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 | 3,345,733 |
| Uruguay | 2,030,265 |
| Spain | 575,477 |
| Latvia | 300,737 |
| Portugal | 203,926 |
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 | 1,642,782 | 1,702,951 | +60,169 |
| Uruguay | 737,644 | 1,292,621 | +554,977 |
| Spain | 357,043 | 218,434 | -138,609 |
| Latvia | 157,032 | 143,705 | -13,327 |
| Portugal | 70,826 | 133,100 | +62,274 |
| Lithuania | 69,574 | 81,958 | +12,384 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 57,713 | +57,713 |
| Mexico | 39,112 | 0 | -39,112 |
| Chile | 17,278 | 0 | -17,278 |
| France | 10,326 | 0 | -10,326 |
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 | 3,917,278 |
| Uruguay | 1,172,204 |
| Spain | 1,121,581 |
| Portugal | 251,789 |
| Latvia | 177,171 |
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 | 2,075,633 | 1,841,645 | -233,988 |
| Uruguay | 221,036 | 951,168 | +730,132 |
| Spain | 492,952 | 628,629 | +135,677 |
| Portugal | 118,689 | 133,100 | +14,411 |
| Latvia | 103,635 | 73,536 | -30,099 |
| Falkland Islands | 43,736 | 0 | -43,736 |
| Mexico | 39,112 | 0 | -39,112 |
| Lithuania | 6,824 | 2,404 | -4,420 |
| Hungary | 0 | 3,084 | +3,084 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
| North Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,821,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 914,059 |
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) | 2,551,978 | 3,269,146 | +717,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 549,639 | 364,420 | -185,219 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,779,285 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,018,126 |
| Felixstowe | 771,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 437,178 |
| Dover | 414,273 |
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 | 1,222,663 | 1,556,622 | +333,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 817,891 | 1,200,235 | +382,344 |
| Felixstowe | 361,409 | 409,935 | +48,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 254,857 | 182,321 | -72,536 |
| Dover | 235,388 | 178,885 | -56,503 |
| Southampton | 42,651 | 102,354 | +59,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,364 | 0 | -107,364 |
| Portsmouth | 59,394 | 3,214 | -56,180 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 44 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 36 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 34 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| ADUGS FOODS LIMITED | 17 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 15 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 15 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 14 |
| 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)