Import/export HS code 03048310: Plaice fish
Fish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, used for food
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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 | 14,111,333 |
| Iceland | 1,472,305 |
| Denmark | 17,220 |
| Ireland | 8,502 |
| Poland | 4,100 |
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 | 8,045,416 | 6,065,917 | -1,979,499 |
| Iceland | 990,169 | 482,136 | -508,033 |
| Denmark | 0 | 17,220 | +17,220 |
| Ireland | 1,167 | 7,335 | +6,168 |
| Poland | 4,100 | 0 | -4,100 |
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 | 14,030,717 |
| Iceland | 1,570,141 |
| Poland | 4,100 |
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 | 7,947,580 | 6,083,137 | -1,864,443 |
| Iceland | 1,088,005 | 482,136 | -605,869 |
| Poland | 4,100 | 0 | -4,100 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,333,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,271,851 |
| Other | 8,502 |
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) | 8,267,190 | 6,065,917 | -2,201,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 772,495 | 499,356 | -273,139 |
| Other | 1,167 | 7,335 | +6,168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,234,920 |
| Killingholme | 187,771 |
| Felixstowe | 137,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,613 |
| Harwich | 15,314 |
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 | 8,825,868 | 6,409,052 | -2,416,816 |
| Killingholme | 187,771 | 0 | -187,771 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 137,280 | +137,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,732 | 15,881 | +5,149 |
| Harwich | 15,314 | 0 | -15,314 |
| 000 | 1,167 | 7,335 | +6,168 |
| Hull | 0 | 3,060 | +3,060 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
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 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,472 |
| Spain | 3,402 |
| Poland | 3,017 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,225 | 10,247 | +6,022 |
| Spain | 3,402 | 0 | -3,402 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,017 | +3,017 |
| Iceland | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
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) | 21,913 |
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) | 8,649 | 13,264 | +4,615 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,419 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,225 | 10,247 | +6,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,402 | 3,017 | -385 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03048310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, used for food