Import/export HS code 030449: Various fish, fresh, chilled, or frozen
Fresh, chilled, or frozen fish not listed elsewhere, including a wide variety of species for diverse culinary uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 38,458,120 |
| Spain | 6,156,062 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,807,790 |
| Japan | 3,442,629 |
| Seychelles | 2,139,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 18,484,032 | 19,974,088 | +1,490,056 |
| Spain | 3,688,144 | 2,467,918 | -1,220,226 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,802,005 | 2,005,785 | +203,780 |
| Japan | 1,632,984 | 1,809,645 | +176,661 |
| Seychelles | 1,311,582 | 827,964 | -483,618 |
| Greece | 677,341 | 367,820 | -309,521 |
| Netherlands | 254,646 | 655,765 | +401,119 |
| India | 423,294 | 444,146 | +20,852 |
| Iceland | 350,697 | 515,713 | +165,016 |
| Ireland | 141,058 | 580,392 | +439,334 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 39,244,899 |
| Spain | 6,170,949 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,815,058 |
| Japan | 3,498,871 |
| Seychelles | 2,128,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 18,848,692 | 20,396,207 | +1,547,515 |
| Spain | 3,675,138 | 2,495,811 | -1,179,327 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,808,233 | 2,006,825 | +198,592 |
| Japan | 1,663,131 | 1,835,740 | +172,609 |
| Seychelles | 1,301,674 | 826,924 | -474,750 |
| Greece | 677,341 | 367,820 | -309,521 |
| India | 423,294 | 444,146 | +20,852 |
| Iceland | 350,697 | 515,713 | +165,016 |
| Australia | 258,655 | 280,059 | +21,404 |
| Netherlands | 93,017 | 241,420 | +148,403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,283,814 |
| Air transport | 12,020,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,579,407 |
| Other | 711,121 |
| Rail transport | 5,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,553,041 | 21,730,773 | -822,268 |
| Air transport | 5,991,149 | 6,029,200 | +38,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 791,009 | 1,788,398 | +997,389 |
| Other | 141,058 | 570,063 | +429,005 |
| Rail transport | 5,233 | 0 | -5,233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 30,990,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,426,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,105,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 776,875 |
| Harwich | 764,341 |
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 | 13,257,718 | 17,732,703 | +4,474,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,117,750 | 5,308,911 | -3,808,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,655,366 | 5,450,091 | -205,275 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,359 | 503,516 | +230,157 |
| Harwich | 764,341 | 0 | -764,341 |
| 000 | 141,058 | 570,063 | +429,005 |
| Dover | 44,677 | 301,203 | +256,526 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,476 | 79,716 | -79,760 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 14,564 | 67,962 | +53,398 |
| Southampton | 0 | 47,236 | +47,236 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SEAFOODS (EUROPE) LTD | 120 |
| FRESCO FISHERIES (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| FALFISH LIMITED | 116 |
| TRUE WORLD FOODS (UK) LTD | 115 |
| SOUTHERN AQUA SEAFOODS LTD | 115 |
| NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 109 |
| LE LIEN LIMITED | 96 |
| POLYDOR SEAFOOD LIMITED | 86 |
| OZSU FISH UK LIMITED | 80 |
| SEAFOOD CHOICE LONDON LIMITED | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,138,673 |
| Netherlands | 4,501,254 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,056,332 |
| Switzerland | 894,530 |
| Italy | 166,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,174,105 | 2,964,568 | -209,537 |
| Netherlands | 2,509,264 | 1,991,990 | -517,274 |
| United Arab Emirates | 304,807 | 751,525 | +446,718 |
| Switzerland | 348,830 | 545,700 | +196,870 |
| Italy | 33,330 | 133,228 | +99,898 |
| Ireland | 80,167 | 51,576 | -28,591 |
| Philippines | 0 | 68,664 | +68,664 |
| Denmark | 6,873 | 24,955 | +18,082 |
| Norway | 20,092 | 0 | -20,092 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,183 | 6,464 | +2,281 |
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 | 277,321 |
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 | 120,477 | 156,844 | +36,367 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,500,310 |
| Air transport | 1,323,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 838,681 |
| Other | 370,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,088,411 | 5,411,899 | +323,488 |
| Air transport | 463,709 | 860,279 | +396,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,051 | 83,630 | -671,421 |
| Other | 178,031 | 192,620 | +14,589 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,691,278 |
| Tyne | 4,401,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,323,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 829,558 |
| 000 | 370,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,788,187 | 2,903,091 | +114,904 |
| Tyne | 2,445,868 | 1,955,618 | -490,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,709 | 860,279 | +396,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 337,695 | 491,863 | +154,168 |
| 000 | 178,031 | 192,620 | +14,589 |
| Dover | 176,997 | 0 | -176,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,073 | 50,476 | +3,403 |
| Southampton | 4,183 | 68,664 | +64,481 |
| Hull | 43,459 | 20,609 | -22,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 5,208 | +5,208 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030449
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, or frozen fish not listed elsewhere, including a wide variety of species for diverse culinary uses