Import/export HS code 030549: Various fresh or chilled 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,259,284 |
| Poland | 1,372,683 |
| Lithuania | 1,094,567 |
| Netherlands | 654,793 |
| Spain | 526,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,033,422 | 12,225,862 | +1,192,440 |
| Poland | 499,603 | 873,080 | +373,477 |
| Lithuania | 660,260 | 434,307 | -225,953 |
| Netherlands | 316,979 | 337,814 | +20,835 |
| Spain | 358,588 | 168,094 | -190,494 |
| Viet Nam | 262,410 | 163,278 | -99,132 |
| Ireland | 221,822 | 139,182 | -82,640 |
| Portugal | 0 | 249,434 | +249,434 |
| France | 37,453 | 59,002 | +21,549 |
| Italy | 46,720 | 39,889 | -6,831 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,249,698 |
| Poland | 1,264,348 |
| Lithuania | 1,096,847 |
| Spain | 773,436 |
| Netherlands | 552,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 10,994,543 | 12,255,155 | +1,260,612 |
| Poland | 463,959 | 800,389 | +336,430 |
| Lithuania | 651,075 | 445,772 | -205,303 |
| Spain | 386,658 | 386,778 | +120 |
| Netherlands | 250,318 | 301,861 | +51,543 |
| Viet Nam | 303,533 | 133,985 | -169,548 |
| Germany | 99,389 | 30,689 | -68,700 |
| Oman | 0 | 72,516 | +72,516 |
| Portugal | 0 | 66,765 | +66,765 |
| France | 30,929 | 31,980 | +1,051 |
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 | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 23,846,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,130,909 |
| Other | 432,982 |
| Air transport | 67,424 |
| Road transport | 48,972 |
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) | 11,368,683 | 12,477,414 | +1,108,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,012,862 | 2,118,047 | +105,185 |
| Other | 199,067 | 233,915 | +34,848 |
| Air transport | 39,292 | 28,132 | -11,160 |
| Road transport | 0 | 48,972 | +48,972 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,314 | +4,314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,544,694 |
| Felixstowe | 8,148,293 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,550,154 |
| Southampton | 2,412,956 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,590,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,960,859 | 4,583,835 | -1,377,024 |
| Felixstowe | 4,167,411 | 3,980,882 | -186,529 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,264,866 | 1,285,288 | +20,422 |
| Southampton | 1,206,694 | 1,206,262 | -432 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 1,590,549 | +1,590,549 |
| Dover | 619,491 | 525,021 | -94,470 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,814 | 1,007,696 | +1,005,882 |
| 000 | 199,067 | 233,915 | +34,848 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 249,434 | +249,434 |
| 499 | 0 | 86,536 | +86,536 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TANFORD (UK) CO LTD | 77 |
| MARIS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 71 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 59 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 48 |
| ICELAND SEAFOOD BARRACLOUGH LTD | 46 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 38 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 31 |
| RAMBYNAS GROUP LTD | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,590,380 |
| United States | 305,788 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 226,475 |
| France | 174,427 |
| Dominica | 126,715 |
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 | 822,979 | 767,401 | -55,578 |
| United States | 11,186 | 294,602 | +283,416 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 108,876 | 117,599 | +8,723 |
| France | 113,745 | 60,682 | -53,063 |
| Dominica | 52,002 | 74,713 | +22,711 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 63,565 | 61,894 | -1,671 |
| Bermuda | 59,119 | 26,346 | -32,773 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,471 | +78,471 |
| Australia | 60,589 | 0 | -60,589 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,176 | 35,126 | +13,950 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,174 |
| XI | 3,331 |
| Ireland | 100 |
| China | 26 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,174 | 0 | -4,174 |
| XI | 1,256 | 2,075 | +819 |
| Ireland | 42 | 58 | +16 |
| China | 26 | 0 | -26 |
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) | 1,635,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,231,715 |
| Air transport | 131,900 |
| Other | 38,221 |
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) | 935,502 | 700,023 | -235,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,226 | 800,489 | +369,263 |
| Air transport | 14,205 | 117,695 | +103,490 |
| Other | 26,318 | 11,903 | -14,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,169,824 |
| Portsmouth | 542,815 |
| Holyhead | 398,333 |
| Southampton | 209,423 |
| Felixstowe | 167,793 |
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 | 620,597 | 549,227 | -71,370 |
| Portsmouth | 260,961 | 281,854 | +20,893 |
| Holyhead | 161,996 | 236,337 | +74,341 |
| Southampton | 78,312 | 131,111 | +52,799 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 167,793 | +167,793 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,688 | 33,194 | -58,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,887 | 113,318 | +102,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,636 | 60,682 | +28,046 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 67,629 | 15,690 | -51,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,175 | 24,624 | +2,449 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030549
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fresh or chilled fish not listed elsewhere