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 | 29,210,953 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,234,447 |
| Denmark | 3,149,895 |
| Norway | 3,062,820 |
| Netherlands | 1,981,038 |
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 | 12,070,512 | 17,140,441 | +5,069,929 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,519,107 | 3,715,340 | +1,196,233 |
| Denmark | 717,240 | 2,432,655 | +1,715,415 |
| Norway | 1,566,902 | 1,495,918 | -70,984 |
| Netherlands | 1,226,461 | 754,577 | -471,884 |
| Ireland | 379,506 | 305,281 | -74,225 |
| Latvia | 87,545 | 0 | -87,545 |
| France | 49,897 | 25,674 | -24,223 |
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 | 31,398,029 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,146,496 |
| Norway | 6,106,134 |
| Ireland | 132,924 |
| Germany | 83,659 |
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 | 13,344,410 | 18,053,619 | +4,709,209 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,519,107 | 3,627,389 | +1,108,282 |
| Norway | 2,259,654 | 3,846,480 | +1,586,826 |
| Ireland | 108,270 | 24,654 | -83,616 |
| Germany | 79,920 | 3,739 | -76,181 |
| Denmark | 24,488 | 15,922 | -8,566 |
| United Kingdom | 5,575 | 8,572 | +2,997 |
| United States | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 32,086,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,773,337 |
| Other | 561,511 |
| Air transport | 49,406 |
| Road transport | 16,283 |
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) | 12,778,861 | 19,307,658 | +6,528,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,502,030 | 6,271,307 | +769,277 |
| Other | 272,000 | 289,511 | +17,511 |
| Air transport | 47,996 | 1,410 | -46,586 |
| Road transport | 16,283 | 0 | -16,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,408,621 |
| ZLC | 5,108,485 |
| 000 | 561,511 |
| Hull | 285,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,381 |
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 | 16,022,913 | 21,385,708 | +5,362,795 |
| ZLC | 1,427,184 | 3,681,301 | +2,254,117 |
| 000 | 272,000 | 289,511 | +17,511 |
| Hull | 0 | 285,756 | +285,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,880 | 16,501 | -189,379 |
| Inverness | 175,162 | 0 | -175,162 |
| Harwich | 110,227 | 62,018 | -48,209 |
| Ayr Harbour | 107,016 | 24,654 | -82,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,076 | 32,430 | -60,646 |
| Grimsby | 10,292 | 78,239 | +67,947 |
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 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 119 |
| GRIMSBY FISH MARKET LIMITED | 75 |
| ATLANTIC FRESH LIMITED | 66 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 41 |
| MARINER FOODS TRADING 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 | 13 |
| 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 | 9,305,609 |
| Ireland | 267,716 |
| Spain | 146,764 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,387 |
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 | 5,922,716 | 3,382,893 | -2,539,823 |
| Ireland | 193,301 | 74,415 | -118,886 |
| Spain | 111,849 | 34,915 | -76,934 |
| Netherlands | 9,978 | 0 | -9,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,387 | 0 | -1,387 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0 | 890 | +890 |
| Belgium | 480 | 16 | -464 |
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 | 146,407 |
| France | 121,805 |
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 | 71,976 | 74,431 | +2,455 |
| France | 121,805 | 0 | -121,805 |
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) | 9,341,901 |
| Other | 268,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,450 |
| Air transport | 2,277 |
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) | 5,954,961 | 3,386,940 | -2,568,021 |
| Other | 193,781 | 74,431 | -119,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,582 | 30,868 | -58,714 |
| Air transport | 1,387 | 890 | -497 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,259,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,582,772 |
| Portsmouth | 472,772 |
| 000 | 268,212 |
| 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 | 3,682,719 | 2,577,247 | -1,105,472 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,911,100 | 671,672 | -1,239,428 |
| Portsmouth | 344,276 | 128,496 | -215,780 |
| 000 | 193,781 | 74,431 | -119,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,582 | 30,868 | -58,714 |
| Plymouth | 3,528 | 8,290 | +4,762 |
| Tyne | 8,282 | 0 | -8,282 |
| Poole | 5,056 | 1,235 | -3,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,387 | 890 | -497 |
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