Import/export HS code 030483: Flatfish
Fish of families like Pleuronectidae and Soleidae, such as plaice and flounder
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,587,359 |
| Iceland | 3,890,780 |
| China | 3,195,819 |
| Spain | 336,018 |
| Denmark | 225,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,018,511 | 7,568,848 | -4,449,663 |
| Iceland | 2,281,245 | 1,609,535 | -671,710 |
| China | 1,328,537 | 1,867,282 | +538,745 |
| Spain | 278,933 | 57,085 | -221,848 |
| Denmark | 93,705 | 131,428 | +37,723 |
| NA | 0 | 111,550 | +111,550 |
| Greenland | 28,328 | 29,258 | +930 |
| France | 21,452 | 0 | -21,452 |
| Ireland | 2,476 | 8,161 | +5,685 |
| United States | 8,688 | 1,705 | -6,983 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,900,786 |
| Iceland | 4,131,168 |
| China | 3,211,186 |
| Greenland | 361,784 |
| Spain | 336,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,628,911 | 7,271,875 | -4,357,036 |
| Iceland | 2,401,305 | 1,729,863 | -671,442 |
| China | 1,343,904 | 1,867,282 | +523,378 |
| Greenland | 192,627 | 169,157 | -23,470 |
| Spain | 278,933 | 57,085 | -221,848 |
| United States | 118,429 | 168,558 | +50,129 |
| NA | 0 | 111,550 | +111,550 |
| Belgium | 51,834 | 0 | -51,834 |
| Norway | 24,875 | 0 | -24,875 |
| Poland | 24,032 | 0 | -24,032 |
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 | 8 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 20,222,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,963,581 |
| Other | 221,854 |
| Road transport | 48,654 |
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) | 12,571,882 | 7,650,460 | -4,921,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,328,611 | 3,634,970 | +306,359 |
| Other | 167,274 | 54,580 | -112,694 |
| Road transport | 0 | 48,654 | +48,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,905,427 |
| Felixstowe | 1,589,883 |
| Southampton | 579,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 292,202 |
| 000 | 221,854 |
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 | 14,275,311 | 9,630,116 | -4,645,195 |
| Felixstowe | 568,464 | 1,021,419 | +452,955 |
| Southampton | 326,258 | 252,927 | -73,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 204,431 | 87,771 | -116,660 |
| 000 | 167,274 | 54,580 | -112,694 |
| Killingholme | 208,148 | 0 | -208,148 |
| Portsmouth | 172,224 | 0 | -172,224 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 53,237 | 111,283 | +58,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 77,668 | +77,668 |
| Dover | 71,813 | 0 | -71,813 |
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
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 57,882 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,836 |
| United States | 27,947 |
| Netherlands | 25,864 |
| France | 21,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 52,814 | 5,068 | -47,746 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,296 | 10,540 | -14,756 |
| United States | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Netherlands | 13,621 | 12,243 | -1,378 |
| France | 18,598 | 2,719 | -15,879 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,319 | +4,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,141 | +1,141 |
| Iceland | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
| Portugal | 0 | 774 | +774 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,328 | +6,328 |
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) | 104,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,977 |
| Air transport | 27,947 |
| Other | 6,328 |
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) | 86,055 | 18,795 | -67,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,296 | 11,681 | -13,615 |
| Air transport | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Other | 0 | 6,328 | +6,328 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Plymouth | 65,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,378 |
| Southampton | 23,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 65,020 | 0 | -65,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,621 | 11,757 | -1,864 |
| Southampton | 23,188 | 0 | -23,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,108 | 11,681 | +9,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,402 | 4,319 | +917 |
| 000 | 0 | 6,328 | +6,328 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,990 | 2,719 | -271 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 030483
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of families like Pleuronectidae and Soleidae, such as plaice and flounder