Import/export HS code 030494: Alaska Pollock
Fish of the species Theragra chalcogramma, 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 | 7,790,357 |
| United States | 3,108,764 |
| China | 674,013 |
| Lithuania | 170,766 |
| France | 151,934 |
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 | 4,656,554 | 3,133,803 | -1,522,751 |
| United States | 1,846,425 | 1,262,339 | -584,086 |
| China | 164,678 | 509,335 | +344,657 |
| Lithuania | 170,766 | 0 | -170,766 |
| France | 138,797 | 13,137 | -125,660 |
| Poland | 122,774 | 0 | -122,774 |
| Denmark | 57,958 | 0 | -57,958 |
| South Korea | 56,774 | 0 | -56,774 |
| Portugal | 3,860 | 0 | -3,860 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,839,299 |
| China | 674,013 |
| Poland | 362,841 |
| Russia | 157,358 |
| South Korea | 56,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,443,157 | 4,396,142 | -2,047,015 |
| China | 164,678 | 509,335 | +344,657 |
| Poland | 362,841 | 0 | -362,841 |
| Russia | 157,358 | 0 | -157,358 |
| South Korea | 56,774 | 0 | -56,774 |
| Germany | 28,925 | 0 | -28,925 |
| France | 0 | 13,137 | +13,137 |
| Portugal | 4,853 | 0 | -4,853 |
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 | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,003,802 |
| Other | 2,632,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,501,092 |
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) | 4,022,672 | 2,981,130 | -1,041,542 |
| Other | 1,963,468 | 668,838 | -1,294,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,232,446 | 1,268,646 | +36,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,467,619 |
| 000 | 2,632,306 |
| Killingholme | 299,891 |
| Felixstowe | 207,547 |
| Eurotunnel | 187,763 |
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 | 4,503,856 | 3,963,763 | -540,093 |
| 000 | 1,963,468 | 668,838 | -1,294,630 |
| Killingholme | 299,891 | 0 | -299,891 |
| Felixstowe | 75,593 | 131,954 | +56,361 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,626 | 13,137 | -161,489 |
| Southampton | 98,039 | 0 | -98,039 |
| 499 | 0 | 80,958 | +80,958 |
| London | 0 | 59,964 | +59,964 |
| Dover | 57,958 | 0 | -57,958 |
| Harwich | 44,162 | 0 | -44,162 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 4 |
| 2024-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030494
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the species Theragra chalcogramma, used for food