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 | 847,494 |
| Latvia | 582,409 |
| Portugal | 549,972 |
| 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 | 615,758 | 231,736 | -384,022 |
| Latvia | 264,667 | 317,742 | +53,075 |
| Portugal | 309,167 | 240,805 | -68,362 |
| Poland | 43,708 | 441,684 | +397,976 |
| Germany | 265,243 | 189,241 | -76,002 |
| Netherlands | 133,763 | 279,736 | +145,973 |
| India | 151,903 | 210,490 | +58,587 |
| Bulgaria | 139,267 | 38,594 | -100,673 |
| Spain | 41,904 | 81,183 | +39,279 |
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 | 1,018,997 |
| Portugal | 992,888 |
| Latvia | 939,254 |
| India | 364,359 |
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 | 392,114 | 626,883 | +234,769 |
| Portugal | 565,309 | 427,579 | -137,730 |
| Latvia | 452,283 | 486,971 | +34,688 |
| India | 153,869 | 210,490 | +56,621 |
| Bulgaria | 164,099 | 42,170 | -121,929 |
| Estonia | 0 | 149,794 | +149,794 |
| United Kingdom | 117,936 | 24,549 | -93,387 |
| Spain | 48,803 | 81,183 | +32,380 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +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 |
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) | 5,236,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,780 |
| 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) | 2,542,632 | 2,693,576 | +150,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 293,167 | 329,613 | +36,446 |
| 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 | 2,064,683 |
| Dover | 1,730,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 476,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 276,803 |
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 | 929,441 | 1,135,242 | +205,801 |
| Dover | 813,572 | 916,539 | +102,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 441,584 | 278,281 | -163,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 334,507 | 141,699 | -192,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,803 | 168,000 | +59,197 |
| Harwich | 0 | 212,349 | +212,349 |
| Newhaven | 26,694 | 51,252 | +24,558 |
| Portsmouth | 33,929 | 35,696 | +1,767 |
| Felixstowe | 36,927 | 20,010 | -16,917 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 25 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 20 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 19 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 12 |
| CA COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD | 12 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK 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 | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 3,718,076 |
| Portugal | 1,360,547 |
| Spain | 888,865 |
| Canada | 354,636 |
| Croatia | 173,377 |
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 | 2,240,125 | 1,477,951 | -762,174 |
| Portugal | 764,768 | 595,779 | -168,989 |
| Spain | 341,118 | 547,747 | +206,629 |
| Canada | 235,472 | 119,164 | -116,308 |
| Croatia | 173,377 | 0 | -173,377 |
| 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 |
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) | 6,254,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 990,603 |
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) | 3,657,617 | 2,596,736 | -1,060,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 571,926 | 418,677 | -153,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,845,941 |
| Plymouth | 2,232,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 751,400 |
| Dover | 522,903 |
| 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 | 1,155,147 | 1,690,794 | +535,647 |
| Plymouth | 1,535,192 | 697,779 | -837,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 644,412 | 106,988 | -537,424 |
| Dover | 394,338 | 128,565 | -265,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,635 | 316,898 | +288,263 |
| Southampton | 241,064 | 64,068 | -176,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,465 | 7,719 | -93,746 |
| London | 50,344 | 0 | -50,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,689 | 0 | -39,689 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,867 | 0 | -20,867 |
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.)