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 | 112,610 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Greece | 18,980 |
| Poland | 5,591 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,732 |
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 | 63,550 | 49,060 | -14,490 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 | 0 | -40,546 |
| Greece | 7,262 | 11,718 | +4,456 |
| Poland | 1,176 | 4,415 | +3,239 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,732 | +3,732 |
| Ireland | 1,324 | 1,513 | +189 |
| Ghana | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
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 | 112,610 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 |
| Greece | 9,619 |
| Faroe Islands | 9,361 |
| Poland | 5,591 |
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 | 63,550 | 49,060 | -14,490 |
| Netherlands | 40,546 | 0 | -40,546 |
| Greece | 7,262 | 2,357 | -4,905 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 9,361 | +9,361 |
| Poland | 1,176 | 4,415 | +3,239 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,732 | +3,732 |
| Ghana | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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) | 65,117 |
| Other | 2,837 |
| Air transport | 1,857 |
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) | 63,550 | 52,792 | -10,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,984 | 16,133 | -32,851 |
| Other | 1,324 | 1,513 | +189 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 90,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,052 |
| Harwich | 20,491 |
| Dover | 3,589 |
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 | 41,230 | 49,060 | +7,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,317 | 13,720 | -13,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,320 | 3,732 | -18,588 |
| Harwich | 20,491 | 0 | -20,491 |
| Dover | 1,176 | 2,413 | +1,237 |
| 000 | 1,324 | 1,513 | +189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,857 | +1,857 |
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
|
4 |
|
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 |
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+ | 3 |
| 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 | 393,843 |
| United States | 103,108 |
| France | 91,541 |
| Canada | 75,592 |
| Ireland | 51,999 |
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 | 233,955 | 159,888 | -74,067 |
| United States | 60,403 | 42,705 | -17,698 |
| France | 64,943 | 26,598 | -38,345 |
| Canada | 75,592 | 0 | -75,592 |
| Ireland | 25,479 | 26,520 | +1,041 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 36,696 | +36,696 |
| Bermuda | 20,238 | 3,829 | -16,409 |
| Spain | 13,220 | 6,610 | -6,610 |
| Barbados | 3,061 | 0 | -3,061 |
| Cyprus | 2,016 | 0 | -2,016 |
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) | 545,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,781 |
| Air transport | 94,402 |
| Other | 13,589 |
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) | 340,954 | 204,594 | -136,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,133 | 52,648 | -44,485 |
| Air transport | 54,311 | 40,091 | -14,220 |
| Other | 6,509 | 7,080 | +571 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 506,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,710 |
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 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,755 | 26,598 | -6,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,111 | 25,883 | -4,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,408 | 6,610 | -38,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,370 | 23,340 | -3,030 |
| Glasgow Airport | 27,941 | 16,751 | -11,190 |
| 000 | 6,509 | 7,080 | +571 |
| Southampton | 9,097 | 0 | -9,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,092 | 1,567 | -4,525 |
| 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)