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 | 21,039,114 |
| Iceland | 4,299,728 |
| China | 3,540,101 |
| Spain | 296,779 |
| Denmark | 293,473 |
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 | 12,093,836 | 8,945,278 | -3,148,558 |
| Iceland | 2,203,780 | 2,095,948 | -107,832 |
| China | 1,419,536 | 2,120,565 | +701,029 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| Denmark | 155,997 | 137,476 | -18,521 |
| Greenland | 28,328 | 29,258 | +930 |
| France | 19,932 | 1,520 | -18,412 |
| United States | 10,748 | 5,893 | -4,855 |
| Ireland | 1,956 | 8,771 | +6,815 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,892 | +5,892 |
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 | 20,322,232 |
| Iceland | 4,519,289 |
| China | 3,557,445 |
| Greenland | 433,878 |
| Spain | 296,779 |
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 | 11,723,817 | 8,598,415 | -3,125,402 |
| Iceland | 2,301,616 | 2,217,673 | -83,943 |
| China | 1,433,352 | 2,124,093 | +690,741 |
| Greenland | 254,919 | 178,959 | -75,960 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| United States | 75,966 | 217,269 | +141,303 |
| Belgium | 97,239 | 0 | -97,239 |
| Norway | 24,875 | 0 | -24,875 |
| Poland | 19,932 | 4,100 | -15,832 |
| Canada | 4,929 | 0 | -4,929 |
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 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 21,706,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,590,402 |
| Other | 252,353 |
| Road transport | 35,598 |
| Air transport | 4,929 |
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) | 12,463,499 | 9,243,453 | -3,220,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,487,388 | 4,103,014 | +615,626 |
| Other | 182,313 | 70,040 | -112,273 |
| Road transport | 0 | 35,598 | +35,598 |
| Air transport | 4,929 | 0 | -4,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,683,794 |
| Felixstowe | 1,778,589 |
| Southampton | 579,185 |
| Killingholme | 375,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 308,419 |
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 | 14,201,072 | 11,482,722 | -2,718,350 |
| Felixstowe | 641,981 | 1,136,608 | +494,627 |
| Southampton | 326,258 | 252,927 | -73,331 |
| Killingholme | 375,528 | 0 | -375,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 196,951 | 111,468 | -85,483 |
| 000 | 182,313 | 70,040 | -112,273 |
| Portsmouth | 92,378 | 79,846 | -12,532 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,299 | 140,221 | +115,922 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-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 | 84,449 |
| France | 42,243 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,836 |
| United States | 27,947 |
| Netherlands | 27,359 |
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 | 80,206 | 4,243 | -75,963 |
| France | 37,721 | 4,522 | -33,199 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,296 | 10,540 | -14,756 |
| United States | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Netherlands | 15,301 | 12,058 | -3,243 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,319 | +4,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,141 | +1,141 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
| Portugal | 0 | 641 | +641 |
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 | 5,185 |
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 | 5,185 | +5,185 |
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) | 153,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,657 |
| Air transport | 27,947 |
| Other | 5,185 |
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) | 131,548 | 21,620 | -109,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,976 | 11,681 | -15,295 |
| Air transport | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Other | 0 | 5,185 | +5,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Plymouth | 92,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,058 |
| Southampton | 23,188 |
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 | 92,412 | 0 | -92,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,328 | 4,319 | -20,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 27,947 | +27,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,301 | 11,757 | -3,544 |
| Southampton | 23,188 | 0 | -23,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,108 | 11,681 | +9,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,187 | 4,522 | +3,335 |
| 000 | 0 | 5,185 | +5,185 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,022 | +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