Import/export HS code 030487: Tuna fish
Fish of the genus Thunnus and Katsuwonus pelamis, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 29,041,993 |
| Viet Nam | 12,367,744 |
| Spain | 11,006,731 |
| South Korea | 3,965,558 |
| Netherlands | 2,438,973 |
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 | 13,730,019 | 15,311,974 | +1,581,955 |
| Viet Nam | 5,908,302 | 6,459,442 | +551,140 |
| Spain | 4,088,551 | 6,918,180 | +2,829,629 |
| South Korea | 2,429,153 | 1,536,405 | -892,748 |
| Netherlands | 1,122,697 | 1,316,276 | +193,579 |
| Japan | 418,317 | 843,700 | +425,383 |
| Ireland | 287,065 | 166,911 | -120,154 |
| Sri Lanka | 284,705 | 88,784 | -195,921 |
| India | 123,867 | 113,520 | -10,347 |
| Indonesia | 24,418 | 91,667 | +67,249 |
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 | 28,047,437 |
| Viet Nam | 14,412,598 |
| Spain | 10,919,576 |
| China | 3,346,786 |
| Japan | 2,732,060 |
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 | 13,087,686 | 14,959,751 | +1,872,065 |
| Viet Nam | 6,628,640 | 7,783,958 | +1,155,318 |
| Spain | 4,052,817 | 6,866,759 | +2,813,942 |
| China | 1,695,147 | 1,651,639 | -43,508 |
| Japan | 1,866,175 | 865,885 | -1,000,290 |
| France | 262,246 | 192,534 | -69,712 |
| Sri Lanka | 284,705 | 88,784 | -195,921 |
| India | 123,867 | 113,520 | -10,347 |
| Indonesia | 43,855 | 97,546 | +53,691 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 10 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 41,690,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,341,336 |
| Other | 503,437 |
| Air transport | 474,301 |
| Road transport | 414,880 |
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) | 18,451,517 | 23,239,030 | +4,787,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,285,307 | 9,056,029 | -229,278 |
| Other | 295,951 | 207,486 | -88,465 |
| Air transport | 106,023 | 368,278 | +262,255 |
| Road transport | 414,880 | 0 | -414,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 26,312,848 |
| Dover | 12,039,474 |
| Southampton | 9,257,362 |
| Felixstowe | 5,262,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,632,982 |
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 | 13,950,977 | 12,361,871 | -1,589,106 |
| Dover | 3,282,777 | 8,756,697 | +5,473,920 |
| Southampton | 2,715,892 | 6,541,470 | +3,825,578 |
| Felixstowe | 3,456,778 | 1,805,471 | -1,651,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,458,371 | 1,174,611 | -2,283,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 417,151 | 560,813 | +143,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,562 | 654,086 | +457,524 |
| 000 | 295,951 | 207,486 | -88,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,023 | 368,278 | +262,255 |
| ZLC | 414,880 | 0 | -414,880 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 166,530 |
| France | 134,757 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 |
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 | 7,041 | 159,489 | +152,448 |
| France | 104,439 | 30,318 | -74,121 |
| Indonesia | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Netherlands | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
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) | 317,351 |
| 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) | 127,544 | 189,807 | +62,263 |
| 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 | 162,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,375 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 |
| Portsmouth | 14,382 |
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 | 5,891 | 156,480 | +150,589 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,439 | 15,936 | -88,503 |
| Felixstowe | 40,135 | 0 | -40,135 |
| Dover | 16,064 | 0 | -16,064 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 14,382 | +14,382 |
| 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