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 | 402,781 |
| Ireland | 240,268 |
| France | 80,424 |
| 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 | 201,652 | 498,725 | +297,073 |
| Spain | 183,762 | 219,019 | +35,257 |
| Ireland | 83,147 | 157,121 | +73,974 |
| France | 73,639 | 6,785 | -66,854 |
| 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 | 415,002 |
| France | 52,410 |
| 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 | 201,652 | 498,725 | +297,073 |
| Spain | 188,873 | 226,129 | +37,256 |
| France | 46,606 | 5,804 | -40,802 |
| United Kingdom | 24,205 | 0 | -24,205 |
| Iceland | 0 | 18,925 | +18,925 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,472 | +10,472 |
| 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) | 510,174 |
| Other | 228,010 |
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) | 201,652 | 511,521 | +309,869 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 261,640 | 248,534 | -13,106 |
| Other | 83,147 | 144,863 | +61,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 640,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 490,009 |
| 000 | 228,010 |
| 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 | 141,060 | 499,521 | +358,461 |
| Eurotunnel | 253,201 | 236,808 | -16,393 |
| 000 | 83,147 | 144,863 | +61,716 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 26,858,534 |
| Belgium | 2,638,972 |
| United States | 531,700 |
| Netherlands | 78,615 |
| 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 | 15,068,329 | 11,790,205 | -3,278,124 |
| Belgium | 1,529,114 | 1,109,858 | -419,256 |
| United States | 280,319 | 251,381 | -28,938 |
| Netherlands | 23,370 | 55,245 | +31,875 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 39,859 | +39,859 |
| Ireland | 15,601 | 23,294 | +7,693 |
| Barbados | 23,010 | 0 | -23,010 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 22,629 | +22,629 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,299 | 0 | -12,299 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,049 | +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 | 148,127 |
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 | 82,000 | 66,127 | -15,873 |
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) | 29,506,748 |
| Air transport | 591,687 |
| Other | 148,127 |
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) | 16,554,414 | 12,952,334 | -3,602,080 |
| Air transport | 315,628 | 276,059 | -39,569 |
| Other | 82,000 | 66,127 | -15,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,022,728 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,783,453 |
| Dover | 3,700,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,594 |
| 000 | 148,127 |
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 | 7,874,605 | 9,148,123 | +1,273,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,979,242 | 3,804,211 | -1,175,031 |
| Dover | 3,700,567 | 0 | -3,700,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 311,535 | 276,059 | -35,476 |
| 000 | 82,000 | 66,127 | -15,873 |
| 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