Import/export HS code 030289: Various fish, fresh or chilled
Other fish not listed in previous codes, fresh or chilled
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 19,415,068 |
| India | 4,277,687 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,064,911 |
| Egypt | 1,860,289 |
| France | 1,743,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 9,770,139 | 9,644,929 | -125,210 |
| India | 2,100,974 | 2,176,713 | +75,739 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,046,627 | 1,018,284 | -28,343 |
| Egypt | 1,163,301 | 696,988 | -466,313 |
| France | 796,554 | 946,780 | +150,226 |
| Ireland | 845,089 | 634,926 | -210,163 |
| Turkey | 726,084 | 617,535 | -108,549 |
| Netherlands | 521,889 | 691,569 | +169,680 |
| Denmark | 248,685 | 621,652 | +372,967 |
| Mauritius | 394,929 | 386,939 | -7,990 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 19,572,231 |
| India | 4,249,833 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,064,911 |
| Egypt | 1,860,289 |
| France | 1,522,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 9,944,646 | 9,627,585 | -317,061 |
| India | 2,055,776 | 2,194,057 | +138,281 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,046,627 | 1,018,284 | -28,343 |
| Egypt | 1,163,301 | 696,988 | -466,313 |
| France | 707,792 | 814,220 | +106,428 |
| Turkey | 712,000 | 617,535 | -94,465 |
| Netherlands | 534,651 | 793,551 | +258,900 |
| Ireland | 720,461 | 518,683 | -201,778 |
| Mauritius | 373,427 | 381,592 | +8,165 |
| Denmark | 190,066 | 507,895 | +317,829 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,709,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,595,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,253,437 |
| Other | 240,543 |
| Road transport | 90,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,825,649 | 13,884,079 | -941,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,511,711 | 3,083,746 | +572,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,248,205 | 2,005,232 | -242,973 |
| Other | 124,628 | 115,915 | -8,713 |
| Road transport | 88,363 | 2,627 | -85,736 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,881,915 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,048,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,919,563 |
| Felixstowe | 1,399,578 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,237,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,970,130 | 12,911,785 | -1,058,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,650,354 | 2,397,816 | +747,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 821,576 | 1,097,987 | +276,411 |
| Felixstowe | 752,595 | 646,983 | -105,612 |
| Ayr Harbour | 720,461 | 516,872 | -203,589 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 688,635 | 539,586 | -149,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 159,113 | 429,588 | +270,475 |
| ZLC | 170,891 | 253,533 | +82,642 |
| Inverness | 383,644 | 0 | -383,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,049 | 100,615 | -96,434 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SEAFOODS (EUROPE) LTD | 118 |
| FRESCO FISHERIES (UK) LIMITED | 101 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 94 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 94 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 68 |
| SEAFOOD CHOICE LONDON LIMITED | 67 |
| J.B.A. (FISH SALES) LIMITED | 59 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 54 |
| SOUTHERN AQUA SEAFOODS LTD | 52 |
| ISH SEAFOOD LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 62,594,686 |
| Spain | 941,607 |
| Ireland | 230,167 |
| Belgium | 29,978 |
| Italy | 27,785 |
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 | 33,513,950 | 29,080,736 | -4,433,214 |
| Spain | 567,900 | 373,707 | -194,193 |
| Ireland | 102,515 | 127,652 | +25,137 |
| Belgium | 24,283 | 5,695 | -18,588 |
| Italy | 23,155 | 4,630 | -18,525 |
| United States | 19,517 | 5,520 | -13,997 |
| Netherlands | 24,837 | 0 | -24,837 |
| Norway | 0 | 8,624 | +8,624 |
| Germany | 543 | 175 | -368 |
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 | 291,335 |
| Nicaragua | 2,542 |
| Ireland | 729 |
| France | 700 |
| XL | 94 |
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 | 118,354 | 172,981 | +54,627 |
| Nicaragua | 2,106 | 436 | -1,670 |
| Ireland | 35 | 694 | +659 |
| France | 700 | 0 | -700 |
| XL | 0 | 94 | +94 |
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) | 62,990,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 572,280 |
| Other | 295,400 |
| Air transport | 25,037 |
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) | 33,592,745 | 29,397,977 | -4,194,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,243 | 29,037 | -514,206 |
| Other | 121,195 | 174,205 | +53,010 |
| Air transport | 19,517 | 5,520 | -13,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 39,419,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,693,440 |
| Portsmouth | 5,902,765 |
| Dover | 500,333 |
| 000 | 295,400 |
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 | 21,363,365 | 18,056,182 | -3,307,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,005,815 | 8,687,625 | -318,190 |
| Portsmouth | 3,263,726 | 2,639,039 | -624,687 |
| Dover | 498,664 | 1,669 | -496,995 |
| 000 | 121,195 | 174,205 | +53,010 |
| Poole | 3,373 | 25,188 | +21,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,517 | 5,520 | -13,997 |
| Plymouth | 1,045 | 17,311 | +16,266 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 03028910 – Freshwater fish, fresh or chilled
- 03028921 – Freshwater fish for industrial use
- 03028929 – Various freshwater fish, fresh or chilled
- 03028931 – Sebastes marinus, fresh or chilled
- 03028939 – Various fish products
- 03028940 – Ray's bream fish
- 03028950 – Monkfish
- 03028960 – Pink cusk-eel fish
- 03028990 – Various fish products
Quick facts
HS code: 030289
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fish not listed in previous codes, fresh or chilled