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 | 19,571,377 |
| Iceland | 4,111,463 |
| China | 3,094,615 |
| Denmark | 320,575 |
| Spain | 296,779 |
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 | 11,172,579 | 8,398,798 | -2,773,781 |
| Iceland | 2,227,431 | 1,884,032 | -343,399 |
| China | 1,561,772 | 1,532,843 | -28,929 |
| Denmark | 196,565 | 124,010 | -72,555 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| Greenland | 0 | 57,586 | +57,586 |
| France | 42,673 | 1,520 | -41,153 |
| United States | 10,748 | 4,188 | -6,560 |
| Ireland | 1,587 | 6,581 | +4,994 |
| 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 | 18,800,395 |
| Iceland | 4,297,600 |
| China | 3,116,328 |
| Greenland | 474,446 |
| United States | 319,764 |
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 | 10,745,280 | 8,055,115 | -2,690,165 |
| Iceland | 2,339,808 | 1,957,792 | -382,016 |
| China | 1,579,957 | 1,536,371 | -43,586 |
| Greenland | 217,483 | 256,963 | +39,480 |
| United States | 122,453 | 197,311 | +74,858 |
| Spain | 199,087 | 97,692 | -101,395 |
| Belgium | 144,844 | 0 | -144,844 |
| Poland | 37,068 | 4,100 | -32,968 |
| Norway | 24,875 | 0 | -24,875 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +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) | 20,303,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,946,185 |
| Other | 276,330 |
| 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) | 11,589,986 | 8,713,083 | -2,876,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,682,748 | 3,263,437 | -419,311 |
| Other | 139,708 | 136,622 | -3,086 |
| 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 | 23,610,937 |
| Felixstowe | 1,779,327 |
| Southampton | 579,185 |
| Killingholme | 559,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 321,654 |
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 | 13,161,577 | 10,449,360 | -2,712,217 |
| Felixstowe | 893,709 | 885,618 | -8,091 |
| Southampton | 249,911 | 329,274 | +79,363 |
| Killingholme | 559,997 | 0 | -559,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,664 | 117,990 | -85,674 |
| 000 | 139,708 | 136,622 | -3,086 |
| Portsmouth | 92,378 | 79,846 | -12,532 |
| Dover | 90,891 | 0 | -90,891 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 58,135 | +58,135 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 53,237 | +53,237 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 82,695 |
| Netherlands | 47,767 |
| France | 39,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,836 |
| Iceland | 1,022 |
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 | 2,489 | -77,717 |
| Netherlands | 30,695 | 17,072 | -13,623 |
| France | 37,721 | 1,803 | -35,918 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,445 | 17,391 | -1,054 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,022 | +1,022 |
| Portugal | 0 | 376 | +376 |
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 | 2,865 |
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 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
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) | 166,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,516 |
| Other | 2,865 |
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) | 146,942 | 19,897 | -127,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,125 | 17,391 | -2,734 |
| Other | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Plymouth | 92,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,058 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,328 |
| Southampton | 23,188 |
| Dover | 20,709 |
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 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,986 | 17,072 | +7,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,328 | 0 | -24,328 |
| Southampton | 18,445 | 4,743 | -13,702 |
| Dover | 20,709 | 0 | -20,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 12,648 | +12,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,187 | 1,803 | +616 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
| 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