Import/export HS code 030222: Plaice, fresh or chilled
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 3,704,496 |
| Faroe Islands | 771,797 |
| Norway | 152,914 |
| Denmark | 148,426 |
| Netherlands | 14,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,601,738 | 2,102,758 | +501,020 |
| Faroe Islands | 422,204 | 349,593 | -72,611 |
| Norway | 110,993 | 41,921 | -69,072 |
| Denmark | 38,886 | 109,540 | +70,654 |
| Netherlands | 14,389 | 0 | -14,389 |
| France | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 3,728,231 |
| Faroe Islands | 771,797 |
| Norway | 289,971 |
| Denmark | 2,023 |
| United Kingdom | 1,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,616,127 | 2,112,104 | +495,977 |
| Faroe Islands | 422,204 | 349,593 | -72,611 |
| Norway | 149,879 | 140,092 | -9,787 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,023 | +2,023 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 4,346,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 426,867 |
| Road transport | 20,282 |
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) | 1,991,654 | 2,354,435 | +362,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,274 | 250,593 | +74,319 |
| Road transport | 20,282 | 0 | -20,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,347,525 |
| ZLC | 215,272 |
| Inverness | 115,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,386 |
| Hull | 51,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,937,068 | 2,410,457 | +473,389 |
| ZLC | 73,157 | 142,115 | +68,958 |
| Inverness | 115,599 | 0 | -115,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,386 | 0 | -62,386 |
| Hull | 0 | 51,240 | +51,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
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 | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,586,319 |
| Belgium | 146,567 |
| Netherlands | 6,139 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,378 |
| Ireland | 686 |
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 | 927,016 | 659,303 | -267,713 |
| Belgium | 96,476 | 50,091 | -46,385 |
| Netherlands | 6,139 | 0 | -6,139 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
| Ireland | 244 | 442 | +198 |
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 | 5,513 |
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 | 2,652 | 2,861 | +209 |
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) | 1,734,198 |
| Other | 5,513 |
| Air transport | 5,378 |
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) | 1,027,223 | 706,975 | -320,248 |
| Other | 2,652 | 2,861 | +209 |
| Air transport | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,371,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 357,012 |
| Tyne | 6,139 |
| 000 | 5,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,378 |
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 | 735,563 | 635,484 | -100,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 285,521 | 71,491 | -214,030 |
| Tyne | 6,139 | 0 | -6,139 |
| 000 | 2,652 | 2,861 | +209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), fresh or chilled