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 | 934,667 |
| Netherlands | 466,918 |
| Ireland | 393,912 |
| Latvia | 86,539 |
| France | 55,653 |
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 | 385,162 | 549,505 | +164,343 |
| Netherlands | 237,897 | 229,021 | -8,876 |
| Ireland | 261,918 | 131,994 | -129,924 |
| Latvia | 86,539 | 0 | -86,539 |
| France | 53,512 | 2,141 | -51,371 |
| Germany | 0 | 51,396 | +51,396 |
| Iceland | 0 | 37,240 | +37,240 |
| 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 | 935,154 |
| Netherlands | 323,126 |
| Ireland | 217,208 |
| Latvia | 129,555 |
| Denmark | 117,163 |
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 | 385,649 | 549,505 | +163,856 |
| Netherlands | 174,319 | 148,807 | -25,512 |
| Ireland | 102,714 | 114,494 | +11,780 |
| Latvia | 129,555 | 0 | -129,555 |
| Denmark | 63,578 | 53,585 | -9,993 |
| Iceland | 0 | 37,240 | +37,240 |
| United Kingdom | 3,206 | 25,349 | +22,143 |
| Germany | 0 | 25,929 | +25,929 |
| Poland | 2,597 | 3,657 | +1,060 |
| 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) | 1,387,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,377 |
| 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) | 605,041 | 782,808 | +177,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,624 | 176,753 | -87,871 |
| 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 | 915,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,109 |
| 000 | 228,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,665 |
| Ayr Harbour | 108,764 |
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 | 366,122 | 549,505 | +183,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,879 | 134,230 | -17,649 |
| 000 | 159,204 | 69,596 | -89,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,111 | 46,554 | -96,557 |
| Ayr Harbour | 68,000 | 40,764 | -27,236 |
| Dover | 64,359 | 36,096 | -28,263 |
| Holyhead | 17,199 | 73,730 | +56,531 |
| Tyne | 22,440 | 25,467 | +3,027 |
| Hull | 15,834 | 26,350 | +10,516 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,206 | 23,208 | +20,002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 40 |
| PETER W PINCHBECK LIMITED | 9 |
| ENDOR LIMITED | 3 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 2 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 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 | 9,651,717 |
| Croatia | 2,382,606 |
| Nigeria | 2,040,186 |
| Egypt | 1,904,261 |
| Germany | 993,994 |
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 | 4,639,720 | 5,011,997 | +372,277 |
| 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 | 445,981 | 548,013 | +102,032 |
| Ireland | 245,875 | 363,127 | +117,252 |
| Belgium | 334,190 | 269,620 | -64,570 |
| Spain | 130,805 | 390,185 | +259,380 |
| United Arab Emirates | 214,167 | 0 | -214,167 |
| Ukraine | 88,956 | 81,938 | -7,018 |
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 | 5,553,990 |
| 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 | 2,958,740 | 2,595,250 | -363,490 |
| 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) | 8,622,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,676,281 |
| Other | 5,609,574 |
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) | 4,059,191 | 4,563,420 | +504,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,895,241 | 2,781,040 | -114,201 |
| Other | 2,958,740 | 2,650,834 | -307,906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,609,574 |
| Tyne | 5,032,132 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,649,138 |
| 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 | 2,958,740 | 2,650,834 | -307,906 |
| Tyne | 2,564,501 | 2,467,631 | -96,870 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,192,834 | 2,456,304 | +263,470 |
| 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 | 139,207 | 136,753 | -2,454 |
| Dover | 48,110 | 96,946 | +48,836 |
| Belfast Port | 86,309 | 0 | -86,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,948 | 0 | -77,948 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030351
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen herring (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)