Import/export HS code 03038990: Various fish, frozen
Frozen fish not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,349,776 |
| India | 3,457,306 |
| Argentina | 3,432,903 |
| Indonesia | 3,158,642 |
| Canada | 2,726,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,188,901 | 2,160,875 | -1,028,026 |
| India | 2,302,665 | 1,154,641 | -1,148,024 |
| Argentina | 2,028,365 | 1,404,538 | -623,827 |
| Indonesia | 2,060,075 | 1,098,567 | -961,508 |
| Canada | 1,814,135 | 912,176 | -901,959 |
| Netherlands | 499,332 | 325,678 | -173,654 |
| United States | 424,313 | 254,817 | -169,496 |
| South Africa | 357,621 | 284,392 | -73,229 |
| Viet Nam | 322,788 | 210,355 | -112,433 |
| New Zealand | 120,888 | 377,810 | +256,922 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,685,277 |
| India | 3,489,973 |
| Argentina | 3,482,801 |
| Indonesia | 3,368,404 |
| Canada | 2,738,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,392,919 | 2,292,358 | -1,100,561 |
| India | 2,341,002 | 1,148,971 | -1,192,031 |
| Argentina | 2,078,263 | 1,404,538 | -673,725 |
| Indonesia | 2,189,122 | 1,179,282 | -1,009,840 |
| Canada | 1,695,632 | 1,043,076 | -652,556 |
| United States | 897,931 | 305,445 | -592,486 |
| South Africa | 357,621 | 284,392 | -73,229 |
| New Zealand | 120,888 | 415,428 | +294,540 |
| Viet Nam | 279,622 | 210,355 | -69,267 |
| Pakistan | 339,430 | 77,114 | -262,316 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 22,549,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,165,147 |
| Other | 819,057 |
| Air transport | 54,777 |
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) | 13,833,799 | 8,716,196 | -5,117,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 574,795 | 590,352 | +15,557 |
| Other | 618,973 | 200,084 | -418,889 |
| Air transport | 46,791 | 7,986 | -38,805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,605,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,414,997 |
| Southampton | 3,505,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,792,564 |
| 000 | 819,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,811,944 | 3,793,414 | -2,018,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,245,635 | 2,169,362 | -2,076,273 |
| Southampton | 2,186,159 | 1,319,532 | -866,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,630,700 | 1,161,864 | -468,836 |
| 000 | 618,973 | 200,084 | -418,889 |
| Liverpool Docks | 234,776 | 470,112 | +235,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 142,945 | 83,262 | -59,683 |
| Dover | 62,445 | 97,200 | +34,755 |
| Belfast Port | 75,065 | 44,339 | -30,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,791 | 7,986 | -38,805 |
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 | 74 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 113 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 99 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 73 |
| KIM SON LIMITED | 69 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 66 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 65 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 63 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 60 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 59 |
| SISCO FOODS LTD | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 154,738 |
| India | 148,372 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 142,760 |
| Ireland | 113,639 |
| Thailand | 106,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 137,512 | 17,226 | -120,286 |
| India | 148,372 | 0 | -148,372 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 74,692 | 68,068 | -6,624 |
| Ireland | 52,233 | 61,406 | +9,173 |
| Thailand | 78,521 | 28,194 | -50,327 |
| Cayman Islands | 39,759 | 37,833 | -1,926 |
| Jordan | 28,160 | 31,081 | +2,921 |
| Germany | 54,777 | 2,807 | -51,970 |
| Malaysia | 42,685 | 2,138 | -40,547 |
| Philippines | 28,253 | 0 | -28,253 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 259,012 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 228,458 | 30,554 | -197,904 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,655 |
| Other | 322,123 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,276 |
| Air transport | 4,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 460,125 | 175,530 | -284,595 |
| Other | 251,496 | 70,627 | -180,869 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,089 | 36,187 | -28,902 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,148 | +4,148 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 322,123 |
| Southampton | 313,116 |
| Felixstowe | 164,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,212 |
| Holyhead | 38,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 251,496 | 70,627 | -180,869 |
| Southampton | 210,944 | 102,172 | -108,772 |
| Felixstowe | 161,262 | 3,453 | -157,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,988 | 45,224 | -41,764 |
| Holyhead | 20,788 | 17,968 | -2,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,323 | 0 | -27,323 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 24,681 | +24,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,907 | +9,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,713 | 2,573 | -4,140 |
| Dover | 8,189 | 0 | -8,189 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03038990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen fish not specified elsewhere