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 | 746,733 |
| Spain | 438,958 |
| Ireland | 285,112 |
| France | 102,842 |
| 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 | 205,992 | 540,741 | +334,749 |
| Spain | 160,145 | 278,813 | +118,668 |
| Ireland | 76,609 | 208,503 | +131,894 |
| France | 19,488 | 83,354 | +63,866 |
| Iceland | 0 | 12,796 | +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 | 746,733 |
| Spain | 453,122 |
| France | 38,217 |
| Netherlands | 36,561 |
| 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 | 205,992 | 540,741 | +334,749 |
| Spain | 163,798 | 289,324 | +125,526 |
| France | 8,325 | 29,892 | +21,567 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 36,561 | +36,561 |
| United Kingdom | 9,793 | 13,710 | +3,917 |
| Iceland | 0 | 22,551 | +22,551 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 759,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 571,630 |
| Other | 268,037 |
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) | 205,992 | 553,537 | +347,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,388 | 379,242 | +186,854 |
| Other | 76,609 | 191,428 | +114,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 680,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 544,052 |
| 000 | 268,037 |
| Inverness | 56,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,578 |
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 | 145,400 | 534,982 | +389,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,795 | 363,257 | +182,462 |
| 000 | 76,609 | 191,428 | +114,819 |
| Inverness | 56,342 | 0 | -56,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,593 | 15,985 | +4,392 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,456,700 |
| Belgium | 2,476,764 |
| United States | 456,731 |
| Netherlands | 97,730 |
| 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 | 13,400,614 | 12,056,086 | -1,344,528 |
| Belgium | 1,463,598 | 1,013,166 | -450,432 |
| United States | 288,413 | 168,318 | -120,095 |
| Netherlands | 22,703 | 75,027 | +52,324 |
| Switzerland | 19,255 | 49,588 | +30,333 |
| Ireland | 18,049 | 16,996 | -1,053 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 33,418 | +33,418 |
| 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 | 142,448 |
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 | 84,197 | 58,251 | -25,946 |
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) | 27,992,634 |
| Air transport | 527,507 |
| Other | 142,448 |
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) | 14,840,022 | 13,152,612 | -1,687,410 |
| Air transport | 325,771 | 201,736 | -124,035 |
| Other | 84,197 | 58,251 | -25,946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 18,915,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,104,883 |
| Dover | 972,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 523,414 |
| 000 | 142,448 |
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 | 9,072,228 | 9,843,470 | +771,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,795,741 | 3,309,142 | -1,486,599 |
| Dover | 972,053 | 0 | -972,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 321,678 | 201,736 | -119,942 |
| 000 | 84,197 | 58,251 | -25,946 |
| 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