Import/export HS code 03074392: Frozen Illex squid
Frozen squid from the genus Illex
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 | 13,796,846 |
| Taiwan | 1,790,822 |
| Spain | 1,600,941 |
| Japan | 75,762 |
| India | 68,760 |
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 | 7,646,234 | 6,150,612 | -1,495,622 |
| Taiwan | 1,096,922 | 693,900 | -403,022 |
| Spain | 776,423 | 824,518 | +48,095 |
| Japan | 75,762 | 0 | -75,762 |
| India | 0 | 68,760 | +68,760 |
| Netherlands | 15,732 | 14,752 | -980 |
| Thailand | 0 | 14,177 | +14,177 |
| United States | 7,514 | 0 | -7,514 |
| France | 6,287 | 0 | -6,287 |
| Italy | 5,938 | 0 | -5,938 |
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 | 13,787,448 |
| Taiwan | 1,804,067 |
| Argentina | 950,960 |
| Spain | 555,969 |
| India | 130,573 |
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 | 7,630,679 | 6,156,769 | -1,473,910 |
| Taiwan | 1,110,167 | 693,900 | -416,267 |
| Argentina | 293,814 | 657,146 | +363,332 |
| Spain | 459,237 | 96,732 | -362,505 |
| India | 61,813 | 68,760 | +6,947 |
| Estonia | 0 | 66,922 | +66,922 |
| Viet Nam | 52,342 | 0 | -52,342 |
| Falkland Islands | 13,446 | 14,752 | +1,306 |
| Thailand | 0 | 14,177 | +14,177 |
| Morocco | 5,938 | 0 | -5,938 |
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 - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,749,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,648,041 |
| Air transport | 4,848 |
| Other | 839 |
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) | 8,821,584 | 6,927,449 | -1,894,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 805,314 | 842,727 | +37,413 |
| Air transport | 4,848 | 0 | -4,848 |
| Other | 150 | 689 | +539 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,569,595 |
| Southampton | 3,469,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,330,663 |
| Portsmouth | 1,028,974 |
| Dover | 248,199 |
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 | 5,014,682 | 4,554,913 | -459,769 |
| Southampton | 2,340,048 | 1,129,924 | -1,210,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,299,451 | 1,031,212 | -268,239 |
| Portsmouth | 397,767 | 631,207 | +233,440 |
| Dover | 139,559 | 108,640 | -30,919 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,403 | 60,261 | -107,142 |
| Newhaven | 152,819 | 39,563 | -113,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 151,139 | +151,139 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,893 | 48,565 | -37,328 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,446 | 14,752 | +1,306 |
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 | 28 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 66 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 50 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 43 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 38 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 37 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 33 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 28 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 122,200 |
| Netherlands | 35,837 |
| Spain | 15,658 |
| France | 2,891 |
| Ireland | 63 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Netherlands | 35,837 | 0 | -35,837 |
| Spain | 15,658 | 0 | -15,658 |
| France | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| Ireland | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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 | 63 |
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 | 63 | 0 | -63 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,572 |
| Other | 63 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,814 | 122,200 | +106,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,572 | 0 | -38,572 |
| Other | 63 | 0 | -63 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 122,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 |
| Plymouth | 15,658 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,023 | 0 | -20,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 | 0 | -15,814 |
| Plymouth | 15,658 | 0 | -15,658 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| 000 | 63 | 0 | -63 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03074392
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen squid from the genus Illex