Import/export HS code 030284: Sea bass, fresh or chilled
Sea bass (Dicentrarchus 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 65,663,717 |
| Greece | 8,958,901 |
| Spain | 5,586,431 |
| Ireland | 3,069,138 |
| France | 2,394,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 31,104,667 | 34,559,050 | +3,454,383 |
| Greece | 4,116,978 | 4,841,923 | +724,945 |
| Spain | 2,719,723 | 2,866,708 | +146,985 |
| Ireland | 1,471,289 | 1,597,849 | +126,560 |
| France | 1,326,891 | 1,067,875 | -259,016 |
| Netherlands | 468,528 | 908,634 | +440,106 |
| Hungary | 27,750 | 0 | -27,750 |
| Belgium | 2,098 | 0 | -2,098 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 67,418,686 |
| Greece | 8,968,677 |
| Spain | 5,542,829 |
| France | 2,025,730 |
| Hungary | 27,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 31,925,094 | 35,493,592 | +3,568,498 |
| Greece | 4,123,509 | 4,845,168 | +721,659 |
| Spain | 2,690,630 | 2,852,199 | +161,569 |
| France | 997,554 | 1,028,176 | +30,622 |
| Hungary | 27,750 | 0 | -27,750 |
| United Kingdom | 2,098 | 0 | -2,098 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 945 | +945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,617,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,277,472 |
| Other | 3,093,248 |
| Air transport | 51,722 |
| Rail transport | 39,731 |
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) | 37,679,784 | 33,938,006 | -3,741,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,008,970 | 10,268,502 | +8,259,532 |
| Other | 1,471,289 | 1,621,959 | +150,670 |
| Air transport | 38,150 | 13,572 | -24,578 |
| Rail transport | 39,731 | 0 | -39,731 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 45,037,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,700,359 |
| 000 | 3,093,248 |
| Harwich | 2,710,232 |
| Dover | 1,112,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,634,413 | 28,403,222 | +11,768,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,094,440 | 14,605,919 | -5,488,521 |
| 000 | 1,471,289 | 1,621,959 | +150,670 |
| Harwich | 2,710,232 | 0 | -2,710,232 |
| Dover | 60,551 | 1,052,270 | +991,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,849 | 72,380 | -156,469 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 72,717 | +72,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,150 | 13,572 | -24,578 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 91 |
| FALFISH LIMITED | 65 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 64 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 60 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 55 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 48 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 43 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SELSEA FISH & LOBSTER CO. LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 3,645,645 |
| Belgium | 426,527 |
| United Arab Emirates | 113,571 |
| United States | 25,211 |
| Ireland | 10,254 |
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 | 1,783,497 | 1,862,148 | +78,651 |
| Belgium | 252,593 | 173,934 | -78,659 |
| United Arab Emirates | 113,571 | 0 | -113,571 |
| United States | 8,230 | 16,981 | +8,751 |
| Ireland | 8,193 | 2,061 | -6,132 |
| Netherlands | 4,725 | 3,475 | -1,250 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,459 | +7,459 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 7,060 | +7,060 |
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 | 9,836 |
| Turkey | 210 |
| Greece | 208 |
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 | 8,044 | 1,792 | -6,252 |
| Turkey | 48 | 162 | +114 |
| Greece | 101 | 107 | +6 |
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) | 4,087,831 |
| Air transport | 145,842 |
| Other | 10,254 |
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) | 2,040,815 | 2,047,016 | +6,201 |
| Air transport | 121,801 | 24,041 | -97,760 |
| Other | 8,193 | 2,061 | -6,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,389,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,587,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,842 |
| Dover | 110,663 |
| 000 | 10,254 |
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 | 1,081,017 | 1,308,572 | +227,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 849,135 | 738,444 | -110,691 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,801 | 24,041 | -97,760 |
| Dover | 110,663 | 0 | -110,663 |
| 000 | 8,193 | 2,061 | -6,132 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030284
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.), fresh or chilled