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 | 36,570,400 |
| Greece | 3,108,484 |
| France | 1,342,611 |
| Netherlands | 804,188 |
| Ireland | 560,983 |
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 | 19,612,345 | 16,958,055 | -2,654,290 |
| Greece | 2,101,501 | 1,006,983 | -1,094,518 |
| France | 766,760 | 575,851 | -190,909 |
| Netherlands | 169,489 | 634,699 | +465,210 |
| Ireland | 294,925 | 266,058 | -28,867 |
| Spain | 75,952 | 5,477 | -70,475 |
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 | 37,656,857 |
| Greece | 3,114,289 |
| France | 1,071,500 |
| Spain | 69,322 |
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 | 20,051,248 | 17,605,609 | -2,445,639 |
| Greece | 2,108,303 | 1,005,986 | -1,102,317 |
| France | 501,914 | 569,586 | +67,672 |
| Spain | 64,582 | 4,740 | -59,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| 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 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 |
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) | 36,085,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,801,302 |
| Other | 556,127 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 |
| Air transport | 1,014 |
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) | 21,904,429 | 14,181,390 | -7,723,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,771 | 5,004,531 | +4,207,760 |
| Other | 294,925 | 261,202 | -33,723 |
| Rail transport | 23,833 | 0 | -23,833 |
| Air transport | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,264,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,792,253 |
| Harwich | 1,329,087 |
| 000 | 556,127 |
| 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 | 9,878,711 | 14,385,775 | +4,507,064 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,360,204 | 4,432,049 | -6,928,155 |
| Harwich | 1,329,087 | 0 | -1,329,087 |
| 000 | 294,925 | 261,202 | -33,723 |
| Dover | 35,982 | 345,372 | +309,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,049 | 22,725 | -98,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FALFISH LIMITED | 111 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 102 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 89 |
| CYPRUS FISHERIES LIMITED | 68 |
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 57 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 55 |
| DODI SEAFOOD LTD | 46 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 38 |
| OCEAN FISH (RETAIL) LIMITED | 29 |
| BFS GROUP 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 | 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 | 14,601 |
| Ireland | 482 |
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 | 14,601 | +14,601 |
| Ireland | 428 | 54 | -374 |
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 | 472 |
| 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 | 427 | 45 | -382 |
| Ireland | 1 | 9 | +8 |
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 |
| Other | 482 |
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 |
| Other | 428 | 54 | -374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,601 |
| 000 | 482 |
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 |
| 000 | 428 | 54 | -374 |
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