Import/export HS code 04012011: Milk (1-6% fat) in small packs (under 2 liters)
Milk with 1-6% fat sold in small packages of 2 liters or less
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,879,738 |
| Germany | 3,628,318 |
| France | 2,073,466 |
| Poland | 1,904,596 |
| Denmark | 413,019 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,980,910 | 3,898,828 | -4,082,082 |
| Germany | 2,015,217 | 1,613,101 | -402,116 |
| France | 1,235,439 | 838,027 | -397,412 |
| Poland | 1,121,881 | 782,715 | -339,166 |
| Denmark | 166,300 | 246,719 | +80,419 |
| Spain | 185,127 | 173,160 | -11,967 |
| Netherlands | 170,685 | 98,823 | -71,862 |
| Belgium | 161,863 | 78,350 | -83,513 |
| Estonia | 0 | 193,312 | +193,312 |
| Romania | 43,284 | 32,290 | -10,994 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,598,991 |
| France | 2,252,609 |
| Poland | 1,955,874 |
| Denmark | 649,226 |
| Belgium | 219,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,117,401 | 1,481,590 | -635,811 |
| France | 1,270,081 | 982,528 | -287,553 |
| Poland | 1,126,757 | 829,117 | -297,640 |
| Denmark | 219,501 | 429,725 | +210,224 |
| Belgium | 140,201 | 79,290 | -60,911 |
| Romania | 43,284 | 32,290 | -10,994 |
| Netherlands | 10,279 | 45,495 | +35,216 |
| Portugal | 13,347 | 10,797 | -2,550 |
| Italy | 10,461 | 4,533 | -5,928 |
| Spain | 3,672 | 0 | -3,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 12,234,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,525,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,162,365 | 4,071,988 | -4,090,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,821,820 | 3,703,252 | -1,118,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,284 | 197,299 | +63,015 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,234,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,266,313 |
| Dover | 2,150,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,356,408 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,184,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,162,365 | 4,071,988 | -4,090,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,088,076 | 1,178,237 | +90,161 |
| Dover | 1,491,660 | 658,465 | -833,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 653,383 | 703,025 | +49,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 457,293 | 727,481 | +270,188 |
| Harwich | 533,017 | 415,584 | -117,433 |
| London | 239,985 | 102,173 | -137,812 |
| Killingholme | 199,585 | 97,704 | -101,881 |
| Hull | 239,433 | 16,140 | -223,293 |
| Purfleet | 23,816 | 0 | -23,816 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 47 |
| DELAMERE DAIRY LIMITED | 45 |
| MASPO LTD | 45 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 41 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 37 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 35 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 32 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,746,818 |
| Spain | 365,739 |
| Belgium | 358,918 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 149,456 |
| Falkland Islands | 69,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,061,625 | 9,685,193 | -2,376,432 |
| Spain | 211,185 | 154,554 | -56,631 |
| Belgium | 184,654 | 174,264 | -10,390 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,822 | 68,634 | -12,188 |
| Falkland Islands | 32,475 | 37,013 | +4,538 |
| Qatar | 31,601 | 0 | -31,601 |
| Saint Helena | 14,646 | 16,608 | +1,962 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 22,061 | +22,061 |
| Cameroon | 8,822 | 8,822 | +0 |
| Netherlands | 7,487 | 5,495 | -1,992 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 21,541,589 |
| Ireland | 52,799 |
| Belgium | 27,769 |
| Spain | 19,282 |
| Netherlands | 434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,689,010 | 9,852,579 | -1,836,431 |
| Ireland | 51,545 | 1,254 | -50,291 |
| Belgium | 27,769 | 0 | -27,769 |
| Spain | 16,234 | 3,048 | -13,186 |
| Netherlands | 434 | 0 | -434 |
| Malta | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| Germany | 112 | 67 | -45 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 171 | +171 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 21,644,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 853,180 |
| Air transport | 181,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11,785,535 | 9,858,836 | -1,926,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 681,316 | 171,864 | -509,452 |
| Air transport | 112,423 | 68,634 | -43,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,906 | 93,539 | +16,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 21,644,371 |
| Holyhead | 437,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 210,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 11,785,535 | 9,858,836 | -1,926,699 |
| Holyhead | 417,297 | 20,368 | -396,929 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,813 | 68,851 | -72,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,206 | 84,625 | -37,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,423 | 68,634 | -43,789 |
| Southampton | 44,623 | 51,609 | +6,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,870 | 31,128 | +8,258 |
| Portsmouth | 8,822 | 8,822 | +0 |
| Felixstowe | 591 | 0 | -591 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04012011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Milk with 1-6% fat sold in small packages of 2 liters or less