Import/export HS code 030483: Flatfish
Fish of families like Pleuronectidae and Soleidae, such as plaice and flounder
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,926,533 |
| Iceland | 4,214,165 |
| China | 3,345,544 |
| Denmark | 352,172 |
| Spain | 296,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,469,462 | 9,457,071 | -2,012,391 |
| Iceland | 2,116,090 | 2,098,075 | -18,015 |
| China | 1,519,133 | 1,826,411 | +307,278 |
| Denmark | 216,460 | 135,712 | -80,748 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| Greenland | 0 | 57,586 | +57,586 |
| France | 42,673 | 1,520 | -41,153 |
| Poland | 10,833 | 5,892 | -4,941 |
| United States | 10,748 | 4,188 | -6,560 |
| Ireland | 1,426 | 6,921 | +5,495 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,101,028 |
| Iceland | 4,394,398 |
| China | 3,369,936 |
| Greenland | 506,043 |
| Spain | 296,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,043,246 | 9,057,782 | -1,985,464 |
| Iceland | 2,130,631 | 2,263,767 | +133,136 |
| China | 1,535,100 | 1,834,836 | +299,736 |
| Greenland | 237,378 | 268,665 | +31,287 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| United States | 123,559 | 156,088 | +32,529 |
| Belgium | 144,844 | 0 | -144,844 |
| United Kingdom | 97,865 | 0 | -97,865 |
| Poland | 47,901 | 4,100 | -43,801 |
| Norway | 24,875 | 0 | -24,875 |
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 | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 21,690,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,291,404 |
| Other | 294,989 |
| Air transport | 4,929 |
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) | 11,907,529 | 9,783,058 | -2,124,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,533,376 | 3,758,028 | +224,652 |
| Other | 145,007 | 149,982 | +4,975 |
| Air transport | 4,929 | 0 | -4,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,637,727 |
| Felixstowe | 1,972,464 |
| Killingholme | 927,504 |
| Southampton | 586,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 323,172 |
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 | 12,827,166 | 11,810,561 | -1,016,605 |
| Felixstowe | 999,444 | 973,020 | -26,424 |
| Killingholme | 927,504 | 0 | -927,504 |
| Southampton | 161,793 | 424,887 | +263,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,832 | 138,340 | -46,492 |
| 000 | 145,007 | 149,982 | +4,975 |
| Portsmouth | 92,378 | 79,846 | -12,532 |
| Dover | 115,338 | 0 | -115,338 |
| Hull | 111,843 | 3,060 | -108,783 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 58,135 | +58,135 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 82,695 |
| Netherlands | 47,767 |
| France | 39,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,836 |
| Iceland | 1,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 80,206 | 2,489 | -77,717 |
| Netherlands | 30,695 | 17,072 | -13,623 |
| France | 36,534 | 2,990 | -33,544 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 35,836 | +35,836 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
| Portugal | 0 | 376 | +376 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,865 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
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) | 166,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,516 |
| Other | 2,865 |
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) | 145,755 | 21,084 | -124,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680 | 35,836 | +34,156 |
| Other | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Plymouth | 92,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,058 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,328 |
| Southampton | 23,188 |
| Dover | 20,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 92,412 | 0 | -92,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,986 | 17,072 | +7,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,328 | 0 | -24,328 |
| Southampton | 0 | 23,188 | +23,188 |
| Dover | 20,709 | 0 | -20,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 12,648 | +12,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,990 | +2,990 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030483
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of families like Pleuronectidae and Soleidae, such as plaice and flounder