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 | 38,344,581 |
| Greece | 2,984,626 |
| France | 1,618,838 |
| Netherlands | 1,387,314 |
| Ireland | 592,628 |
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 | 20,275,101 | 18,069,480 | -2,205,621 |
| Greece | 1,946,403 | 1,038,223 | -908,180 |
| France | 856,920 | 761,918 | -95,002 |
| Netherlands | 207,355 | 1,179,959 | +972,604 |
| Ireland | 335,175 | 257,453 | -77,722 |
| Spain | 17,411 | 11,760 | -5,651 |
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 | 40,121,888 |
| Greece | 2,997,599 |
| France | 1,230,001 |
| Spain | 21,240 |
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 | 20,756,115 | 19,365,773 | -1,390,342 |
| Greece | 1,953,205 | 1,044,394 | -908,811 |
| France | 586,720 | 643,281 | +56,561 |
| Spain | 7,150 | 14,090 | +6,940 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 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 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 36,015,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,351,521 |
| Other | 586,430 |
| 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) | 20,832,605 | 15,183,219 | -5,649,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,469,571 | 5,881,950 | +3,412,379 |
| Other | 335,175 | 251,255 | -83,920 |
| 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 | 28,874,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,455,458 |
| 000 | 586,430 |
| Harwich | 459,364 |
| Dover | 421,128 |
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 | 10,962,172 | 17,912,139 | +6,949,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,483,909 | 2,971,549 | -8,512,360 |
| 000 | 335,175 | 251,255 | -83,920 |
| Harwich | 459,364 | 0 | -459,364 |
| Dover | 334,488 | 86,640 | -247,848 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,243 | 94,841 | +32,598 |
| 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
|
17 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FALFISH LIMITED | 114 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 107 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 94 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 73 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 60 |
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 46 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 43 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 31 |
| ANT SEAFOOD 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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 18,086 |
| Ireland | 451 |
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 | 312 | 139 | -173 |
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 | 441 |
| 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 | 302 | 139 | -163 |
| 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 | 451 |
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 | 312 | 139 | -173 |
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 | 451 |
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 | 312 | 139 | -173 |
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