Import/export HS code 03035310: Sardines, frozen
Frozen sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 547,923 |
| Germany | 478,530 |
| France | 216,393 |
| Spain | 112,682 |
| Ireland | 15,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 357,899 | 190,024 | -167,875 |
| Germany | 336,476 | 142,054 | -194,422 |
| France | 126,718 | 89,675 | -37,043 |
| Spain | 31,061 | 81,621 | +50,560 |
| Ireland | 15,552 | 0 | -15,552 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,064,501 |
| United Kingdom | 135,682 |
| Spain | 119,581 |
| Ireland | 15,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 682,929 | 381,572 | -301,357 |
| United Kingdom | 117,936 | 17,746 | -100,190 |
| Spain | 37,960 | 81,621 | +43,661 |
| Ireland | 15,552 | 0 | -15,552 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,258,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,653 |
| Other | 35,764 |
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) | 815,744 | 442,919 | -372,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,633 | 38,020 | -613 |
| Other | 13,329 | 22,435 | +9,106 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,530 |
| Dover | 364,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,609 |
| Newhaven | 128,160 |
| Portsmouth | 80,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,476 | 142,054 | -194,422 |
| Dover | 229,681 | 134,720 | -94,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,465 | 47,144 | -148,321 |
| Newhaven | 26,694 | 101,466 | +74,772 |
| Portsmouth | 30,099 | 50,847 | +20,748 |
| 000 | 13,329 | 22,435 | +9,106 |
| Plymouth | 18,527 | 0 | -18,527 |
| Ayr Harbour | 15,552 | 0 | -15,552 |
| Jersey | 1,883 | 4,708 | +2,825 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 27 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 21 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| MIRATONI LTD | 11 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 6 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 6 |
| VISERRA LIMITED | 4 |
| F.C.L. FROZENS MANCHESTER LIMITED | 4 |
| FALFISH LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 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) | 5,533,575 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,090 |
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 | 1,995,607 | -1,542,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 754,364 | 264,726 | -489,638 |
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 | 340,283 |
| 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 | 142,549 | 197,734 | +55,185 |
| 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 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03035310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus