Import/export HS code 03036612: Argentine hake, frozen
Frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
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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 | 2,810,219 |
| Uruguay | 1,875,804 |
| Spain | 682,394 |
| Latvia | 272,411 |
| Portugal | 136,760 |
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 | 1,554,532 | 1,255,687 | -298,845 |
| Uruguay | 535,210 | 1,340,594 | +805,384 |
| Spain | 508,071 | 174,323 | -333,748 |
| Latvia | 162,065 | 110,346 | -51,719 |
| Portugal | 69,760 | 67,000 | -2,760 |
| Lithuania | 59,649 | 60,220 | +571 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 57,713 | +57,713 |
| Mexico | 0 | 39,112 | +39,112 |
| Chile | 0 | 17,278 | +17,278 |
| France | 11,543 | 0 | -11,543 |
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 | 3,243,070 |
| Spain | 1,404,221 |
| Uruguay | 947,846 |
| Portugal | 184,623 |
| Latvia | 150,841 |
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 | 1,852,036 | 1,391,034 | -461,002 |
| Spain | 636,828 | 767,393 | +130,565 |
| Uruguay | 184,094 | 763,752 | +579,658 |
| Portugal | 117,623 | 67,000 | -50,623 |
| Latvia | 103,383 | 47,458 | -55,925 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 43,736 | +43,736 |
| Mexico | 0 | 39,112 | +39,112 |
| Lithuania | 6,866 | 2,788 | -4,078 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,145 | +2,145 |
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 - East and North East | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,185,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 839,945 |
| 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) | 2,358,630 | 2,826,673 | +468,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 542,200 | 297,745 | -244,455 |
| 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 | 2,310,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,938,981 |
| Felixstowe | 735,946 |
| Eurotunnel | 375,734 |
| Dover | 348,840 |
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 | 1,230,347 | 1,080,423 | -149,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 653,938 | 1,285,043 | +631,105 |
| Felixstowe | 527,108 | 208,838 | -318,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 240,084 | 135,650 | -104,434 |
| Dover | 191,025 | 157,815 | -33,210 |
| Southampton | 0 | 145,005 | +145,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 107,364 | +107,364 |
| Portsmouth | 58,328 | 4,280 | -54,048 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 32 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 29 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 15 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 13 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 13 |
| EUROCROSS FROZEN FOODS (LONDON) LTD | 10 |
| MFS SEAFOODS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 03036612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)