Import/export HS code 03038990: Various fish, frozen
Frozen fish not specified elsewhere
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.
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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 | 6,740,351 |
| India | 4,222,418 |
| Argentina | 3,873,401 |
| Indonesia | 3,712,831 |
| Canada | 2,710,718 |
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 | 3,159,022 | 3,581,329 | +422,307 |
| India | 2,180,981 | 2,041,437 | -139,544 |
| Argentina | 2,055,165 | 1,818,236 | -236,929 |
| Indonesia | 1,998,689 | 1,714,142 | -284,547 |
| Canada | 1,350,421 | 1,360,297 | +9,876 |
| Netherlands | 532,391 | 527,577 | -4,814 |
| United States | 409,206 | 310,777 | -98,429 |
| South Africa | 313,701 | 373,605 | +59,904 |
| New Zealand | 181,616 | 383,722 | +202,106 |
| Viet Nam | 234,812 | 243,823 | +9,011 |
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 | 7,095,487 |
| India | 4,252,020 |
| Indonesia | 3,954,569 |
| Argentina | 3,897,091 |
| Canada | 2,820,774 |
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 | 3,363,040 | 3,732,447 | +369,407 |
| India | 2,207,029 | 2,044,991 | -162,038 |
| Indonesia | 2,140,025 | 1,814,544 | -325,481 |
| Argentina | 2,061,897 | 1,835,194 | -226,703 |
| Canada | 1,231,918 | 1,588,856 | +356,938 |
| United States | 915,906 | 405,992 | -509,914 |
| South Africa | 313,701 | 373,605 | +59,904 |
| New Zealand | 181,616 | 421,340 | +239,724 |
| Viet Nam | 234,812 | 243,823 | +9,011 |
| Pakistan | 338,976 | 83,281 | -255,695 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| 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 | 14 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 25,894,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,516,016 |
| Other | 842,115 |
| Air transport | 41,581 |
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) | 13,206,017 | 12,688,256 | -517,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 614,452 | 901,564 | +287,112 |
| Other | 618,818 | 223,297 | -395,521 |
| Air transport | 34,350 | 7,231 | -27,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,886,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,061,693 |
| Southampton | 3,475,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,142,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 938,542 |
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 | 5,676,738 | 6,210,238 | +533,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,030,435 | 3,031,258 | -999,177 |
| Southampton | 2,013,681 | 1,462,036 | -551,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,773,793 | 1,368,805 | -404,988 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,309 | 918,233 | +897,924 |
| 000 | 618,818 | 223,297 | -395,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,562 | 100,476 | -50,086 |
| Dover | 60,961 | 162,356 | +101,395 |
| Belfast Port | 75,065 | 87,815 | +12,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,434 | 70,671 | +63,237 |
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 | 76 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 116 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 103 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 73 |
| KIM SON LIMITED | 70 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 68 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 67 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 66 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 63 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 62 |
| SISCO FOODS LTD | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 192,852 |
| Poland | 154,738 |
| Ireland | 153,266 |
| India | 148,372 |
| Thailand | 133,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,670 | 99,182 | +5,512 |
| Poland | 137,512 | 17,226 | -120,286 |
| Ireland | 56,052 | 97,214 | +41,162 |
| India | 148,372 | 0 | -148,372 |
| Thailand | 85,694 | 47,360 | -38,334 |
| Cayman Islands | 48,735 | 51,575 | +2,840 |
| Jordan | 33,779 | 25,462 | -8,317 |
| Germany | 54,777 | 2,807 | -51,970 |
| Malaysia | 33,055 | 4,114 | -28,941 |
| Italy | 13,788 | 21,265 | +7,477 |
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 | 280,462 |
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 | 226,044 | 54,418 | -171,626 |
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) | 735,953 |
| Other | 371,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,533 |
| 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) | 491,241 | 244,712 | -246,529 |
| Other | 248,541 | 123,247 | -125,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,449 | 52,084 | -17,365 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 386,459 |
| 000 | 371,788 |
| Felixstowe | 168,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,212 |
| Middlesbrough | 47,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 227,465 | 158,994 | -68,471 |
| 000 | 248,541 | 123,247 | -125,294 |
| Felixstowe | 161,262 | 7,690 | -153,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,583 | 30,629 | -70,954 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 47,399 | +47,399 |
| Holyhead | 25,148 | 20,187 | -4,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,323 | 0 | -27,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,183 | +17,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,713 | 4,807 | -1,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,907 | +9,907 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03038990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen fish not specified elsewhere