Import/export HS code 03074392: Frozen Illex squid
Frozen squid from the genus Illex
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 13,049,551 |
| Taiwan | 1,692,162 |
| Spain | 1,542,681 |
| Japan | 75,762 |
| India | 68,760 |
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 | 7,627,136 | 5,422,415 | -2,204,721 |
| Taiwan | 1,090,584 | 601,578 | -489,006 |
| Spain | 787,610 | 755,071 | -32,539 |
| Japan | 75,762 | 0 | -75,762 |
| India | 0 | 68,760 | +68,760 |
| Netherlands | 15,732 | 14,752 | -980 |
| Thailand | 0 | 14,177 | +14,177 |
| United States | 7,514 | 0 | -7,514 |
| Italy | 5,938 | 0 | -5,938 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,439 | +2,439 |
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 | 13,086,208 |
| Taiwan | 1,692,162 |
| Argentina | 950,960 |
| Spain | 510,954 |
| India | 130,573 |
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 | 7,657,636 | 5,428,572 | -2,229,064 |
| Taiwan | 1,090,584 | 601,578 | -489,006 |
| Argentina | 328,956 | 622,004 | +293,048 |
| Spain | 448,527 | 62,427 | -386,100 |
| India | 61,813 | 68,760 | +6,947 |
| Estonia | 0 | 66,922 | +66,922 |
| Falkland Islands | 13,446 | 14,752 | +1,306 |
| Thailand | 0 | 14,177 | +14,177 |
| Morocco | 5,938 | 0 | -5,938 |
| Switzerland | 3,376 | 0 | -3,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 14,903,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,583,494 |
| Air transport | 4,848 |
| Other | 839 |
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) | 8,796,148 | 6,106,930 | -2,689,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 810,214 | 773,280 | -36,934 |
| Air transport | 4,848 | 0 | -4,848 |
| Other | 160 | 679 | +519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,031,103 |
| Southampton | 3,306,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,239,026 |
| Portsmouth | 983,959 |
| Dover | 234,954 |
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 | 4,935,886 | 4,095,217 | -840,669 |
| Southampton | 2,239,400 | 1,067,283 | -1,172,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,434,210 | 804,816 | -629,394 |
| Portsmouth | 422,199 | 561,760 | +139,561 |
| Dover | 126,314 | 108,640 | -17,674 |
| Newhaven | 152,819 | 39,563 | -113,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,866 | 60,261 | -54,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,786 | 79,353 | +7,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,606 | 48,565 | -31,041 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,446 | 14,752 | +1,306 |
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 | 27 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 66 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 50 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 43 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 38 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 37 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 33 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 28 |
| RUSKIM SEAFOODS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 122,200 |
| Netherlands | 15,814 |
| Spain | 15,658 |
| France | 2,891 |
| Ireland | 63 |
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 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Netherlands | 15,814 | 0 | -15,814 |
| Spain | 15,658 | 0 | -15,658 |
| France | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| Ireland | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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 | 63 |
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 | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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) | 138,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,549 |
| Other | 63 |
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) | 15,814 | 122,200 | +106,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,549 | 0 | -18,549 |
| Other | 63 | 0 | -63 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 122,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 |
| Plymouth | 15,658 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 |
| 000 | 63 |
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 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,814 | 0 | -15,814 |
| Plymouth | 15,658 | 0 | -15,658 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| 000 | 63 | 0 | -63 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03074392
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen squid from the genus Illex