Import/export HS code 030229: Various flatfish, fresh or chilled
Other flatfish not listed in previous codes, 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 | 1,553,082 |
| Faroe Islands | 873,551 |
| Denmark | 143,180 |
| Netherlands | 32,669 |
| France | 25,005 |
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 | 728,772 | 824,310 | +95,538 |
| Faroe Islands | 672,019 | 201,532 | -470,487 |
| Denmark | 80,754 | 62,426 | -18,328 |
| Netherlands | 32,669 | 0 | -32,669 |
| France | 9,620 | 15,385 | +5,765 |
| India | 12,353 | 2,829 | -9,524 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,407 | +6,407 |
| Norway | 5,397 | 0 | -5,397 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,872 | 2,115 | -757 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1,047 | +1,047 |
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 | 1,581,359 |
| Faroe Islands | 877,943 |
| Denmark | 141,076 |
| United Kingdom | 25,005 |
| India | 15,182 |
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 | 757,049 | 824,310 | +67,261 |
| Faroe Islands | 676,411 | 201,532 | -474,879 |
| Denmark | 78,650 | 62,426 | -16,224 |
| United Kingdom | 9,620 | 15,385 | +5,765 |
| India | 12,353 | 2,829 | -9,524 |
| Norway | 7,501 | 0 | -7,501 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,407 | +6,407 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,872 | 2,115 | -757 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1,047 | +1,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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) | 2,217,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,193 |
| Air transport | 186,648 |
| Road transport | 5,374 |
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) | 1,349,705 | 867,587 | -482,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,676 | 110,517 | -30,159 |
| Air transport | 48,701 | 137,947 | +89,246 |
| Road transport | 5,374 | 0 | -5,374 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,994,055 |
| Inverness | 257,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,036 |
| ZLC | 137,232 |
| Glasgow | 24,038 |
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 | 1,116,596 | 877,459 | -239,137 |
| Inverness | 257,890 | 0 | -257,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,089 | 137,947 | +92,858 |
| ZLC | 74,806 | 62,426 | -12,380 |
| Glasgow | 24,038 | 0 | -24,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,307 | 15,385 | +14,078 |
| Hull | 0 | 16,427 | +16,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,305 | 0 | -9,305 |
| Dover | 8,313 | 0 | -8,313 |
| Milford | 0 | 6,407 | +6,407 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 26,298,899 |
| Spain | 255,871 |
| Belgium | 23,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,111 |
| Ireland | 15,868 |
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 | 12,534,565 | 13,764,334 | +1,229,769 |
| Spain | 213,601 | 42,270 | -171,331 |
| Belgium | 13,942 | 9,894 | -4,048 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,111 | 0 | -18,111 |
| Ireland | 8,099 | 7,769 | -330 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0 | 12,367 | +12,367 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 3,986 | +3,986 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 3,192 | +3,192 |
| United States | 2,028 | 0 | -2,028 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 1,303 | 0 | -1,303 |
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 | 32,337 |
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 | 18,593 | 13,744 | -4,849 |
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) | 26,562,137 |
| Air transport | 40,987 |
| Other | 32,337 |
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) | 12,751,614 | 13,810,523 | +1,058,909 |
| Air transport | 21,442 | 19,545 | -1,897 |
| Other | 18,593 | 13,744 | -4,849 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,427,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,666,456 |
| Portsmouth | 2,237,003 |
| Dover | 142,628 |
| Plymouth | 89,001 |
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 | 6,445,458 | 6,981,591 | +536,133 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,813,418 | 5,853,038 | +1,039,620 |
| Portsmouth | 1,261,109 | 975,894 | -285,215 |
| Dover | 142,628 | 0 | -142,628 |
| Plymouth | 89,001 | 0 | -89,001 |
| 000 | 18,593 | 13,744 | -4,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,331 | 19,545 | +16,214 |
| Glasgow Airport | 18,111 | 0 | -18,111 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flatfish not listed in previous codes, fresh or chilled