Import/export HS code 030366: Hake, frozen
Frozen hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 2,958,100 |
| Uruguay | 2,064,529 |
| Spain | 841,339 |
| Mexico | 754,463 |
| Portugal | 323,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1,086,579 | 1,871,521 | +784,942 |
| Uruguay | 610,839 | 1,453,690 | +842,851 |
| Spain | 554,392 | 286,947 | -267,445 |
| Mexico | 167,618 | 586,845 | +419,227 |
| Portugal | 218,166 | 105,092 | -113,074 |
| Latvia | 154,345 | 131,737 | -22,608 |
| Lithuania | 57,791 | 68,794 | +11,003 |
| Romania | 48,027 | 32,990 | -15,037 |
| South Africa | 68,907 | 6,015 | -62,892 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 57,713 | +57,713 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 3,392,268 |
| Spain | 1,674,505 |
| Uruguay | 1,136,571 |
| Mexico | 779,672 |
| Portugal | 368,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1,214,565 | 2,177,703 | +963,138 |
| Spain | 805,319 | 869,186 | +63,867 |
| Uruguay | 372,819 | 763,752 | +390,933 |
| Mexico | 179,310 | 600,362 | +421,052 |
| Portugal | 263,693 | 105,092 | -158,601 |
| Latvia | 104,707 | 54,087 | -50,620 |
| South Africa | 69,797 | 6,015 | -63,782 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 43,736 | +43,736 |
| Romania | 6,917 | 3,247 | -3,670 |
| Lithuania | 5,487 | 4,167 | -1,320 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,367,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,291,801 |
| Other | 212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,202,028 | 4,165,773 | +1,963,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,807 | 464,994 | -361,813 |
| Other | 212 | 0 | -212 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,460,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,200,445 |
| Felixstowe | 1,505,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 714,677 |
| Dover | 457,122 |
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 Gateway Port | 905,745 | 1,555,089 | +649,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 655,123 | 1,545,322 | +890,199 |
| Felixstowe | 692,626 | 812,993 | +120,367 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,576 | 196,101 | -322,475 |
| Dover | 248,711 | 208,411 | -40,300 |
| Southampton | 0 | 145,005 | +145,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 107,364 | +107,364 |
| Portsmouth | 5,669 | 60,482 | +54,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,385 | 0 | -2,385 |
| 000 | 212 | 0 | -212 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 42 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 39 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 29 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 17 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 16 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 15 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 15 |
| EUROCROSS FROZEN FOODS (LONDON) 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 | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030366
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)