Import/export HS code 030742: Live, fresh, or chilled cuttlefish and squid
Cuttlefish and squid that are live, fresh, or chilled
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1,233,664 |
| Ireland | 41,281 |
| Spain | 38,018 |
| France | 27,853 |
| Portugal | 25,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 598,269 | 635,395 | +37,126 |
| Ireland | 34,331 | 6,950 | -27,381 |
| Spain | 37,075 | 943 | -36,132 |
| France | 14,688 | 13,165 | -1,523 |
| Portugal | 17,509 | 8,355 | -9,154 |
| India | 19,339 | 0 | -19,339 |
| Turkey | 6,184 | 0 | -6,184 |
| Qatar | 4,669 | 0 | -4,669 |
| Netherlands | 207 | 0 | -207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1,247,705 |
| Ireland | 36,302 |
| Spain | 32,209 |
| Portugal | 25,864 |
| India | 21,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 612,310 | 635,395 | +23,085 |
| Ireland | 31,635 | 4,667 | -26,968 |
| Spain | 29,781 | 2,428 | -27,353 |
| Portugal | 17,509 | 8,355 | -9,154 |
| India | 21,488 | 0 | -21,488 |
| France | 10,835 | 9,110 | -1,725 |
| United Kingdom | 5,810 | 2,570 | -3,240 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,288,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,302 |
| Other | 5,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 645,970 | 642,550 | -3,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,763 | 15,308 | -36,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,635 | 4,667 | -26,968 |
| Other | 2,903 | 2,283 | -620 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,287,357 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,084 |
| Ayr Harbour | 36,302 |
| 000 | 5,186 |
| Dover | 4,865 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 645,970 | 641,387 | -4,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,976 | 14,108 | -30,868 |
| Ayr Harbour | 31,635 | 4,667 | -26,968 |
| 000 | 2,903 | 2,283 | -620 |
| Dover | 4,865 | 0 | -4,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,922 | 1,200 | -722 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,163 | +1,163 |
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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,001,120 |
| Italy | 218,265 |
| Spain | 17,696 |
| Belgium | 14,738 |
| Ireland | 11,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,339,874 | 4,661,246 | +321,372 |
| Italy | 32,755 | 185,510 | +152,755 |
| Spain | 9,716 | 7,980 | -1,736 |
| Belgium | 4,235 | 10,503 | +6,268 |
| Ireland | 8,192 | 2,942 | -5,250 |
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 | 12,598 |
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 | 7,739 | 4,859 | -2,880 |
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) | 9,237,513 |
| Other | 14,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,873 |
| Air transport | 1,295 |
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) | 4,374,191 | 4,863,322 | +489,131 |
| Other | 9,413 | 4,859 | -4,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,873 | 0 | -9,873 |
| Air transport | 1,295 | 0 | -1,295 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,464,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,324,186 |
| Dover | 237,342 |
| Portsmouth | 218,699 |
| 000 | 14,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,960,150 | 2,504,069 | +543,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,068,105 | 2,256,081 | +187,976 |
| Dover | 237,342 | 0 | -237,342 |
| Portsmouth | 115,527 | 103,172 | -12,355 |
| 000 | 9,413 | 4,859 | -4,554 |
| Plymouth | 2,940 | 0 | -2,940 |
| ZLC | 1,295 | 0 | -1,295 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030742
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cuttlefish and squid that are live, fresh, or chilled