Import/export HS code 030351: Herring, frozen
Frozen herring (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 948,282 |
| Netherlands | 479,561 |
| Ireland | 445,282 |
| Latvia | 86,539 |
| France | 67,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 373,277 | 575,005 | +201,728 |
| Netherlands | 242,781 | 236,780 | -6,001 |
| Ireland | 296,089 | 149,193 | -146,896 |
| Latvia | 64,791 | 21,748 | -43,043 |
| France | 63,070 | 4,042 | -59,028 |
| Iceland | 0 | 37,240 | +37,240 |
| Germany | 0 | 25,929 | +25,929 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,208 | +23,208 |
| Greece | 3,841 | 0 | -3,841 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,657 | +3,657 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 948,769 |
| Netherlands | 319,376 |
| Ireland | 268,578 |
| Latvia | 129,555 |
| Denmark | 108,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 371,863 | 576,906 | +205,043 |
| Netherlands | 196,036 | 123,340 | -72,696 |
| Ireland | 136,885 | 131,693 | -5,192 |
| Latvia | 107,807 | 21,748 | -86,059 |
| Denmark | 46,745 | 61,344 | +14,599 |
| Iceland | 0 | 37,240 | +37,240 |
| United Kingdom | 3,206 | 25,349 | +22,143 |
| Germany | 0 | 25,929 | +25,929 |
| Poland | 14,056 | 3,657 | -10,399 |
| France | 4,206 | 0 | -4,206 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,435,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 457,782 |
| Other | 228,800 |
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) | 626,756 | 808,308 | +181,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 257,889 | 199,893 | -57,996 |
| Other | 159,204 | 69,596 | -89,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 895,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 307,826 |
| 000 | 228,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,591 |
| Ayr Harbour | 142,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 320,983 | 575,005 | +254,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,596 | 134,230 | -39,366 |
| 000 | 159,204 | 69,596 | -89,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,629 | 77,962 | -24,667 |
| Ayr Harbour | 101,600 | 40,764 | -60,836 |
| Dover | 75,818 | 36,096 | -39,722 |
| Holyhead | 17,770 | 90,929 | +73,159 |
| Hull | 26,274 | 26,350 | +76 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 26,020 | 23,208 | -2,812 |
| Tyne | 22,440 | 0 | -22,440 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 39 |
| PETER W PINCHBECK LIMITED | 9 |
| ENDOR LIMITED | 3 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 1 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 1 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 1 |
| DENHOLM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 1 |
| QUAY MEATS LIMITED | 1 |
| DAGIM FISH & DELI LTD | 1 |
| STARA FOODS (UK) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,173,686 |
| Croatia | 2,382,606 |
| Nigeria | 2,040,186 |
| Egypt | 1,904,261 |
| Germany | 1,011,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,710,374 | 5,463,312 | +752,938 |
| Croatia | 1,824,480 | 558,126 | -1,266,354 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 2,040,186 | +2,040,186 |
| Egypt | 1,666,786 | 237,475 | -1,429,311 |
| Germany | 453,834 | 557,167 | +103,333 |
| Ireland | 254,053 | 362,780 | +108,727 |
| Belgium | 229,315 | 347,533 | +118,218 |
| Spain | 130,805 | 390,185 | +259,380 |
| United Arab Emirates | 214,167 | 0 | -214,167 |
| Ukraine | 102,155 | 104,619 | +2,464 |
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 | 5,550,966 |
| Netherlands | 42,384 |
| Italy | 13,200 |
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 | 2,966,918 | 2,584,048 | -382,870 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 42,384 | +42,384 |
| Italy | 0 | 13,200 | +13,200 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,751,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,234,235 |
| Other | 5,606,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,188,111 | 4,563,420 | +375,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,867,487 | 3,366,748 | +499,261 |
| Other | 2,966,918 | 2,639,632 | -327,286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,606,550 |
| Tyne | 5,448,354 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,672,941 |
| Peterhead | 1,711,138 |
| Lerwick | 1,588,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,966,918 | 2,639,632 | -327,286 |
| Tyne | 2,428,566 | 3,019,788 | +591,222 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,216,637 | 2,456,304 | +239,667 |
| Peterhead | 254,203 | 1,456,935 | +1,202,732 |
| Lerwick | 1,483,644 | 104,359 | -1,379,285 |
| Felixstowe | 8,755 | 478,698 | +469,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,709 | 136,753 | -66,956 |
| Dover | 106,374 | 119,627 | +13,253 |
| Middlesbrough | 90,025 | 53,651 | -36,374 |
| Belfast Port | 86,309 | 0 | -86,309 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030351
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen herring (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)