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 | 1,194,522 |
| Spain | 45,989 |
| Ireland | 41,617 |
| Portugal | 25,864 |
| France | 22,920 |
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 | 564,795 | 629,727 | +64,932 |
| Spain | 45,046 | 943 | -44,103 |
| Ireland | 15,649 | 25,968 | +10,319 |
| Portugal | 17,509 | 8,355 | -9,154 |
| France | 13,490 | 9,430 | -4,060 |
| India | 21,559 | 0 | -21,559 |
| 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 | 1,208,563 |
| Spain | 37,556 |
| Ireland | 36,302 |
| Portugal | 25,864 |
| India | 24,847 |
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 | 578,836 | 629,727 | +50,891 |
| Spain | 36,613 | 943 | -35,670 |
| Ireland | 12,924 | 23,378 | +10,454 |
| Portugal | 17,509 | 8,355 | -9,154 |
| India | 24,847 | 0 | -24,847 |
| France | 9,637 | 9,430 | -207 |
| United Kingdom | 5,810 | 0 | -5,810 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,251,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,302 |
| Other | 5,522 |
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 | 614,716 | 636,882 | +22,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,536 | 11,573 | -46,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,924 | 23,378 | +10,454 |
| Other | 2,932 | 2,590 | -342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,250,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,122 |
| Ayr Harbour | 36,302 |
| 000 | 5,522 |
| 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 | 614,716 | 635,719 | +21,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,749 | 10,373 | -41,376 |
| Ayr Harbour | 12,924 | 23,378 | +10,454 |
| 000 | 2,932 | 2,590 | -342 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,357,969 |
| Italy | 218,265 |
| Spain | 41,614 |
| Iceland | 26,708 |
| Belgium | 14,738 |
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 | 4,255,927 | 4,102,042 | -153,885 |
| Italy | 6,164 | 212,101 | +205,937 |
| Spain | 33,634 | 7,980 | -25,654 |
| Iceland | 26,708 | 0 | -26,708 |
| Belgium | 3,014 | 11,724 | +8,710 |
| Ireland | 8,047 | 3,005 | -5,042 |
| Germany | 1,414 | 0 | -1,414 |
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 | 12,516 |
| XU | 1,674 |
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 | 6,373 | 6,143 | -230 |
| XU | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
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) | 8,592,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,289 |
| Other | 14,190 |
| 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) | 4,262,277 | 4,330,709 | +68,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,289 | 0 | -63,289 |
| Other | 8,047 | 6,143 | -1,904 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,377,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,732,193 |
| Dover | 295,331 |
| Portsmouth | 221,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,147,406 | 2,229,745 | +82,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,736,479 | 1,995,714 | +259,235 |
| Dover | 295,331 | 0 | -295,331 |
| Portsmouth | 116,702 | 105,250 | -11,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,708 | 0 | -26,708 |
| 000 | 8,047 | 6,143 | -1,904 |
| 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