Import/export HS code 03028530: Gilt-head sea bream, fresh or chilled
Gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata), 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 | 40,127,184 |
| Greece | 3,200,031 |
| France | 1,615,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,310,981 |
| Ireland | 632,448 |
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 | 20,192,809 | 19,934,375 | -258,434 |
| Greece | 2,026,918 | 1,173,113 | -853,805 |
| France | 805,664 | 809,563 | +3,899 |
| Netherlands | 169,489 | 1,141,492 | +972,003 |
| Ireland | 315,867 | 316,581 | +714 |
| Spain | 22,303 | 10,010 | -12,293 |
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 | 41,799,611 |
| Greece | 3,213,004 |
| France | 1,256,556 |
| Spain | 23,094 |
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 | 20,631,712 | 21,167,899 | +536,187 |
| Greece | 2,033,720 | 1,179,284 | -854,436 |
| France | 539,709 | 716,847 | +177,138 |
| Spain | 12,042 | 11,052 | -990 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| 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 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,433,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,831,594 |
| Other | 625,919 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 |
| Air transport | 3,383 |
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) | 21,526,427 | 16,907,028 | -4,619,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,665,909 | 6,165,685 | +4,499,776 |
| Other | 315,867 | 310,052 | -5,815 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 | 0 | -23,833 |
| Air transport | 1,014 | 2,369 | +1,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 28,841,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,169,832 |
| Harwich | 697,808 |
| 000 | 625,919 |
| Dover | 381,354 |
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 | 10,098,527 | 18,742,743 | +8,644,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,994,317 | 4,175,515 | -7,818,802 |
| Harwich | 697,808 | 0 | -697,808 |
| 000 | 315,867 | 310,052 | -5,815 |
| Dover | 313,760 | 67,594 | -246,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,757 | 86,861 | -24,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,014 | 2,369 | +1,355 |
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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FALFISH LIMITED | 113 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 106 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 93 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 72 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 59 |
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 58 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 46 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 42 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 30 |
| OCEAN FISH (RETAIL) LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 18,086 |
| Ireland | 534 |
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 | 0 | 18,086 | +18,086 |
| Ireland | 395 | 139 | -256 |
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 | 524 |
| Ireland | 10 |
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 | 385 | 139 | -246 |
| Ireland | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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) | 14,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,485 |
| Other | 534 |
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) | 0 | 14,601 | +14,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,485 | +3,485 |
| Other | 395 | 139 | -256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,601 |
| Jersey | 3,485 |
| 000 | 534 |
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 | 0 | 14,601 | +14,601 |
| Jersey | 0 | 3,485 | +3,485 |
| 000 | 395 | 139 | -256 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03028530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gilt-head sea bream (Sparus aurata), fresh or chilled