Import/export HS code 030542: Fresh or chilled herrings
Fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 119,643 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Canada | 32,546 |
| Greece | 25,998 |
| Belgium | 9,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 7,033 | 112,610 | +105,577 |
| Netherlands | 28,722 | 11,824 | -16,898 |
| Canada | 32,546 | 0 | -32,546 |
| Greece | 12,743 | 13,255 | +512 |
| Belgium | 9,745 | 0 | -9,745 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,591 | +5,591 |
| France | 2,390 | 0 | -2,390 |
| Ireland | 1,715 | 513 | -1,202 |
| Ghana | 0 | 957 | +957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 119,643 |
| Canada | 42,291 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Greece | 16,637 |
| Faroe Islands | 9,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 7,033 | 112,610 | +105,577 |
| Canada | 42,291 | 0 | -42,291 |
| Netherlands | 28,722 | 11,824 | -16,898 |
| Greece | 12,743 | 3,894 | -8,849 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 9,361 | +9,361 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,591 | +5,591 |
| Romania | 2,390 | 0 | -2,390 |
| Ghana | 0 | 957 | +957 |
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 | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 145,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,270 |
| Air transport | 7,990 |
| Other | 2,228 |
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) | 32,546 | 112,610 | +80,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,600 | 30,670 | -22,930 |
| Air transport | 7,033 | 957 | -6,076 |
| Other | 1,715 | 513 | -1,202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 90,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,602 |
| Southampton | 32,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,320 |
| Harwich | 21,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 0 | 90,290 | +90,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,521 | 27,081 | +7,560 |
| Southampton | 32,546 | 0 | -32,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 22,320 | +22,320 |
| Harwich | 21,944 | 0 | -21,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,745 | 0 | -9,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,033 | 957 | -6,076 |
| Dover | 2,390 | 3,589 | +1,199 |
| 000 | 1,715 | 513 | -1,202 |
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 | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WANIS LIMITED | 6 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 1 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 1 |
| SUNSHINE SALT FISH LIMITED | 1 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 1 |
| MY FOODS WORLDWIDE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 372,828 |
| United States | 104,650 |
| France | 85,807 |
| Canada | 75,592 |
| Ireland | 46,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 249,839 | 122,989 | -126,850 |
| United States | 47,222 | 57,428 | +10,206 |
| France | 42,812 | 42,995 | +183 |
| Canada | 35,543 | 40,049 | +4,506 |
| Ireland | 23,288 | 23,501 | +213 |
| Spain | 7,784 | 19,830 | +12,046 |
| New Zealand | 26,640 | 0 | -26,640 |
| Bermuda | 12,623 | 13,937 | +1,314 |
| Netherlands | 22,763 | 0 | -22,763 |
| Barbados | 0 | 3,061 | +3,061 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,294 |
| Air transport | 95,944 |
| Other | 9,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,259 | 188,144 | -139,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,119 | 82,175 | -8,944 |
| Air transport | 44,608 | 51,336 | +6,728 |
| Other | 5,528 | 4,151 | -1,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 443,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 280,752 | 163,038 | -117,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,359 | 19,830 | -32,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,272 | 32,360 | +11,088 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,760 | 33,287 | +15,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,837 | 42,995 | +37,158 |
| Glasgow Airport | 23,336 | 18,976 | -4,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,270 | 6,092 | -25,178 |
| Southampton | 15,237 | 0 | -15,237 |
| Dover | 15,163 | 0 | -15,163 |
| 000 | 5,528 | 4,151 | -1,377 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)