Import/export HS code 030366: Hake, frozen
Frozen hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 2,907,446 |
| Uruguay | 1,996,447 |
| Mexico | 754,463 |
| Spain | 750,359 |
| Portugal | 303,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1,184,559 | 1,722,887 | +538,328 |
| Uruguay | 599,437 | 1,397,010 | +797,573 |
| Mexico | 167,618 | 586,845 | +419,227 |
| Spain | 519,614 | 230,745 | -288,869 |
| Portugal | 200,135 | 103,363 | -96,772 |
| Latvia | 152,069 | 131,737 | -20,332 |
| Lithuania | 61,416 | 65,169 | +3,753 |
| Romania | 45,524 | 32,990 | -12,534 |
| South Africa | 68,907 | 6,015 | -62,892 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 57,713 | +57,713 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 3,341,614 |
| Spain | 1,582,151 |
| Uruguay | 1,068,489 |
| Mexico | 779,672 |
| Portugal | 349,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1,369,225 | 1,972,389 | +603,164 |
| Spain | 772,792 | 809,359 | +36,567 |
| Uruguay | 304,737 | 763,752 | +459,015 |
| Mexico | 179,310 | 600,362 | +421,052 |
| Portugal | 245,662 | 103,363 | -142,299 |
| Latvia | 102,431 | 54,087 | -48,344 |
| South Africa | 69,797 | 6,015 | -63,782 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 43,736 | +43,736 |
| Lithuania | 5,487 | 4,167 | -1,320 |
| Romania | 5,788 | 3,247 | -2,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,194,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,230,604 |
| Other | 212 |
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) | 2,234,284 | 3,960,459 | +1,726,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 827,166 | 403,438 | -423,728 |
| Other | 212 | 0 | -212 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,460,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,081,709 |
| Felixstowe | 1,451,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 655,983 |
| Dover | 454,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,063,588 | 1,397,246 | +333,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 583,858 | 1,497,851 | +913,993 |
| Felixstowe | 638,304 | 812,993 | +174,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 459,882 | 196,101 | -263,781 |
| Dover | 251,562 | 203,057 | -48,505 |
| Southampton | 0 | 145,005 | +145,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 107,364 | +107,364 |
| Portsmouth | 61,871 | 4,280 | -57,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,385 | 0 | -2,385 |
| 000 | 212 | 0 | -212 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 42 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 39 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 29 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 17 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 16 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 15 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 15 |
| EUROCROSS FROZEN FOODS (LONDON) LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030366
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)