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 | 26,043,871 |
| Viet Nam | 10,301,427 |
| Spain | 8,187,113 |
| South Korea | 3,330,900 |
| Netherlands | 2,149,112 |
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 | 11,687,525 | 14,356,346 | +2,668,821 |
| Viet Nam | 5,400,079 | 4,901,348 | -498,731 |
| Spain | 2,110,119 | 6,076,994 | +3,966,875 |
| South Korea | 2,134,917 | 1,195,983 | -938,934 |
| Netherlands | 1,078,854 | 1,070,258 | -8,596 |
| Japan | 211,377 | 423,192 | +211,815 |
| Ireland | 258,506 | 233,550 | -24,956 |
| Sri Lanka | 138,885 | 145,820 | +6,935 |
| India | 77,189 | 108,231 | +31,042 |
| Indonesia | 35,985 | 10,067 | -25,918 |
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 | 24,392,082 |
| Viet Nam | 11,953,036 |
| Spain | 8,166,301 |
| China | 3,436,496 |
| Japan | 2,283,299 |
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 | 10,669,091 | 13,722,991 | +3,053,900 |
| Viet Nam | 6,169,232 | 5,783,804 | -385,428 |
| Spain | 2,109,293 | 6,057,008 | +3,947,715 |
| China | 1,689,158 | 1,747,338 | +58,180 |
| Japan | 1,771,631 | 511,668 | -1,259,963 |
| France | 95,264 | 197,350 | +102,086 |
| Sri Lanka | 138,885 | 145,820 | +6,935 |
| India | 77,189 | 108,231 | +31,042 |
| Indonesia | 50,096 | 21,272 | -28,824 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 5 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +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) | 32,441,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,893,009 |
| Road transport | 3,665,107 |
| Other | 509,556 |
| Air transport | 293,854 |
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) | 11,281,110 | 21,160,702 | +9,879,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,020,644 | 6,872,365 | -1,148,279 |
| Road transport | 3,665,107 | 0 | -3,665,107 |
| Other | 272,708 | 236,848 | -35,860 |
| Air transport | 22,612 | 271,242 | +248,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 22,051,813 |
| Dover | 7,774,577 |
| Southampton | 5,899,464 |
| Felixstowe | 5,283,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,804,549 |
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 | 7,464,242 | 14,587,571 | +7,123,329 |
| Dover | 2,810,692 | 4,963,885 | +2,153,193 |
| Southampton | 1,793,517 | 4,105,947 | +2,312,430 |
| Felixstowe | 3,619,151 | 1,663,936 | -1,955,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,954,578 | 1,849,971 | -1,104,607 |
| ZLC | 3,665,107 | 0 | -3,665,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,882 | 500,847 | +335,965 |
| 000 | 272,708 | 236,848 | -35,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,048 | 268,080 | +132,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,612 | 271,242 | +248,630 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 120,375 |
| Ireland | 94,930 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Ireland | 23,798 | 71,132 | +47,334 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 40,135 | +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) | 240,138 |
| 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 | 99,836 | -40,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 40,135 | +40,135 |
| Other | 309 | 0 | -309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 120,375 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,771 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,648 | 68,123 | +45,475 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 40,135 | +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