Import/export HS code 030551: Fresh or chilled cod
Fresh or chilled cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,761,674 |
| Norway | 1,196,571 |
| Netherlands | 701,954 |
| Denmark | 215,224 |
| France | 149,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 858,908 | 902,766 | +43,858 |
| Norway | 773,803 | 422,768 | -351,035 |
| Netherlands | 374,983 | 326,971 | -48,012 |
| Denmark | 117,514 | 97,710 | -19,804 |
| France | 63,194 | 85,931 | +22,737 |
| Spain | 57,785 | 49,492 | -8,293 |
| Italy | 21,343 | 3,557 | -17,786 |
| Iceland | 15,845 | 0 | -15,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,118,529 |
| Portugal | 1,834,535 |
| Spain | 107,277 |
| France | 25,633 |
| Iceland | 22,077 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,267,523 | 851,006 | -416,517 |
| Portugal | 887,185 | 947,350 | +60,165 |
| Spain | 57,785 | 49,492 | -8,293 |
| France | 19,953 | 5,680 | -14,273 |
| Iceland | 15,845 | 6,232 | -9,613 |
| Italy | 19,156 | 0 | -19,156 |
| Denmark | 5,328 | 0 | -5,328 |
| Greenland | 4,970 | 0 | -4,970 |
| Russia | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Greece | 2,063 | 0 | -2,063 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,385,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,605,895 |
| Road transport | 151,256 |
| Other | 29,435 |
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) | 1,175,579 | 1,210,405 | +34,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 956,540 | 649,355 | -307,185 |
| Road transport | 151,256 | 0 | -151,256 |
| Other | 0 | 29,435 | +29,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 971,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 901,145 |
| Portsmouth | 509,965 |
| Dover | 438,043 |
| ZLC | 424,128 |
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 | 520,523 | 450,524 | -69,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 483,056 | 418,089 | -64,967 |
| Portsmouth | 230,057 | 279,908 | +49,851 |
| Dover | 206,980 | 231,063 | +24,083 |
| ZLC | 178,008 | 246,120 | +68,112 |
| London | 225,000 | 183,240 | -41,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,018 | 0 | -190,018 |
| Hull | 105,525 | 0 | -105,525 |
| Grimsby | 104,688 | 0 | -104,688 |
| Jersey | 38,271 | 50,816 | +12,545 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 35 |
| MIRATONI LTD | 35 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 31 |
| DELICATESSEN SERRANA LIMITED | 23 |
| ADES LIMITED | 18 |
| VISERRA LIMITED | 17 |
| F.C.L. FROZENS MANCHESTER LIMITED | 17 |
| SUNSHINE SALT FISH GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
| CAWOODS (FISHCURERS) LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,054,105 |
| Canada | 405,830 |
| Denmark | 55,978 |
| Norway | 34,756 |
| Netherlands | 18,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,054,105 | 0 | -2,054,105 |
| Canada | 405,830 | 0 | -405,830 |
| Denmark | 55,978 | 0 | -55,978 |
| Norway | 0 | 34,756 | +34,756 |
| Netherlands | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
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) | 2,057,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 511,428 |
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) | 2,029,045 | 28,196 | -2,000,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 504,868 | 6,560 | -498,308 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,100,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 443,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,000 |
| Grimsby | 6,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,100,397 | 0 | -2,100,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 415,516 | 28,196 | -387,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 6,560 | +6,560 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030551
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)