Import/export HS code 030542: Fresh or chilled herrings
Fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 119,643 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Greece | 22,787 |
| Belgium | 9,745 |
| Poland | 5,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 29,353 | 90,290 | +60,937 |
| Netherlands | 28,722 | 11,824 | -16,898 |
| Greece | 8,337 | 14,450 | +6,113 |
| Belgium | 9,745 | 0 | -9,745 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,591 | +5,591 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,732 | +3,732 |
| Ireland | 1,390 | 1,206 | -184 |
| Ghana | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
| France | 107 | 0 | -107 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 119,643 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Greece | 13,426 |
| Canada | 9,745 |
| Faroe Islands | 9,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 29,353 | 90,290 | +60,937 |
| Netherlands | 28,722 | 11,824 | -16,898 |
| Greece | 8,337 | 5,089 | -3,248 |
| Canada | 9,745 | 0 | -9,745 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 9,361 | +9,361 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,591 | +5,591 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,732 | +3,732 |
| Ghana | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
| Romania | 107 | 0 | -107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,776 |
| Air transport | 8,890 |
| Other | 2,596 |
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) | 22,320 | 94,022 | +71,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,911 | 31,865 | -15,046 |
| Air transport | 7,033 | 1,857 | -5,176 |
| Other | 1,390 | 1,206 | -184 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 90,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,052 |
| Harwich | 20,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 0 | 90,290 | +90,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,568 | 28,276 | +11,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,320 | 3,732 | -18,588 |
| Harwich | 20,491 | 0 | -20,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,745 | 0 | -9,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,033 | 1,857 | -5,176 |
| Dover | 107 | 3,589 | +3,482 |
| 000 | 1,390 | 1,206 | -184 |
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 | 5 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WANIS LIMITED | 6 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 2 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 1 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 1 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 1 |
| SUNSHINE SALT FISH LIMITED | 1 |
| MY FOODS WORLDWIDE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 425,113 |
| United States | 103,813 |
| France | 96,328 |
| Canada | 75,592 |
| Ireland | 51,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 265,225 | 159,888 | -105,337 |
| United States | 61,108 | 42,705 | -18,403 |
| France | 42,812 | 53,516 | +10,704 |
| Canada | 75,592 | 0 | -75,592 |
| Ireland | 19,959 | 31,959 | +12,000 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 36,696 | +36,696 |
| Bermuda | 20,855 | 3,942 | -16,913 |
| Spain | 3,892 | 19,830 | +15,938 |
| Netherlands | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Barbados | 3,061 | 0 | -3,061 |
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) | 577,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,260 |
| Air transport | 95,107 |
| Other | 13,508 |
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) | 370,825 | 206,723 | -164,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,610 | 97,650 | +33,040 |
| Air transport | 55,016 | 40,091 | -14,925 |
| Other | 5,853 | 7,655 | +1,802 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 506,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 309,547 | 196,584 | -112,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,667 | 19,830 | -24,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,837 | 53,516 | +47,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,101 | 30,860 | +6,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,075 | 23,340 | -3,735 |
| Glasgow Airport | 27,941 | 16,751 | -11,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,362 | 1,567 | -35,795 |
| 000 | 5,853 | 7,655 | +1,802 |
| Southampton | 10,860 | 0 | -10,860 |
| Portsmouth | 3,061 | 0 | -3,061 |
Quick facts
HS code: 030542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)