Import/export HS code 030223: Sole, fresh or chilled
Sole (Solea spp.), 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 755,116 |
| Spain | 429,853 |
| Ireland | 267,829 |
| France | 109,195 |
| Iceland | 12,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 298,557 | 456,559 | +158,002 |
| Spain | 198,252 | 231,601 | +33,349 |
| Ireland | 72,371 | 195,458 | +123,087 |
| France | 20,553 | 88,642 | +68,089 |
| Iceland | 12,796 | 0 | -12,796 |
| Norway | 10,472 | 0 | -10,472 |
| Netherlands | 2,283 | 0 | -2,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 755,116 |
| Spain | 447,076 |
| Netherlands | 39,855 |
| France | 38,217 |
| United Kingdom | 23,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 298,557 | 456,559 | +158,002 |
| Spain | 201,905 | 245,171 | +43,266 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 39,855 | +39,855 |
| France | 9,390 | 28,827 | +19,437 |
| United Kingdom | 9,793 | 13,710 | +3,917 |
| Iceland | 12,796 | 9,755 | -3,041 |
| Norway | 10,472 | 0 | -10,472 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 767,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 568,878 |
| Other | 250,754 |
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) | 311,353 | 456,559 | +145,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,560 | 337,318 | +105,758 |
| Other | 72,371 | 178,383 | +106,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 745,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 539,268 |
| 000 | 250,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,610 |
| Hull | 12,000 |
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 | 307,103 | 438,004 | +130,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 219,967 | 319,301 | +99,334 |
| 000 | 72,371 | 178,383 | +106,012 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,593 | 18,017 | +6,424 |
| Hull | 0 | 12,000 | +12,000 |
| Grimsby | 4,250 | 6,555 | +2,305 |
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
|
6 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 24,265,084 |
| Belgium | 2,315,391 |
| United States | 413,812 |
| Netherlands | 104,757 |
| Switzerland | 68,843 |
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 | 12,638,548 | 11,626,536 | -1,012,012 |
| Belgium | 1,399,530 | 915,861 | -483,669 |
| United States | 271,780 | 142,032 | -129,748 |
| Netherlands | 22,703 | 82,054 | +59,351 |
| Switzerland | 24,219 | 44,624 | +20,405 |
| Ireland | 19,341 | 27,694 | +8,353 |
| Malaysia | 4,610 | 35,226 | +30,616 |
| Barbados | 23,010 | 0 | -23,010 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,299 | 0 | -12,299 |
| Japan | 2,049 | 0 | -2,049 |
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 | 118,540 |
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 | 72,190 | 46,350 | -25,840 |
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) | 26,682,570 |
| Air transport | 491,006 |
| Other | 118,540 |
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) | 14,032,151 | 12,650,419 | -1,381,732 |
| Air transport | 313,748 | 177,258 | -136,490 |
| Other | 72,190 | 46,350 | -25,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 18,933,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,749,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 486,913 |
| 000 | 118,540 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,093 |
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 | 9,311,866 | 9,621,677 | +309,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,720,285 | 3,028,742 | -1,691,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,655 | 177,258 | -132,397 |
| 000 | 72,190 | 46,350 | -25,840 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,093 | 0 | -4,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sole (Solea spp.), fresh or chilled