Import/export HS code 03047411: Cape hake and deepwater hake
Hake of the species Merluccius capensis and Merluccius paradoxus
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 18,966,086 |
| NA | 4,396,126 |
| Ireland | 452,490 |
| Netherlands | 256,565 |
| Portugal | 249,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 8,176,768 | 10,789,318 | +2,612,550 |
| NA | 1,609,040 | 2,787,086 | +1,178,046 |
| Ireland | 220,136 | 232,354 | +12,218 |
| Netherlands | 256,565 | 0 | -256,565 |
| Portugal | 176,152 | 73,829 | -102,323 |
| China | 55,134 | 187,980 | +132,846 |
| Spain | 12,297 | 204,464 | +192,167 |
| France | 56,395 | 54,593 | -1,802 |
| United States | 0 | 65,926 | +65,926 |
| India | 53,494 | 0 | -53,494 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 19,349,193 |
| NA | 4,841,960 |
| China | 243,114 |
| United States | 65,926 |
| Spain | 53,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 8,493,638 | 10,855,555 | +2,361,917 |
| NA | 1,784,531 | 3,057,429 | +1,272,898 |
| China | 55,134 | 187,980 | +132,846 |
| United States | 0 | 65,926 | +65,926 |
| Spain | 53,494 | 0 | -53,494 |
| Portugal | 40,754 | 0 | -40,754 |
| Falkland Islands | 11,868 | 0 | -11,868 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 23,896,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 709,973 |
| Other | 452,490 |
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) | 9,881,872 | 14,014,464 | +4,132,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 557,547 | 152,426 | -405,121 |
| Other | 220,136 | 232,354 | +12,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,124,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,306,806 |
| Felixstowe | 1,087,049 |
| 000 | 452,490 |
| Southampton | 219,902 |
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 | 9,581,360 | 10,542,669 | +961,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,198 | 2,186,608 | +2,066,410 |
| Felixstowe | 106,181 | 980,868 | +874,687 |
| 000 | 220,136 | 232,354 | +12,218 |
| Southampton | 219,902 | 0 | -219,902 |
| Belfast Port | 94,980 | 123,859 | +28,879 |
| Dover | 92,802 | 110,199 | +17,397 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 184,154 | +184,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,059 | 5,998 | -82,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,251 | 32,535 | +1,284 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 61 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 29 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 28 |
| ARCTIC TRADERS LIMITED | 17 |
| BLUE ICE (SEAFOODS) LIMITED | 16 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 14 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 14 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 14 |
| NORTHCOAST SEAFOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| CIRCLE FOODS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 310,764 |
| United Arab Emirates | 890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 116,174 | 194,590 | +78,416 |
| United Arab Emirates | 890 | 0 | -890 |
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) | 310,764 |
| Air transport | 890 |
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) | 116,174 | 194,590 | +78,416 |
| Air transport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 196,525 |
| Holyhead | 114,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 71,194 | 125,331 | +54,137 |
| Holyhead | 44,980 | 69,259 | +24,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03047411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hake of the species Merluccius capensis and Merluccius paradoxus