Import/export HS code 030251: Cod, fresh or chilled
Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), 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 | 23,055,220 |
| Faroe Islands | 5,791,220 |
| Norway | 3,259,611 |
| Netherlands | 2,856,146 |
| Denmark | 2,061,518 |
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 | 9,261,023 | 13,794,197 | +4,533,174 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,692,524 | 4,098,696 | +2,406,172 |
| Norway | 2,193,781 | 1,065,830 | -1,127,951 |
| Netherlands | 2,106,853 | 749,293 | -1,357,560 |
| Denmark | 539,155 | 1,522,363 | +983,208 |
| Ireland | 408,087 | 299,400 | -108,687 |
| Latvia | 0 | 87,545 | +87,545 |
| France | 69,776 | 17,364 | -52,412 |
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 | 26,061,097 |
| Faroe Islands | 5,761,150 |
| Norway | 5,223,144 |
| Ireland | 209,727 |
| Germany | 79,920 |
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 | 11,327,768 | 14,733,329 | +3,405,561 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,692,524 | 4,068,626 | +2,376,102 |
| Norway | 2,705,240 | 2,517,904 | -187,336 |
| Ireland | 127,131 | 82,596 | -44,535 |
| Germany | 79,920 | 0 | -79,920 |
| Denmark | 48,179 | 1,071 | -47,108 |
| United Kingdom | 3,790 | 10,357 | +6,567 |
| United States | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
| Netherlands | 1,945 | 0 | -1,945 |
| France | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 9 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 25,947,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,242,541 |
| Other | 501,761 |
| Road transport | 144,431 |
| Air transport | 69,600 |
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) | 11,770,748 | 14,176,806 | +2,406,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,014,807 | 7,227,734 | +3,212,927 |
| Other | 280,956 | 220,805 | -60,151 |
| Road transport | 142,421 | 2,010 | -140,411 |
| Air transport | 62,267 | 7,333 | -54,934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,522,199 |
| ZLC | 3,126,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,150,811 |
| 000 | 501,761 |
| Inverness | 435,788 |
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 | 13,066,255 | 18,455,944 | +5,389,689 |
| ZLC | 804,110 | 2,322,472 | +1,518,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,134,310 | 16,501 | -1,117,809 |
| 000 | 280,956 | 220,805 | -60,151 |
| Inverness | 435,788 | 0 | -435,788 |
| Hull | 61,165 | 285,756 | +224,591 |
| Harwich | 251,869 | 0 | -251,869 |
| Ayr Harbour | 127,131 | 81,342 | -45,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,746 | 99,502 | +95,756 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 78,964 | +78,964 |
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 | 16 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.B.A. (FISH SALES) LIMITED | 115 |
| GRIMSBY FISH MARKET LIMITED | 70 |
| ATLANTIC FRESH LIMITED | 66 |
| MARINER FOODS TRADING LIMITED | 37 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 37 |
| JAINES & SON (GRIMSBY) LIMITED | 35 |
| DNA FISH SUPPLIES LIMITED | 30 |
| KIRWIN BROTHERS LTD. | 29 |
| SCRABSTER SEAFOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| FO'CON SCOTLAND LTD. | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 9,124,701 |
| Ireland | 280,820 |
| Spain | 146,459 |
| United States | 13,579 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 |
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 | 5,695,770 | 3,428,931 | -2,266,839 |
| Ireland | 204,878 | 75,942 | -128,936 |
| Spain | 17,636 | 128,823 | +111,187 |
| United States | 0 | 13,579 | +13,579 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 | 0 | -9,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,387 | +1,387 |
| Belgium | 32 | 476 | +444 |
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 | 146,592 |
| France | 134,736 |
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 | 70,174 | 76,418 | +6,244 |
| France | 134,736 | 0 | -134,736 |
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) | 9,152,513 |
| Other | 281,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,204 |
| Air transport | 1,387 |
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) | 5,715,209 | 3,437,304 | -2,277,905 |
| Other | 204,910 | 76,418 | -128,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,175 | 134,029 | +125,854 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,387 | +1,387 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,940,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,615,785 |
| Portsmouth | 568,058 |
| 000 | 281,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,450 |
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 | 3,300,021 | 2,640,160 | -659,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,993,247 | 622,538 | -1,370,709 |
| Portsmouth | 405,441 | 162,617 | -242,824 |
| 000 | 204,910 | 76,418 | -128,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 120,450 | +120,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 13,579 | +13,579 |
| Plymouth | 3,528 | 8,290 | +4,762 |
| Dover | 9,321 | 0 | -9,321 |
| Tyne | 8,282 | 0 | -8,282 |
| Poole | 2,592 | 3,699 | +1,107 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), fresh or chilled