Import/export HS code 030353: Sardines, sardinella, and sprats, frozen
Frozen sardines, sardinella, and sprats (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., etc.)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,610,878 |
| Germany | 1,029,459 |
| France | 860,258 |
| Latvia | 610,464 |
| Poland | 557,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 918,244 | 692,634 | -225,610 |
| Germany | 336,476 | 692,983 | +356,507 |
| France | 641,471 | 218,787 | -422,684 |
| Latvia | 267,876 | 342,588 | +74,712 |
| Poland | 131,237 | 426,221 | +294,984 |
| Netherlands | 171,498 | 383,195 | +211,697 |
| Portugal | 358,782 | 191,458 | -167,324 |
| India | 195,064 | 241,896 | +46,832 |
| Bulgaria | 141,660 | 40,581 | -101,079 |
| Spain | 51,565 | 81,621 | +30,056 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,610,878 |
| Poland | 1,151,572 |
| Portugal | 1,066,818 |
| Latvia | 953,818 |
| Netherlands | 570,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 918,244 | 692,634 | -225,610 |
| Poland | 505,948 | 645,624 | +139,676 |
| Portugal | 683,812 | 383,006 | -300,806 |
| Latvia | 464,213 | 489,605 | +25,392 |
| Netherlands | 74,691 | 495,641 | +420,950 |
| India | 195,064 | 241,896 | +46,832 |
| Bulgaria | 166,492 | 44,157 | -122,335 |
| Estonia | 15,680 | 160,447 | +144,767 |
| United Kingdom | 117,936 | 40,088 | -77,848 |
| Spain | 58,464 | 81,621 | +23,157 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 6,006,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 716,699 |
| Other | 35,764 |
| Road transport | 4,850 |
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) | 2,897,106 | 3,109,439 | +212,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 374,502 | 342,197 | -32,305 |
| Other | 13,329 | 22,435 | +9,106 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,850 | +4,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,108,568 |
| Dover | 1,918,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 646,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 520,873 |
| Tyne | 505,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,068,311 | 1,040,257 | -28,054 |
| Dover | 965,614 | 953,082 | -12,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 471,207 | 175,608 | -295,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 378,819 | 142,054 | -236,765 |
| Tyne | 0 | 505,597 | +505,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,227 | 179,537 | +11,310 |
| Harwich | 22,012 | 211,503 | +189,491 |
| Newhaven | 26,694 | 101,466 | +74,772 |
| Portsmouth | 30,982 | 52,281 | +21,299 |
| Southampton | 28,362 | 31,247 | +2,885 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 27 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 21 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 21 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| CA COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD | 13 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 12 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 12 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 3,148,133 |
| Portugal | 1,501,691 |
| Spain | 794,537 |
| Canada | 354,636 |
| Thailand | 202,151 |
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 | 2,072,899 | 1,075,234 | -997,665 |
| Portugal | 924,314 | 577,377 | -346,937 |
| Spain | 387,031 | 407,506 | +20,475 |
| Canada | 354,636 | 0 | -354,636 |
| Thailand | 135,159 | 66,992 | -68,167 |
| Italy | 121,727 | 62,614 | -59,113 |
| Netherlands | 130,140 | 0 | -130,140 |
| Switzerland | 58,000 | 55,280 | -2,720 |
| NA | 73,729 | 0 | -73,729 |
| Viet Nam | 22,081 | 0 | -22,081 |
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) | 5,536,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,024,340 |
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) | 3,537,968 | 1,998,209 | -1,539,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 759,614 | 264,726 | -494,888 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 3,033,755 |
| Plymouth | 1,764,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 538,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,533 |
| Southampton | 338,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,890,069 | 1,143,686 | -746,383 |
| Plymouth | 1,123,885 | 640,390 | -483,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 435,015 | 103,150 | -331,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,799 | 197,734 | +49,935 |
| Southampton | 271,877 | 66,992 | -204,885 |
| Dover | 237,906 | 66,005 | -171,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,430 | 14,153 | -87,277 |
| London | 50,344 | 0 | -50,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 27,046 | +27,046 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,867 | 0 | -20,867 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030353
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen sardines, sardinella, and sprats (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., etc.)