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 | 14,039,716 |
| Taiwan | 1,897,567 |
| Spain | 1,508,294 |
| 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 | 7,932,731 | 6,106,985 | -1,825,746 |
| Taiwan | 1,094,230 | 803,337 | -290,893 |
| Spain | 727,137 | 781,157 | +54,020 |
| 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 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,439 | +2,439 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,018 | +1,018 |
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 | 14,076,373 |
| Taiwan | 1,897,567 |
| Argentina | 961,405 |
| Spain | 466,122 |
| 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 | 7,963,231 | 6,113,142 | -1,850,089 |
| Taiwan | 1,094,230 | 803,337 | -290,893 |
| Argentina | 357,157 | 604,248 | +247,091 |
| Spain | 359,853 | 106,269 | -253,584 |
| 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 |
| Switzerland | 3,376 | 0 | -3,376 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,018 | +1,018 |
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 - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 |
| Devon | 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) | 16,098,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,542,235 |
| Air transport | 4,848 |
| Other | 917 |
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) | 9,105,389 | 6,993,259 | -2,112,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 742,869 | 799,366 | +56,497 |
| Air transport | 4,848 | 0 | -4,848 |
| Other | 135 | 782 | +647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,026,705 |
| Southampton | 3,544,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,201,019 |
| Portsmouth | 1,021,945 |
| Dover | 246,684 |
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 | 5,250,752 | 4,775,953 | -474,799 |
| Southampton | 2,153,842 | 1,390,391 | -763,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,565,593 | 635,426 | -930,167 |
| Portsmouth | 477,941 | 544,004 | +66,063 |
| Dover | 94,202 | 152,482 | +58,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,786 | 131,228 | +59,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,606 | 48,565 | -31,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,416 | 60,261 | -3,155 |
| Newhaven | 61,844 | 39,563 | -22,281 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 69 |
| SEAHAWK MARINE FOODS LIMITED | 55 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 51 |
| CHAN BROTHERS LIMITED | 44 |
| SEA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 39 |
| XPRESSFISH LTD | 38 |
| PACIFIC WEST FOODS (UK) LTD | 36 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 30 |
| H MART EUROPE 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 |
| France | 2,891 |
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 |
| France | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
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) | 122,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,891 |
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) | 0 | 122,200 | +122,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 122,200 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 |
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 |
| Portsmouth | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03074392
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen squid from the genus Illex