Import/export HS code 030484: Swordfish
Fish of the species Xiphias gladius, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 378,052 |
| India | 122,237 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,390 |
| Spain | 30,296 |
| Belgium | 8,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 184,330 | 193,722 | +9,392 |
| India | 99,589 | 22,648 | -76,941 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,390 | 0 | -50,390 |
| Spain | 9,680 | 20,616 | +10,936 |
| Belgium | 8,979 | 0 | -8,979 |
| Greece | 1,585 | 0 | -1,585 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 378,052 |
| India | 123,822 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,390 |
| Spain | 29,217 |
| Belgium | 8,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 184,330 | 193,722 | +9,392 |
| India | 101,174 | 22,648 | -78,526 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,390 | 0 | -50,390 |
| Spain | 9,680 | 19,537 | +9,857 |
| Belgium | 8,979 | 0 | -8,979 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,079 | +1,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,860 |
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) | 334,309 | 216,370 | -117,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,244 | 20,616 | +372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 383,894 |
| Southampton | 93,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,232 |
| Dover | 15,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 212,472 | 171,422 | -41,050 |
| Southampton | 71,447 | 22,008 | -49,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,158 | 22,940 | -4,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,232 | 0 | -23,232 |
| Dover | 0 | 15,865 | +15,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,641 | 0 | -15,641 |
| Portsmouth | 4,603 | 4,751 | +148 |
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 | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
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 | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 030484
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the species Xiphias gladius, used for food