Import/export HS code 030743: Frozen cuttlefish and squid
Cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 34,534,343 |
| Thailand | 7,384,782 |
| India | 5,701,797 |
| Spain | 4,209,660 |
| United States | 2,795,945 |
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 | 18,943,669 | 15,590,674 | -3,352,995 |
| Thailand | 3,933,722 | 3,451,060 | -482,662 |
| India | 2,798,704 | 2,903,093 | +104,389 |
| Spain | 1,685,266 | 2,524,394 | +839,128 |
| United States | 1,713,996 | 1,081,949 | -632,047 |
| Taiwan | 1,096,922 | 693,900 | -403,022 |
| South Africa | 824,861 | 399,451 | -425,410 |
| Viet Nam | 394,202 | 531,984 | +137,782 |
| Netherlands | 368,383 | 435,352 | +66,969 |
| Germany | 322,937 | 454,522 | +131,585 |
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 | 35,099,291 |
| Thailand | 7,393,206 |
| India | 6,228,030 |
| United States | 3,779,152 |
| 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 | 19,185,324 | 15,913,967 | -3,271,357 |
| Thailand | 3,942,146 | 3,451,060 | -491,086 |
| India | 3,157,807 | 3,070,223 | -87,584 |
| United States | 1,975,410 | 1,803,742 | -171,668 |
| Taiwan | 1,110,167 | 693,900 | -416,267 |
| Spain | 737,723 | 726,218 | -11,505 |
| South Africa | 925,472 | 399,451 | -526,021 |
| Viet Nam | 688,441 | 575,855 | -112,586 |
| Argentina | 320,180 | 657,146 | +336,966 |
| Falkland Islands | 318,912 | 435,983 | +117,071 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 10 | 7 | -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 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -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) | 54,947,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,390,282 |
| Other | 2,058,417 |
| Road transport | 50,598 |
| 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) | 29,331,549 | 25,615,543 | -3,716,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,621,112 | 2,769,170 | +148,058 |
| Other | 1,397,408 | 661,009 | -736,399 |
| Road transport | 0 | 50,598 | +50,598 |
| 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 | 31,622,147 |
| Southampton | 11,306,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,004,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,933,110 |
| Portsmouth | 2,607,148 |
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 | 17,262,894 | 14,359,253 | -2,903,641 |
| Southampton | 6,581,885 | 4,724,714 | -1,857,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,774,480 | 2,229,891 | -1,544,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,039,890 | 1,893,220 | +853,330 |
| Portsmouth | 735,424 | 1,871,724 | +1,136,300 |
| 000 | 1,397,408 | 661,009 | -736,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 501,269 | 709,071 | +207,802 |
| Eurotunnel | 604,026 | 496,946 | -107,080 |
| Dover | 557,809 | 485,386 | -72,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 439,425 | 482,181 | +42,756 |
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 | 84 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 105 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 103 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 91 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 90 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 81 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 57 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 55 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 53 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 14,888,118 |
| Italy | 10,351,012 |
| Spain | 10,233,594 |
| Cyprus | 1,201,399 |
| 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 | 7,040,978 | 7,847,140 | +806,162 |
| Italy | 5,783,498 | 4,567,514 | -1,215,984 |
| Spain | 3,979,793 | 6,253,801 | +2,274,008 |
| Cyprus | 694,371 | 507,028 | -187,343 |
| Croatia | 49,239 | 156,555 | +107,316 |
| Netherlands | 35,837 | 91,693 | +55,856 |
| China | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Ireland | 43,276 | 28,106 | -15,170 |
| Slovenia | 18,629 | 0 | -18,629 |
| India | 7,889 | 0 | -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 | 11,747 |
| Ireland | 3,323 |
| 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 | 13,422 | 15,035 | +1,613 |
| XI | 9,713 | 2,034 | -7,679 |
| Ireland | 3,323 | 0 | -3,323 |
| 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) | 35,669,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,519,309 |
| Other | 47,927 |
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) | 16,741,762 | 18,927,278 | +2,185,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 890,081 | 629,228 | -260,853 |
| Other | 29,357 | 18,570 | -10,787 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,821,523 |
| Portsmouth | 5,995,610 |
| Dover | 3,389,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,377,394 |
| Plymouth | 2,142,060 |
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 | 9,038,073 | 11,783,450 | +2,745,377 |
| Portsmouth | 3,293,984 | 2,701,626 | -592,358 |
| Dover | 2,672,966 | 716,474 | -1,956,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,035,771 | 2,341,623 | +1,305,852 |
| Plymouth | 855,871 | 1,286,189 | +430,318 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 694,371 | 433,841 | -260,530 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 195,387 | +195,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 | 78,309 | +62,495 |
| 000 | 29,357 | 18,570 | -10,787 |
| Holyhead | 15,750 | 9,536 | -6,214 |
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