Import/export HS code 030353: Sardines, sardinella, and sprats, frozen
Frozen sardines, sardinella, and sprats (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., etc.)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,683,143 |
| France | 837,623 |
| Portugal | 558,003 |
| Latvia | 495,128 |
| Poland | 485,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 821,878 | 861,265 | +39,387 |
| France | 659,694 | 177,929 | -481,765 |
| Portugal | 300,663 | 257,340 | -43,323 |
| Latvia | 255,532 | 239,596 | -15,936 |
| Poland | 43,708 | 441,684 | +397,976 |
| Netherlands | 157,130 | 289,656 | +132,526 |
| Germany | 265,243 | 166,899 | -98,344 |
| India | 158,689 | 225,072 | +66,383 |
| Bulgaria | 139,267 | 29,289 | -109,978 |
| Spain | 41,904 | 77,008 | +35,104 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,683,143 |
| Poland | 1,030,383 |
| Portugal | 994,585 |
| Latvia | 902,071 |
| India | 385,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 821,878 | 861,265 | +39,387 |
| Poland | 418,624 | 611,759 | +193,135 |
| Portugal | 577,027 | 417,558 | -159,469 |
| Latvia | 463,719 | 438,352 | -25,367 |
| India | 160,655 | 225,072 | +64,417 |
| Bulgaria | 164,099 | 32,865 | -131,234 |
| Estonia | 25,247 | 101,311 | +76,064 |
| Spain | 48,803 | 77,008 | +28,205 |
| United Kingdom | 117,936 | 0 | -117,936 |
| Netherlands | 58,583 | 51,624 | -6,959 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,098,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,068 |
| Other | 26,694 |
| Road transport | 4,850 |
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) | 2,580,965 | 2,517,732 | -63,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,175 | 332,893 | +12,718 |
| Other | 10,984 | 15,710 | +4,726 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,850 | +4,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,054,744 |
| Dover | 1,658,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 686,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 476,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,599 |
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 | 952,808 | 1,101,936 | +149,128 |
| Dover | 826,942 | 831,320 | +4,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 459,536 | 226,948 | -232,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 334,507 | 141,699 | -192,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,737 | 188,862 | +75,125 |
| Harwich | 0 | 212,349 | +212,349 |
| Portsmouth | 54,151 | 24,394 | -29,757 |
| Newhaven | 26,694 | 51,252 | +24,558 |
| Felixstowe | 38,779 | 20,010 | -18,769 |
| Southampton | 23,057 | 24,557 | +1,500 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 27 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 24 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 20 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 19 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 12 |
| CA COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD | 12 |
| NORTHCOAST SEAFOODS LIMITED | 11 |
| MIRATONI LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 3,631,780 |
| Portugal | 1,427,036 |
| Spain | 911,168 |
| Canada | 354,636 |
| Croatia | 203,121 |
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 | 2,274,833 | 1,356,947 | -917,886 |
| Portugal | 666,879 | 760,157 | +93,278 |
| Spain | 355,002 | 556,166 | +201,164 |
| Canada | 235,472 | 119,164 | -116,308 |
| Croatia | 203,121 | 0 | -203,121 |
| Thailand | 104,346 | 64,068 | -40,278 |
| Italy | 0 | 158,904 | +158,904 |
| Netherlands | 130,140 | 0 | -130,140 |
| Switzerland | 56,330 | 41,479 | -14,851 |
| NA | 73,729 | 0 | -73,729 |
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 | 65,951 |
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 | 65,951 | 0 | -65,951 |
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) | 6,173,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045,390 |
| Other | 65,951 |
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) | 3,580,528 | 2,592,735 | -987,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 565,669 | 479,721 | -85,948 |
| Other | 65,951 | 0 | -65,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,716,058 |
| Plymouth | 2,232,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,040 |
| Dover | 586,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,011,857 | 1,704,201 | +692,344 |
| Plymouth | 1,535,192 | 697,779 | -837,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 668,689 | 122,351 | -546,338 |
| Dover | 435,255 | 151,588 | -283,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,385 | 322,148 | +298,763 |
| Southampton | 241,064 | 64,068 | -176,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,465 | 7,719 | -93,746 |
| 000 | 65,951 | 0 | -65,951 |
| London | 50,344 | 0 | -50,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,689 | 0 | -39,689 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030353
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen sardines, sardinella, and sprats (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., etc.)