Import/export HS code 030462: Catfish
Fish of the species Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., and Ictalurus spp.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 82,145,939 |
| China | 558,618 |
| Netherlands | 553,632 |
| Ecuador | 524,978 |
| Singapore | 341,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 41,409,146 | 40,736,793 | -672,353 |
| China | 242,953 | 315,665 | +72,712 |
| Netherlands | 413,979 | 139,653 | -274,326 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 524,978 | +524,978 |
| Singapore | 341,450 | 0 | -341,450 |
| Germany | 89,040 | 95,474 | +6,434 |
| Morocco | 39,945 | 0 | -39,945 |
| Poland | 30,784 | 3,136 | -27,648 |
| Myanmar | 18,259 | 7,650 | -10,609 |
| Ireland | 11,919 | 5,023 | -6,896 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 83,488,572 |
| China | 628,945 |
| Ecuador | 135,593 |
| Germany | 89,040 |
| Myanmar | 25,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 42,096,091 | 41,392,481 | -703,610 |
| China | 347,263 | 281,682 | -65,581 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 135,593 | +135,593 |
| Germany | 89,040 | 0 | -89,040 |
| Myanmar | 18,259 | 7,650 | -10,609 |
| United Kingdom | 22,917 | 0 | -22,917 |
| Netherlands | 3,686 | 9,812 | +6,126 |
| Latvia | 4,488 | 5,500 | +1,012 |
| Poland | 7,867 | 0 | -7,867 |
| Lithuania | 1,369 | 0 | -1,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 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) | 80,550,143 |
| Other | 3,657,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,041 |
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) | 39,277,606 | 41,272,537 | +1,994,931 |
| Other | 3,181,580 | 475,629 | -2,705,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,146 | 89,895 | -54,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,373,287 |
| Felixstowe | 23,291,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,748,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,883,639 |
| 000 | 3,657,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 19,353,403 | 14,019,884 | -5,333,519 |
| Felixstowe | 9,182,453 | 14,108,755 | +4,926,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,972,889 | 3,775,832 | -6,197,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 678,208 | 7,205,431 | +6,527,223 |
| 000 | 3,181,580 | 475,629 | -2,705,951 |
| 499 | 81,456 | 1,937,774 | +1,856,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,016 | 175,229 | +62,213 |
| Dover | 10,682 | 77,893 | +67,211 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 27,253 | +27,253 |
| ZLC | 22,917 | 0 | -22,917 |
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
|
47 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 121 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 104 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 89 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| KAMAL & SONS UK LIMITED | 69 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 63 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 62 |
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 56 |
| SEAMARK GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 229,054 |
| Poland | 114,012 |
| Viet Nam | 68,269 |
| France | 62,011 |
| Netherlands | 8,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 166,438 | 62,616 | -103,822 |
| Poland | 114,012 | 0 | -114,012 |
| Viet Nam | 32,741 | 35,528 | +2,787 |
| France | 50,108 | 11,903 | -38,205 |
| Netherlands | 7,801 | 1,049 | -6,752 |
| Spain | 949 | 1,319 | +370 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 816 | +816 |
| Portugal | 311 | 376 | +65 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 10,500 |
| Ireland | 4,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,493 | 8,007 | +5,514 |
| Ireland | 1,718 | 2,731 | +1,013 |
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) | 402,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,269 |
| Other | 14,949 |
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) | 335,408 | 67,341 | -268,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,741 | 35,528 | +2,787 |
| Other | 4,211 | 10,738 | +6,527 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 202,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,873 |
| Southampton | 35,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,741 |
| Holyhead | 15,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 147,947 | 54,389 | -93,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,921 | 12,952 | -158,969 |
| Southampton | 0 | 35,528 | +35,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,741 | 0 | -32,741 |
| Holyhead | 15,540 | 0 | -15,540 |
| 000 | 4,211 | 10,738 | +6,527 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030462
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the species Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., and Ictalurus spp.