Import/export HS code 03047411: Cape hake and deepwater hake
Hake of the species Merluccius capensis and Merluccius paradoxus
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 23,154,643 |
| NA | 5,136,440 |
| Ireland | 647,674 |
| China | 507,055 |
| Spain | 475,917 |
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 | 8,358,856 | 14,795,787 | +6,436,931 |
| NA | 1,523,689 | 3,612,751 | +2,089,062 |
| Ireland | 245,912 | 401,762 | +155,850 |
| China | 193,828 | 313,227 | +119,399 |
| Spain | 19,208 | 456,709 | +437,501 |
| Portugal | 164,842 | 31,532 | -133,310 |
| Netherlands | 85,010 | 31,579 | -53,431 |
| France | 35,398 | 63,840 | +28,442 |
| 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 | 23,704,430 |
| NA | 5,586,717 |
| China | 507,055 |
| 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 | 8,227,158 | 15,477,272 | +7,250,114 |
| NA | 1,949,154 | 3,637,563 | +1,688,409 |
| China | 193,828 | 313,227 | +119,399 |
| United States | 0 | 65,926 | +65,926 |
| Spain | 53,494 | 0 | -53,494 |
| Portugal | 31,720 | 5,913 | -25,807 |
| Falkland Islands | 11,868 | 0 | -11,868 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,164 | +1,164 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 29,364,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 603,853 |
| Other | 522,818 |
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) | 10,117,303 | 19,247,131 | +9,129,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,919 | 253,934 | -95,985 |
| Other | 245,912 | 276,906 | +30,994 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,457,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,315,928 |
| Felixstowe | 1,643,937 |
| 000 | 522,818 |
| Belfast Port | 361,666 |
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 | 9,669,922 | 13,787,429 | +4,117,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,198 | 3,195,730 | +3,075,532 |
| Felixstowe | 70,818 | 1,573,119 | +1,502,301 |
| 000 | 245,912 | 276,906 | +30,994 |
| Belfast Port | 94,980 | 266,686 | +171,706 |
| Dover | 110,602 | 156,868 | +46,266 |
| Southampton | 219,902 | 0 | -219,902 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 184,154 | +184,154 |
| 499 | 0 | 151,045 | +151,045 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 124,856 | +124,856 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 66 |
| ACL ATLANTIC LIMITED | 31 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 31 |
| ARCTIC TRADERS LIMITED | 19 |
| BLUE ICE (SEAFOODS) LIMITED | 17 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 15 |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | 15 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 14 |
| UMIOS FOOD UK LIMITED | 9 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 265,655 |
| 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 | 62,591 | 203,064 | +140,473 |
| 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) | 265,655 |
| 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) | 62,591 | 203,064 | +140,473 |
| 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 | 129,524 |
| 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 | 51,791 | 77,733 | +25,942 |
| 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