Import/export HS code 030487: Tuna fish
Fish of the genus Thunnus and Katsuwonus pelamis, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 26,216,447 |
| Viet Nam | 10,785,401 |
| Spain | 8,799,112 |
| South Korea | 3,331,799 |
| Netherlands | 2,071,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,975,155 | 14,241,292 | +2,266,137 |
| Viet Nam | 5,313,306 | 5,472,095 | +158,789 |
| Spain | 2,630,230 | 6,168,882 | +3,538,652 |
| South Korea | 2,134,917 | 1,196,882 | -938,035 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,142 | 1,046,883 | +22,741 |
| Japan | 211,377 | 623,009 | +411,632 |
| Ireland | 251,824 | 220,654 | -31,170 |
| Sri Lanka | 230,615 | 54,090 | -176,525 |
| India | 115,042 | 70,378 | -44,664 |
| Indonesia | 32,879 | 11,842 | -21,037 |
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 Korea | 24,628,224 |
| Viet Nam | 12,426,832 |
| Spain | 8,770,534 |
| China | 3,324,561 |
| Japan | 2,483,116 |
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 Korea | 11,029,756 | 13,598,468 | +2,568,712 |
| Viet Nam | 6,095,656 | 6,331,176 | +235,520 |
| Spain | 2,610,234 | 6,160,300 | +3,550,066 |
| China | 1,534,127 | 1,790,434 | +256,307 |
| Japan | 1,794,910 | 688,206 | -1,106,704 |
| Sri Lanka | 230,615 | 54,090 | -176,525 |
| France | 100,205 | 181,534 | +81,329 |
| India | 115,042 | 70,378 | -44,664 |
| Indonesia | 49,611 | 20,426 | -29,185 |
| Seychelles | 44,420 | 1,282 | -43,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,137,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,575,469 |
| Road transport | 2,675,713 |
| Other | 489,978 |
| Air transport | 294,753 |
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) | 12,954,526 | 21,183,168 | +8,228,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,131,976 | 7,443,493 | -688,483 |
| Road transport | 2,675,713 | 0 | -2,675,713 |
| Other | 266,026 | 223,952 | -42,074 |
| Air transport | 23,531 | 271,222 | +247,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 22,534,058 |
| Dover | 9,001,250 |
| Southampton | 6,397,820 |
| Felixstowe | 5,503,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,517,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,824,861 | 13,709,197 | +4,884,336 |
| Dover | 3,083,411 | 5,917,839 | +2,834,428 |
| Southampton | 1,887,516 | 4,510,304 | +2,622,788 |
| Felixstowe | 3,760,003 | 1,743,523 | -2,016,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,709,269 | 1,807,827 | -901,442 |
| ZLC | 2,675,713 | 0 | -2,675,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,672 | 471,108 | +211,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,955 | 355,264 | +144,309 |
| 000 | 266,026 | 223,952 | -42,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,531 | 271,222 | +247,691 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 134,141 |
| France | 120,375 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 |
| Italy | 8,769 |
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 | 23,798 | 110,343 | +86,545 |
| France | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
| Italy | 8,769 | 0 | -8,769 |
| Spain | 309 | 0 | -309 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 309 | 0 | -309 |
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) | 279,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,135 |
| Other | 309 |
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) | 140,302 | 139,047 | -1,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Other | 309 | 0 | -309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 129,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,375 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,769 |
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 | 22,648 | 107,334 | +84,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,769 | 0 | -8,769 |
| Holyhead | 1,150 | 3,009 | +1,859 |
| 000 | 309 | 0 | -309 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030487
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the genus Thunnus and Katsuwonus pelamis, used for food