Import/export HS code 03048310: Plaice fish
Fish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, used for food
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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 | 13,968,277 |
| Iceland | 1,878,775 |
| Ireland | 6,000 |
| France | 5,605 |
| Poland | 4,100 |
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 | 7,717,391 | 6,250,886 | -1,466,505 |
| Iceland | 1,147,561 | 731,214 | -416,347 |
| Ireland | 821 | 5,179 | +4,358 |
| France | 5,605 | 0 | -5,605 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,100 | +4,100 |
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 | 13,767,291 |
| Iceland | 1,987,501 |
| United Kingdom | 97,865 |
| Poland | 4,100 |
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 | 7,516,405 | 6,250,886 | -1,265,519 |
| Iceland | 1,256,287 | 731,214 | -525,073 |
| United Kingdom | 97,865 | 0 | -97,865 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,100 | +4,100 |
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 | 7 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 14,185,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,671,169 |
| Other | 6,000 |
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) | 7,712,928 | 6,472,660 | -1,240,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,157,629 | 513,540 | -644,089 |
| Other | 821 | 5,179 | +4,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,123,516 |
| Killingholme | 545,369 |
| Felixstowe | 137,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,218 |
| Harwich | 15,314 |
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 | 8,299,564 | 6,823,952 | -1,475,612 |
| Killingholme | 545,369 | 0 | -545,369 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 137,280 | +137,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,310 | 21,908 | +11,598 |
| Harwich | 15,314 | 0 | -15,314 |
| 000 | 821 | 5,179 | +4,358 |
| Hull | 0 | 3,060 | +3,060 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,152 |
| Spain | 3,402 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,905 | 10,247 | +4,342 |
| Spain | 3,402 | 0 | -3,402 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
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) | 18,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680 |
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) | 7,627 | 11,269 | +3,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680 | 0 | -1,680 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,402 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,905 | 10,247 | +4,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,402 | 0 | -3,402 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03048310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, used for food