Import/export HS code 030487: Tuna fish
Fish of the genus Thunnus and Katsuwonus pelamis, used for food
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,548,552 |
| Viet Nam | 10,397,538 |
| Spain | 8,786,066 |
| South Korea | 3,331,799 |
| Netherlands | 2,026,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,497,592 | 13,050,960 | +553,368 |
| Viet Nam | 5,239,384 | 5,158,154 | -81,230 |
| Spain | 3,160,091 | 5,625,975 | +2,465,884 |
| South Korea | 2,373,460 | 958,339 | -1,415,121 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,308 | 940,852 | -144,456 |
| Japan | 211,377 | 623,009 | +411,632 |
| Ireland | 250,657 | 205,487 | -45,170 |
| Sri Lanka | 230,615 | 54,090 | -176,525 |
| India | 132,504 | 52,916 | -79,588 |
| Indonesia | 32,879 | 11,842 | -21,037 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 24,092,268 |
| Viet Nam | 12,015,158 |
| Spain | 8,745,048 |
| China | 3,196,614 |
| Japan | 2,483,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,763,244 | 12,329,024 | +565,780 |
| Viet Nam | 6,111,198 | 5,903,960 | -207,238 |
| Spain | 3,124,357 | 5,620,691 | +2,496,334 |
| China | 1,498,391 | 1,698,223 | +199,832 |
| Japan | 1,836,549 | 646,567 | -1,189,982 |
| Sri Lanka | 230,615 | 54,090 | -176,525 |
| France | 121,794 | 155,953 | +34,159 |
| India | 132,504 | 52,916 | -79,588 |
| Indonesia | 52,316 | 17,721 | -34,595 |
| Seychelles | 44,420 | 1,282 | -43,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 34,084,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,187,606 |
| Road transport | 2,011,810 |
| Other | 465,030 |
| Air transport | 294,753 |
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) | 14,744,453 | 19,339,952 | +4,595,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,316,764 | 6,870,842 | -1,445,922 |
| Road transport | 2,011,810 | 0 | -2,011,810 |
| Other | 259,543 | 205,487 | -54,056 |
| Air transport | 23,531 | 271,222 | +247,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 22,534,058 |
| Dover | 8,997,258 |
| Southampton | 6,397,820 |
| Felixstowe | 5,195,915 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,391,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 10,404,034 | 12,130,024 | +1,725,990 |
| Dover | 3,281,459 | 5,715,799 | +2,434,340 |
| Southampton | 2,126,059 | 4,271,761 | +2,145,702 |
| Felixstowe | 3,469,854 | 1,726,061 | -1,743,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,960,096 | 1,431,883 | -1,528,213 |
| ZLC | 2,011,810 | 0 | -2,011,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,672 | 471,108 | +211,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,660 | 352,559 | +138,899 |
| 000 | 259,543 | 205,487 | -54,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,531 | 271,222 | +247,691 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 134,141 |
| France | 120,375 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 |
| Italy | 8,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,798 | 110,343 | +86,545 |
| France | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
| Italy | 8,769 | 0 | -8,769 |
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) | 279,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,135 |
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) | 140,302 | 139,047 | -1,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 129,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,375 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 22,648 | 107,334 | +84,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,671 | 28,704 | -62,967 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,769 | 0 | -8,769 |
| Holyhead | 1,150 | 3,009 | +1,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030487
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fish of the genus Thunnus and Katsuwonus pelamis, used for food