Import/export HS code 03028530: Gilt-head sea bream, fresh or chilled
Gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata), 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 | 38,089,326 |
| Greece | 3,307,072 |
| France | 1,367,630 |
| Netherlands | 739,050 |
| Ireland | 608,788 |
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 | 19,404,112 | 18,685,214 | -718,898 |
| Greece | 2,245,681 | 1,061,391 | -1,184,290 |
| France | 730,235 | 637,395 | -92,840 |
| Netherlands | 132,504 | 606,546 | +474,042 |
| Ireland | 298,213 | 310,575 | +12,362 |
| Spain | 106,554 | 21,874 | -84,680 |
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 | 39,098,323 |
| Greece | 3,312,877 |
| France | 1,109,345 |
| Spain | 115,817 |
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 | 19,758,259 | 19,340,064 | -418,195 |
| Greece | 2,246,946 | 1,065,931 | -1,181,015 |
| France | 508,940 | 600,405 | +91,465 |
| Spain | 104,941 | 10,876 | -94,065 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,283,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,327,651 |
| Other | 603,932 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 |
| Air transport | 1,014 |
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) | 20,936,426 | 16,347,438 | -4,588,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,657,813 | 4,669,838 | +3,012,025 |
| Other | 298,213 | 305,719 | +7,506 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 | 0 | -23,833 |
| Air transport | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,190,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,021,714 |
| Harwich | 1,887,744 |
| 000 | 603,932 |
| Dover | 381,354 |
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 | 10,811,939 | 14,378,463 | +3,566,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,753,129 | 6,268,585 | -3,484,544 |
| Harwich | 1,887,744 | 0 | -1,887,744 |
| 000 | 298,213 | 305,719 | +7,506 |
| Dover | 35,982 | 345,372 | +309,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,278 | 24,856 | -104,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FALFISH LIMITED | 110 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 101 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 88 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 67 |
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 57 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 55 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 46 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 37 |
| OCEAN FISH (RETAIL) LIMITED | 29 |
| BFS GROUP 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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,186 |
| Ireland | 524 |
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 | 1,186 | 0 | -1,186 |
| Ireland | 381 | 143 | -238 |
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 | 514 |
| Ireland | 10 |
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 | 381 | 133 | -248 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 1,186 |
| Other | 524 |
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) | 1,186 | 0 | -1,186 |
| Other | 381 | 143 | -238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,186 |
| 000 | 524 |
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 | 1,186 | 0 | -1,186 |
| 000 | 381 | 143 | -238 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03028530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata), fresh or chilled