Import/export HS code 030244: Mackerel, fresh or chilled
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,021,577 |
| France | 626,493 |
| Spain | 189,145 |
| Norway | 22,154 |
| Denmark | 12,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 779,076 | 242,501 | -536,575 |
| France | 468,944 | 157,549 | -311,395 |
| Spain | 61,540 | 127,605 | +66,065 |
| Norway | 22,154 | 0 | -22,154 |
| Denmark | 12,514 | 0 | -12,514 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 618,841 |
| Ireland | 207,490 |
| Spain | 189,145 |
| Norway | 34,668 |
| United Kingdom | 7,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 461,292 | 157,549 | -303,743 |
| Ireland | 143,520 | 63,970 | -79,550 |
| Spain | 61,540 | 127,605 | +66,065 |
| Norway | 34,668 | 0 | -34,668 |
| United Kingdom | 7,652 | 0 | -7,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,056,580 |
| Other | 814,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 707,456 | 349,124 | -358,332 |
| Other | 635,556 | 178,531 | -457,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,216 | 0 | -1,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 814,087 |
| Eurotunnel | 749,166 |
| Holyhead | 142,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,821 |
| Milford | 63,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 635,556 | 178,531 | -457,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,832 | 226,334 | -296,498 |
| Holyhead | 142,304 | 0 | -142,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,001 | 58,820 | +39,819 |
| Milford | 0 | 63,970 | +63,970 |
| ZLC | 20,772 | 0 | -20,772 |
| Dover | 2,547 | 0 | -2,547 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,216 | 0 | -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
|
8 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
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 | 5 |
| 15m-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 | 8,189,914 |
| Denmark | 2,700,956 |
| Ireland | 1,885,916 |
| Netherlands | 268,860 |
| China | 38,565 |
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 | 3,736,285 | 4,453,629 | +717,344 |
| Denmark | 2,700,956 | 0 | -2,700,956 |
| Ireland | 1,885,133 | 783 | -1,884,350 |
| Netherlands | 268,860 | 0 | -268,860 |
| China | 38,565 | 0 | -38,565 |
| Belgium | 15,595 | 1,085 | -14,510 |
| Italy | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 4,325,831 |
| XI | 234,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 4,325,831 | 0 | -4,325,831 |
| XI | 234,696 | 266 | -234,430 |
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) | 8,261,306 |
| Other | 4,561,310 |
| Rail transport | 241,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,565 |
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) | 3,905,970 | 4,355,336 | +449,366 |
| Other | 4,560,527 | 783 | -4,559,744 |
| Rail transport | 141,906 | 99,378 | -42,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,565 | 0 | -38,565 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,561,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,390,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,815,074 |
| Portsmouth | 930,212 |
| Tyne | 249,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,560,527 | 783 | -4,559,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,896,954 | 2,493,904 | +596,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,333,074 | 1,482,000 | +148,926 |
| Portsmouth | 468,155 | 462,057 | -6,098 |
| Tyne | 249,853 | 0 | -249,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,496 | 0 | -98,496 |
| Felixstowe | 38,565 | 0 | -38,565 |
| Poole | 0 | 10,289 | +10,289 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 6,464 | +6,464 |
| Dover | 1,344 | 0 | -1,344 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030244
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), fresh or chilled