Import/export HS code 03047411: Cape hake and deepwater hake
Hake of the species Merluccius capensis and Merluccius paradoxus
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 19,355,242 |
| NA | 4,362,686 |
| Ireland | 570,835 |
| China | 243,114 |
| Spain | 216,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 7,939,071 | 11,416,171 | +3,477,100 |
| NA | 1,496,684 | 2,866,002 | +1,369,318 |
| Ireland | 234,163 | 336,672 | +102,509 |
| China | 123,010 | 120,104 | -2,906 |
| Spain | 12,297 | 204,464 | +192,167 |
| Portugal | 162,555 | 51,215 | -111,340 |
| Netherlands | 96,968 | 31,579 | -65,389 |
| France | 41,179 | 54,593 | +13,414 |
| United States | 0 | 65,926 | +65,926 |
| India | 53,494 | 0 | -53,494 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 19,689,561 |
| NA | 4,797,843 |
| China | 243,114 |
| United States | 65,926 |
| Spain | 53,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 7,952,288 | 11,737,273 | +3,784,985 |
| NA | 1,782,542 | 3,015,301 | +1,232,759 |
| China | 123,010 | 120,104 | -2,906 |
| United States | 0 | 65,926 | +65,926 |
| Spain | 53,494 | 0 | -53,494 |
| Portugal | 34,953 | 0 | -34,953 |
| Falkland Islands | 11,868 | 0 | -11,868 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 24,283,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,128 |
| Other | 445,979 |
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) | 9,599,695 | 14,683,936 | +5,084,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,460 | 254,668 | -103,792 |
| Other | 234,163 | 211,816 | -22,347 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,763,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,728,915 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,446 |
| 000 | 445,979 |
| Southampton | 219,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,235,090 | 10,528,454 | +1,293,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,198 | 2,608,717 | +2,488,519 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,242,446 | +1,242,446 |
| 000 | 234,163 | 211,816 | -22,347 |
| Southampton | 219,902 | 0 | -219,902 |
| Belfast Port | 94,980 | 123,859 | +28,879 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 184,154 | +184,154 |
| Dover | 85,006 | 87,585 | +2,579 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 124,856 | +124,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,843 | 5,998 | -66,845 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 62 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 29 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 28 |
| ARCTIC TRADERS LIMITED | 18 |
| BLUE ICE (SEAFOODS) LIMITED | 16 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 14 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 14 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 14 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 9 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 243,762 |
| United Arab Emirates | 890 |
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 | 48,700 | 195,062 | +146,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 890 | 0 | -890 |
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) | 243,762 |
| Air transport | 890 |
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) | 48,700 | 195,062 | +146,362 |
| Air transport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 136,131 |
| Holyhead | 107,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 890 |
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 | 10,800 | 125,331 | +114,531 |
| Holyhead | 37,900 | 69,731 | +31,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03047411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hake of the species Merluccius capensis and Merluccius paradoxus