Import/export HS code 03028410: European sea bass, fresh or chilled
European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 69,056,432 |
| Greece | 9,276,711 |
| Spain | 5,510,174 |
| Ireland | 3,157,786 |
| France | 2,890,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 33,403,095 | 35,653,337 | +2,250,242 |
| Greece | 4,308,901 | 4,967,810 | +658,909 |
| Spain | 2,345,325 | 3,164,849 | +819,524 |
| Ireland | 1,809,943 | 1,347,843 | -462,100 |
| France | 1,395,899 | 1,494,836 | +98,937 |
| Netherlands | 484,180 | 1,714,435 | +1,230,255 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 71,910,961 |
| Greece | 9,301,866 |
| Spain | 5,735,650 |
| France | 1,975,179 |
| Cyprus | 945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 34,244,846 | 37,666,115 | +3,421,269 |
| Greece | 4,311,072 | 4,990,794 | +679,722 |
| Spain | 2,324,414 | 3,411,236 | +1,086,822 |
| France | 1,057,068 | 918,111 | -138,957 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 945 | +945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 72,569,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,324,414 |
| Other | 3,165,852 |
| Air transport | 30,425 |
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) | 37,246,963 | 35,322,799 | -1,924,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,680,018 | 11,644,396 | +6,964,378 |
| Other | 1,809,943 | 1,355,909 | -454,034 |
| Air transport | 10,419 | 20,006 | +9,587 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 53,810,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,720,161 |
| 000 | 3,165,852 |
| Dover | 1,220,512 |
| Harwich | 663,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,951,282 | 34,858,953 | +15,907,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,460,986 | 11,259,175 | -10,201,811 |
| 000 | 1,809,943 | 1,355,909 | -454,034 |
| Dover | 708,840 | 511,672 | -197,168 |
| Harwich | 663,441 | 0 | -663,441 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,432 | 264,678 | +122,246 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 72,717 | +72,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,419 | 20,006 | +9,587 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 93 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 66 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 65 |
| FALFISH LIMITED | 64 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 58 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 53 |
| REACH FOOD SERVICE LTD | 48 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SELSEA FISH & LOBSTER CO. LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 3,572,438 |
| Belgium | 371,052 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,425 |
| United States | 19,056 |
| Malaysia | 10,823 |
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 | 1,849,588 | 1,722,850 | -126,738 |
| Belgium | 248,066 | 122,986 | -125,080 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,425 | 0 | -105,425 |
| United States | 2,075 | 16,981 | +14,906 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 10,823 | +10,823 |
| Netherlands | 4,725 | 3,475 | -1,250 |
| Italy | 6,445 | 1,014 | -5,431 |
| Ireland | 4,968 | 2,171 | -2,797 |
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 | 6,710 |
| Greece | 267 |
| Turkey | 162 |
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 | 4,635 | 2,075 | -2,560 |
| Greece | 171 | 96 | -75 |
| Turkey | 162 | 0 | -162 |
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) | 3,959,149 |
| Air transport | 135,304 |
| Other | 7,139 |
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) | 2,108,824 | 1,850,325 | -258,499 |
| Air transport | 107,500 | 27,804 | -79,696 |
| Other | 4,968 | 2,171 | -2,797 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,405,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,553,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,304 |
| 000 | 7,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,232,396 | 1,173,183 | -59,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 876,428 | 677,142 | -199,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,500 | 27,804 | -79,696 |
| 000 | 4,968 | 2,171 | -2,797 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03028410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), fresh or chilled