Import/export HS code 030251: Cod, fresh or chilled
Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), 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 | 23,116,124 |
| Faroe Islands | 5,503,747 |
| Norway | 3,800,680 |
| Netherlands | 3,189,263 |
| Denmark | 1,505,797 |
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 | 9,232,395 | 13,883,729 | +4,651,334 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,553,256 | 3,950,491 | +2,397,235 |
| Norway | 2,068,857 | 1,731,823 | -337,034 |
| Netherlands | 2,223,287 | 965,976 | -1,257,311 |
| Denmark | 236,828 | 1,268,969 | +1,032,141 |
| Ireland | 419,275 | 322,935 | -96,340 |
| Latvia | 0 | 87,545 | +87,545 |
| France | 70,260 | 17,150 | -53,110 |
| Spain | 4,047 | 0 | -4,047 |
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 | 26,429,095 |
| Faroe Islands | 5,503,747 |
| Norway | 5,202,949 |
| Ireland | 214,240 |
| Germany | 79,920 |
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 | 11,499,541 | 14,929,554 | +3,430,013 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,553,256 | 3,950,491 | +2,397,235 |
| Norway | 2,289,978 | 2,912,971 | +622,993 |
| Ireland | 136,254 | 77,986 | -58,268 |
| Germany | 0 | 79,920 | +79,920 |
| Denmark | 36,190 | 17,197 | -18,993 |
| United Kingdom | 3,790 | 10,357 | +6,567 |
| France | 1,676 | 1,192 | -484 |
| United States | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
| Netherlands | 1,945 | 0 | -1,945 |
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 | 11 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 25,743,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,067,404 |
| Road transport | 611,409 |
| Other | 531,971 |
| Air transport | 82,950 |
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) | 11,270,007 | 14,473,082 | +3,203,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,578,128 | 7,489,276 | +3,911,148 |
| Road transport | 609,399 | 2,010 | -607,389 |
| Other | 283,021 | 248,950 | -34,071 |
| Air transport | 67,650 | 15,300 | -52,350 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,642,027 |
| ZLC | 3,017,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,216,861 |
| 000 | 531,971 |
| Inverness | 473,018 |
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 | 12,640,672 | 19,001,355 | +6,360,683 |
| ZLC | 656,910 | 2,360,670 | +1,703,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,194,891 | 21,970 | -1,172,921 |
| 000 | 283,021 | 248,950 | -34,071 |
| Inverness | 473,018 | 0 | -473,018 |
| Hull | 61,165 | 285,756 | +224,591 |
| Harwich | 246,792 | 5,077 | -241,715 |
| Ayr Harbour | 136,254 | 76,732 | -59,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,230 | 100,694 | +96,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,650 | 15,300 | -52,350 |
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 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.B.A. (FISH SALES) LIMITED | 114 |
| GRIMSBY FISH MARKET LIMITED | 69 |
| ATLANTIC FRESH LIMITED | 66 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 37 |
| MARINER FOODS TRADING LIMITED | 36 |
| JAINES & SON (GRIMSBY) LIMITED | 35 |
| DNA FISH SUPPLIES LIMITED | 30 |
| KIRWIN BROTHERS LTD. | 29 |
| SCRABSTER SEAFOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| FO'CON SCOTLAND LTD. | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 9,577,481 |
| Ireland | 296,819 |
| Spain | 205,434 |
| United States | 13,579 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 |
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 | 5,550,098 | 4,027,383 | -1,522,715 |
| Ireland | 216,582 | 80,237 | -136,345 |
| Spain | 75,291 | 130,143 | +54,852 |
| United States | 0 | 13,579 | +13,579 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 | 0 | -9,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,387 | +1,387 |
| Belgium | 32 | 476 | +444 |
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 | 153,393 |
| France | 143,934 |
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 | 72,680 | 80,713 | +8,033 |
| France | 143,934 | 0 | -143,934 |
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) | 9,452,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,900 |
| Other | 297,327 |
| Air transport | 1,387 |
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) | 5,415,496 | 4,037,076 | -1,378,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,871 | 134,029 | -85,842 |
| Other | 216,614 | 80,713 | -135,901 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,387 | +1,387 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,900,370 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,927,931 |
| Portsmouth | 596,323 |
| 000 | 297,327 |
| Dover | 220,476 |
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 | 2,904,494 | 2,995,876 | +91,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,081,202 | 846,729 | -1,234,473 |
| Portsmouth | 413,841 | 182,482 | -231,359 |
| 000 | 216,614 | 80,713 | -135,901 |
| Dover | 220,476 | 0 | -220,476 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 120,450 | +120,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 13,579 | +13,579 |
| Plymouth | 3,528 | 8,290 | +4,762 |
| Tyne | 8,282 | 0 | -8,282 |
| Poole | 2,592 | 3,699 | +1,107 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), fresh or chilled