Import/export HS code 03036612: Argentine hake, frozen
Frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
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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 | 2,909,123 |
| Uruguay | 1,875,804 |
| Spain | 773,374 |
| Latvia | 286,082 |
| Portugal | 136,760 |
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 | 1,037,602 | 1,871,521 | +833,919 |
| Uruguay | 422,114 | 1,453,690 | +1,031,576 |
| Spain | 486,427 | 286,947 | -199,480 |
| Latvia | 154,345 | 131,737 | -22,608 |
| Portugal | 69,760 | 67,000 | -2,760 |
| Lithuania | 57,791 | 68,794 | +11,003 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 57,713 | +57,713 |
| Mexico | 0 | 39,112 | +39,112 |
| Chile | 0 | 17,278 | +17,278 |
| France | 2,818 | 8,725 | +5,907 |
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 | 3,341,974 |
| Spain | 1,507,635 |
| Uruguay | 947,846 |
| Portugal | 184,623 |
| Latvia | 158,794 |
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 | 1,165,588 | 2,176,386 | +1,010,798 |
| Spain | 653,358 | 854,277 | +200,919 |
| Uruguay | 184,094 | 763,752 | +579,658 |
| Portugal | 117,623 | 67,000 | -50,623 |
| Latvia | 104,707 | 54,087 | -50,620 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 43,736 | +43,736 |
| Mexico | 0 | 39,112 | +39,112 |
| Lithuania | 5,487 | 4,167 | -1,320 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,145 | +2,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 5,338,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 896,990 |
| 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) | 1,726,504 | 3,612,025 | +1,885,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,353 | 392,637 | -111,716 |
| 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 | 2,359,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,989,635 |
| Felixstowe | 790,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 419,149 |
| Dover | 362,470 |
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 | 803,931 | 1,555,089 | +751,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 450,328 | 1,539,307 | +1,088,979 |
| Felixstowe | 525,008 | 265,260 | -259,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 253,383 | 165,766 | -87,617 |
| Dover | 196,081 | 166,389 | -29,692 |
| Southampton | 0 | 145,005 | +145,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 107,364 | +107,364 |
| Portsmouth | 2,126 | 60,482 | +58,356 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 32 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 29 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 15 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 13 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 13 |
| EUROCROSS FROZEN FOODS (LONDON) LTD | 10 |
| MFS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 03036612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)