Import/export HS code 030743: Frozen cuttlefish and squid
Cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 32,909,968 |
| Thailand | 7,282,303 |
| India | 5,469,164 |
| Spain | 4,128,388 |
| United States | 2,495,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 19,333,702 | 13,576,266 | -5,757,436 |
| Thailand | 4,132,683 | 3,149,620 | -983,063 |
| India | 2,819,018 | 2,650,146 | -168,872 |
| Spain | 1,705,763 | 2,422,625 | +716,862 |
| United States | 1,573,288 | 922,094 | -651,194 |
| Taiwan | 1,090,584 | 601,578 | -489,006 |
| South Africa | 973,961 | 250,351 | -723,610 |
| Viet Nam | 383,220 | 466,520 | +83,300 |
| Germany | 322,937 | 454,522 | +131,585 |
| Netherlands | 394,646 | 352,385 | -42,261 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 33,476,530 |
| Thailand | 7,290,727 |
| India | 5,981,371 |
| United States | 3,478,589 |
| Taiwan | 1,692,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 19,596,186 | 13,880,344 | -5,715,842 |
| Thailand | 4,141,107 | 3,149,620 | -991,487 |
| India | 3,164,095 | 2,817,276 | -346,819 |
| United States | 1,834,702 | 1,643,887 | -190,815 |
| Taiwan | 1,090,584 | 601,578 | -489,006 |
| Spain | 711,136 | 688,226 | -22,910 |
| South Africa | 1,074,572 | 250,351 | -824,221 |
| Viet Nam | 625,040 | 504,279 | -120,761 |
| Argentina | 355,322 | 622,004 | +266,682 |
| Falkland Islands | 341,153 | 348,992 | +7,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Outer London - South | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 52,535,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,178,995 |
| Other | 1,971,999 |
| Road transport | 50,598 |
| Air transport | 9,213 |
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) | 29,699,316 | 22,835,908 | -6,863,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,708,788 | 2,470,207 | -238,581 |
| Other | 1,518,098 | 453,901 | -1,064,197 |
| Road transport | 0 | 50,598 | +50,598 |
| Air transport | 9,213 | 0 | -9,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 30,214,424 |
| Southampton | 10,845,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,565,671 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,923,969 |
| Portsmouth | 2,550,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,391,365 | 12,823,059 | -4,568,306 |
| Southampton | 6,593,741 | 4,251,868 | -2,341,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,050,339 | 1,515,332 | -2,535,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,164,448 | 1,759,521 | +595,073 |
| Portsmouth | 748,144 | 1,802,277 | +1,054,133 |
| 000 | 1,518,098 | 453,901 | -1,064,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 610,765 | 450,611 | -160,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 349,766 | 709,071 | +359,305 |
| Dover | 545,025 | 455,768 | -89,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 423,052 | 482,181 | +59,129 |
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 | 83 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 105 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 103 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 91 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 90 |
| SEA FARMS LIMITED | 81 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 57 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 55 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 53 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,607,434 |
| Spain | 9,999,600 |
| Italy | 9,777,511 |
| Cyprus | 1,201,399 |
| Croatia | 196,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,529,550 | 7,077,884 | +548,334 |
| Spain | 4,338,423 | 5,661,177 | +1,322,754 |
| Italy | 5,787,305 | 3,990,206 | -1,797,099 |
| Cyprus | 940,400 | 260,999 | -679,401 |
| Croatia | 40,333 | 156,555 | +116,222 |
| China | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Netherlands | 17,021 | 90,486 | +73,465 |
| Ireland | 44,416 | 25,979 | -18,437 |
| Slovenia | 18,629 | 0 | -18,629 |
| India | 7,889 | 0 | -7,889 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,457 |
| XI | 11,747 |
| Ireland | 3,008 |
| Viet Nam | 3 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,853 | 14,604 | +751 |
| XI | 11,391 | 356 | -11,035 |
| Ireland | 3,008 | 0 | -3,008 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 33,630,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,048 |
| Other | 46,940 |
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) | 16,643,310 | 16,986,883 | +343,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,057,849 | 383,199 | -674,650 |
| Other | 30,497 | 16,443 | -14,054 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,947,567 |
| Portsmouth | 5,504,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,340,398 |
| Dover | 2,750,769 |
| Plymouth | 2,065,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,521,565 | 10,426,002 | +904,437 |
| Portsmouth | 2,939,289 | 2,565,351 | -373,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,335,706 | 2,004,692 | +668,986 |
| Dover | 2,142,829 | 607,940 | -1,534,889 |
| Plymouth | 779,356 | 1,286,189 | +506,833 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 940,400 | 187,812 | -752,588 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 195,387 | +195,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 | 78,309 | +62,495 |
| 000 | 30,497 | 16,443 | -14,054 |
| Holyhead | 15,750 | 9,536 | -6,214 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 03074321 – Frozen lesser cuttlefish
- 03074325 – Various frozen cuttlefish
- 03074329 – Frozen Sepia and Rossia cuttlefish
- 03074331 – Frozen Loligo vulgaris squid
- 03074333 – Frozen Loligo pealei squid
- 03074335 – Frozen Loligo gahi squid
- 03074338 – Various frozen Loligo squid
- 03074391 – Frozen Ommastrephes squid
- 03074392 – Frozen Illex squid
- 03074395 – Frozen European flying squid
- 03074399 – Various frozen cephalopods
Quick facts
HS code: 030743
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen