Import/export HS code 03038955: Gilt-head sea bream, frozen
Frozen gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,552,908 |
| Netherlands | 72,351 |
| France | 48,923 |
| Portugal | 19,116 |
| Romania | 14,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,169,071 | 2,383,837 | +214,766 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 72,351 | +72,351 |
| France | 18,841 | 30,082 | +11,241 |
| Portugal | 13,328 | 5,788 | -7,540 |
| Romania | 14,929 | 0 | -14,929 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,663,708 |
| Portugal | 17,728 |
| Romania | 12,515 |
| Spain | 12,172 |
| Germany | 1,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,178,361 | 2,485,347 | +306,986 |
| Portugal | 11,940 | 5,788 | -6,152 |
| Romania | 12,515 | 0 | -12,515 |
| Spain | 12,172 | 0 | -12,172 |
| Germany | 1,181 | 0 | -1,181 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 923 | +923 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 4,704,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,459 |
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) | 2,212,710 | 2,492,058 | +279,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,459 | 0 | -3,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,787,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,808,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,134 |
| Dover | 38,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,385,141 | 1,402,205 | +17,064 |
| Eurotunnel | 772,877 | 1,035,598 | +262,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 52,134 | +52,134 |
| Dover | 36,070 | 2,121 | -33,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,305 | 0 | -17,305 |
| Harwich | 3,459 | 0 | -3,459 |
| Portsmouth | 1,317 | 0 | -1,317 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 03038955
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata)