Import/export HS code 030229: Various flatfish, fresh or chilled
Other flatfish not listed in previous codes, fresh or chilled
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,292,428 |
| Faroe Islands | 904,851 |
| Denmark | 104,869 |
| Netherlands | 53,885 |
| France | 23,376 |
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 | 710,487 | 581,941 | -128,546 |
| Faroe Islands | 642,424 | 262,427 | -379,997 |
| Denmark | 68,566 | 36,303 | -32,263 |
| Netherlands | 46,496 | 7,389 | -39,107 |
| France | 9,620 | 13,756 | +4,136 |
| India | 13,676 | 4,723 | -8,953 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,407 | +6,407 |
| Norway | 5,397 | 0 | -5,397 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,872 | 0 | -2,872 |
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 | 1,341,921 |
| Faroe Islands | 909,243 |
| Denmark | 102,765 |
| United Kingdom | 23,376 |
| India | 18,399 |
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 | 752,591 | 589,330 | -163,261 |
| Faroe Islands | 646,816 | 262,427 | -384,389 |
| Denmark | 66,462 | 36,303 | -30,159 |
| United Kingdom | 9,620 | 13,756 | +4,136 |
| India | 13,676 | 4,723 | -8,953 |
| Norway | 7,501 | 0 | -7,501 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,407 | +6,407 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,872 | 0 | -2,872 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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) | 2,052,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,916 |
| Air transport | 125,637 |
| 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) | 1,324,812 | 727,745 | -597,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,665 | 106,251 | -16,414 |
| Air transport | 46,687 | 78,950 | +32,263 |
| 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 | 1,823,430 |
| Inverness | 281,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,025 |
| ZLC | 98,921 |
| 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 | 1,065,827 | 757,603 | -308,224 |
| Inverness | 281,443 | 0 | -281,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,075 | 78,950 | +35,875 |
| ZLC | 62,618 | 36,303 | -26,315 |
| Glasgow | 24,038 | 0 | -24,038 |
| Hull | 0 | 16,427 | +16,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,307 | 13,756 | +12,449 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 25,196,488 |
| Spain | 325,036 |
| Belgium | 29,871 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,111 |
| Ireland | 14,470 |
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 | 13,194,696 | 12,001,792 | -1,192,904 |
| Spain | 255,196 | 69,840 | -185,356 |
| Belgium | 16,158 | 13,713 | -2,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,111 | 0 | -18,111 |
| Ireland | 6,916 | 7,554 | +638 |
| 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 | 30,939 |
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 | 13,488 | 17,451 | +3,963 |
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) | 25,494,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,566 |
| Other | 30,939 |
| Air transport | 21,442 |
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) | 13,418,912 | 12,075,448 | -1,343,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,566 | 0 | -40,566 |
| Other | 13,488 | 17,451 | +3,963 |
| Air transport | 21,442 | 0 | -21,442 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,253,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,520,114 |
| Portsmouth | 2,355,688 |
| Dover | 317,113 |
| 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 | 6,951,216 | 6,301,794 | -649,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,991,457 | 4,528,657 | -462,800 |
| Portsmouth | 1,110,691 | 1,244,997 | +134,306 |
| Dover | 317,113 | 0 | -317,113 |
| Plymouth | 89,001 | 0 | -89,001 |
| 000 | 13,488 | 17,451 | +3,963 |
| Glasgow Airport | 18,111 | 0 | -18,111 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,331 | 0 | -3,331 |
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