Import/export HS code 030539: Various fish
Other fresh or chilled fish not listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,454,972 |
| France | 833,454 |
| China | 499,634 |
| Philippines | 177,386 |
| Netherlands | 152,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 620,950 | 1,834,022 | +1,213,072 |
| France | 833,454 | 0 | -833,454 |
| China | 457,353 | 42,281 | -415,072 |
| Philippines | 59,178 | 118,208 | +59,030 |
| Netherlands | 121,620 | 31,046 | -90,574 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,705 | 101,161 | +50,456 |
| Belgium | 126,886 | 0 | -126,886 |
| Suriname | 52,433 | 0 | -52,433 |
| Myanmar | 2,579 | 44,252 | +41,673 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 42,360 | +42,360 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,614,590 |
| Spain | 673,836 |
| China | 541,994 |
| Philippines | 177,386 |
| Sri Lanka | 151,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 780,568 | 1,834,022 | +1,053,454 |
| Spain | 673,836 | 0 | -673,836 |
| China | 457,353 | 84,641 | -372,712 |
| Philippines | 59,178 | 118,208 | +59,030 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,705 | 101,161 | +50,456 |
| Netherlands | 119,897 | 27,157 | -92,740 |
| Norway | 102,483 | 9,933 | -92,550 |
| Suriname | 52,433 | 0 | -52,433 |
| Poland | 43,045 | 6,584 | -36,461 |
| Myanmar | 2,579 | 44,252 | +41,673 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 3,462,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,142,994 |
| Other | 45,962 |
| Air transport | 20,137 |
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) | 1,590,609 | 1,872,010 | +281,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,120 | 382,874 | -377,246 |
| Other | 35,414 | 10,548 | -24,866 |
| Air transport | 0 | 20,137 | +20,137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,152,542 |
| Felixstowe | 575,714 |
| Dover | 292,469 |
| Southampton | 276,477 |
| London | 101,817 |
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 | 1,470,712 | 1,681,830 | +211,118 |
| Felixstowe | 411,166 | 164,548 | -246,618 |
| Dover | 108,873 | 183,596 | +74,723 |
| Southampton | 114,017 | 162,460 | +48,443 |
| London | 101,817 | 0 | -101,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,284 | 45,933 | -7,351 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,433 | 0 | -52,433 |
| 000 | 35,414 | 10,548 | -24,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 20,137 | +20,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,871 | 0 | -19,871 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 37 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| LELEU & MORRIS LIMITED | 14 |
| CAWOODS (FISHCURERS) LIMITED | 10 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 8 |
| EUROCROSS FROZEN FOODS (LONDON) LTD | 5 |
| UNITED BROTHERS GLOBAL LTD | 4 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 3 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 3 |
| ADES LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 79,494 |
| Italy | 53,898 |
| Ireland | 33,897 |
| Bahrain | 19,985 |
| Iceland | 1,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 79,494 | 0 | -79,494 |
| Italy | 0 | 53,898 | +53,898 |
| Ireland | 17,068 | 16,829 | -239 |
| Bahrain | 19,985 | 0 | -19,985 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,291 | +1,291 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 30,054 |
| Nicaragua | 3,843 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 13,225 | 16,829 | +3,604 |
| Nicaragua | 3,843 | 0 | -3,843 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 100,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,898 |
| Other | 33,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 99,479 | 1,291 | -98,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 53,898 | +53,898 |
| Other | 17,068 | 16,829 | -239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,898 |
| 000 | 33,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,479 | 0 | -99,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 53,898 | +53,898 |
| 000 | 17,068 | 16,829 | -239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,291 | +1,291 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fresh or chilled fish not listed elsewhere