Import/export HS code 030743: Frozen cuttlefish and squid
Cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 34,398,270 |
| Thailand | 7,474,492 |
| India | 5,190,523 |
| Spain | 4,147,629 |
| United States | 3,051,238 |
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 | 18,606,200 | 15,792,070 | -2,814,130 |
| Thailand | 3,793,494 | 3,680,998 | -112,496 |
| India | 2,667,284 | 2,523,239 | -144,045 |
| Spain | 1,405,430 | 2,742,199 | +1,336,769 |
| United States | 1,962,320 | 1,088,918 | -873,402 |
| Taiwan | 1,015,815 | 775,007 | -240,808 |
| South Africa | 824,861 | 399,451 | -425,410 |
| Viet Nam | 381,527 | 543,705 | +162,178 |
| Netherlands | 352,308 | 383,374 | +31,066 |
| Indonesia | 346,542 | 263,893 | -82,649 |
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 | 34,973,384 |
| Thailand | 7,495,553 |
| India | 5,683,120 |
| United States | 4,034,445 |
| Taiwan | 1,804,067 |
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 | 18,748,541 | 16,224,843 | -2,523,698 |
| Thailand | 3,814,555 | 3,680,998 | -133,557 |
| India | 3,021,849 | 2,661,271 | -360,578 |
| United States | 2,029,580 | 2,004,865 | -24,715 |
| Taiwan | 1,029,060 | 775,007 | -254,053 |
| Spain | 719,150 | 751,529 | +32,379 |
| South Africa | 925,472 | 399,451 | -526,021 |
| Viet Nam | 675,766 | 587,576 | -88,190 |
| Argentina | 265,225 | 672,538 | +407,313 |
| Falkland Islands | 303,665 | 383,966 | +80,301 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Outer London - South | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 54,766,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,102,740 |
| Other | 2,210,349 |
| Air transport | 9,213 |
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) | 28,997,882 | 25,768,336 | -3,229,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,436,508 | 2,666,232 | +229,724 |
| Other | 1,341,727 | 868,622 | -473,105 |
| Air transport | 9,213 | 0 | -9,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 31,568,531 |
| Southampton | 11,332,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,873,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,819,265 |
| Portsmouth | 2,624,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,815,602 | 14,752,929 | -2,062,673 |
| Southampton | 6,763,166 | 4,569,514 | -2,193,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,686,388 | 2,187,160 | -1,499,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,139,229 | 1,680,036 | +540,807 |
| Portsmouth | 469,725 | 2,154,362 | +1,684,637 |
| 000 | 1,341,727 | 868,622 | -473,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 587,504 | 707,491 | +119,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 610,044 | 496,735 | -113,309 |
| Dover | 569,160 | 461,237 | -107,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 328,280 | 406,660 | +78,380 |
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 | 85 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 104 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 102 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 90 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 89 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 81 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 56 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 55 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 53 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 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 | 14,710,445 |
| Italy | 9,820,954 |
| Spain | 9,803,066 |
| Cyprus | 1,525,658 |
| Croatia | 205,794 |
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 | 6,491,139 | 8,219,306 | +1,728,167 |
| Italy | 5,328,656 | 4,492,298 | -836,358 |
| Spain | 4,425,994 | 5,377,072 | +951,078 |
| Cyprus | 862,672 | 662,986 | -199,686 |
| Croatia | 43,698 | 162,096 | +118,398 |
| China | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Netherlands | 37,703 | 82,829 | +45,126 |
| Ireland | 43,812 | 18,719 | -25,093 |
| Slovenia | 18,629 | 0 | -18,629 |
| India | 0 | 7,889 | +7,889 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,457 |
| XI | 11,391 |
| XU | 4,752 |
| Ireland | 4,009 |
| Viet Nam | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,917 | 15,540 | +2,623 |
| XI | 9,713 | 1,678 | -8,035 |
| XU | 3,254 | 1,498 | -1,756 |
| Ireland | 4,009 | 0 | -4,009 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 34,193,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,164,157 |
| Other | 48,612 |
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) | 15,859,018 | 18,334,640 | +2,475,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,371,082 | 793,075 | -578,007 |
| Other | 29,893 | 18,719 | -11,174 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,236,638 |
| Portsmouth | 6,532,053 |
| Dover | 3,544,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,986,314 |
| Plymouth | 2,289,922 |
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 | 7,965,308 | 11,271,330 | +3,306,022 |
| Portsmouth | 4,085,795 | 2,446,258 | -1,639,537 |
| Dover | 2,482,140 | 1,062,567 | -1,419,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 797,534 | 2,188,780 | +1,391,246 |
| Plymouth | 1,003,733 | 1,286,189 | +282,456 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 862,672 | 589,799 | -272,873 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 195,387 | +195,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 | 78,309 | +62,495 |
| 000 | 29,893 | 18,719 | -11,174 |
| Holyhead | 15,750 | 0 | -15,750 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 03074321 – Frozen lesser cuttlefish
- 03074325 – Various frozen cuttlefish
- 03074329 – Frozen Sepia and Rossia cuttlefish
- 03074331 – Frozen Loligo vulgaris squid
- 03074333 – Frozen Loligo pealei squid
- 03074335 – Frozen Loligo gahi squid
- 03074338 – Various frozen Loligo squid
- 03074391 – Frozen Ommastrephes squid
- 03074392 – Frozen Illex squid
- 03074395 – Frozen European flying squid
- 03074399 – Various frozen cephalopods
Quick facts
HS code: 030743
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen