Import/export HS code 03049525: Atlantic cod
Cod of the species Gadus morhua, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,647,187 |
| Iceland | 2,093,086 |
| China | 1,761,822 |
| Canada | 996,036 |
| Netherlands | 515,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,426,426 | 1,220,761 | -205,665 |
| Iceland | 1,105,445 | 987,641 | -117,804 |
| China | 687,496 | 1,074,326 | +386,830 |
| Canada | 894,728 | 101,308 | -793,420 |
| Netherlands | 191,919 | 323,563 | +131,644 |
| Latvia | 150,894 | 150,345 | -549 |
| France | 246,940 | 21,084 | -225,856 |
| Portugal | 107,876 | 114,143 | +6,267 |
| Lithuania | 32,988 | 156,003 | +123,015 |
| Denmark | 43,978 | 0 | -43,978 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,710,954 |
| Iceland | 2,201,861 |
| China | 1,776,609 |
| Norway | 1,169,589 |
| Canada | 531,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,544,584 | 1,166,370 | -378,214 |
| Iceland | 1,178,738 | 1,023,123 | -155,615 |
| China | 702,283 | 1,074,326 | +372,043 |
| Norway | 867,727 | 301,862 | -565,865 |
| Canada | 430,560 | 101,308 | -329,252 |
| Portugal | 124,817 | 135,227 | +10,410 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 195,164 | +195,164 |
| Netherlands | 18,953 | 100,375 | +81,422 |
| United States | 66,121 | 0 | -66,121 |
| Estonia | 0 | 46,277 | +46,277 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 4,834,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,631,549 |
| Other | 1,635,772 |
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) | 2,411,135 | 2,423,606 | +12,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 967,870 | 1,663,679 | +695,809 |
| Other | 1,561,211 | 74,561 | -1,486,650 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,030,068 |
| 000 | 1,635,772 |
| Dover | 678,631 |
| 499 | 588,571 |
| Killingholme | 330,756 |
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 | 2,316,383 | 2,713,685 | +397,302 |
| 000 | 1,561,211 | 74,561 | -1,486,650 |
| Dover | 327,251 | 351,380 | +24,129 |
| 499 | 0 | 588,571 | +588,571 |
| Killingholme | 330,756 | 0 | -330,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,680 | 96,499 | -53,181 |
| Hull | 117,600 | 126,145 | +8,545 |
| Felixstowe | 82,248 | 38,878 | -43,370 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 84,624 | +84,624 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,003 | +63,003 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH ROBERTSON (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 86 |
| SEAGOLD LIMITED | 82 |
| THISTLE SEAFOODS LIMITED | 56 |
| ATLANTICO (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| WHITBY SEAFOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 21 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 21 |
| JOHN SUTCLIFFE & SON (GRIMSBY) LIMITED | 13 |
| MIRATONI LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,351,473 |
| France | 1,770,960 |
| Iceland | 57,600 |
| Netherlands | 31,173 |
| Denmark | 20,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 2,351,473 | +2,351,473 |
| France | 776,797 | 994,163 | +217,366 |
| Iceland | 57,600 | 0 | -57,600 |
| Netherlands | 13,849 | 17,324 | +3,475 |
| Denmark | 8,038 | 12,600 | +4,562 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 9,812 | +9,812 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,786 | +4,786 |
| Ireland | 1,523 | 0 | -1,523 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,436,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,891,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,600 | 2,378,609 | +2,321,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 852,918 | 1,038,095 | +185,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,361,285 |
| Portsmouth | 1,477,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,361,285 | +2,361,285 |
| Portsmouth | 627,790 | 849,804 | +222,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,230 | 124,904 | -7,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,199 | 43,932 | -22,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,845 | 17,324 | -47,521 |
| Dover | 17,931 | 19,455 | +1,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,523 | 0 | -1,523 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03049525
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cod of the species Gadus morhua, used for food