | 236,663 | -101,650 |
| Other | 80,763 | 64,930 | -15,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,550,446 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,629,341 |
| Dover | 3,186,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 570,883 |
| 000 | 145,693 |
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 | 8,018,399 | 9,532,047 | +1,513,648 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,919,116 | 3,710,225 | -1,208,891 |
| Dover | 3,186,216 | 0 | -3,186,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 334,220 | 236,663 | -97,557 |
| 000 | 80,763 | 64,930 | -15,833 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,093 | 0 | -4,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sole (Solea spp.), fresh or chilled