Import/export HS code 04012091: Milk (1-6% fat) in small packs (under 2 liters)
Milk with 1-6% fat sold in small packages of 2 liters or less
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,111,237 |
| Ireland | 1,915,826 |
| Belgium | 1,509,088 |
| Germany | 1,396,760 |
| France | 538,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,861,754 | 1,249,483 | -612,271 |
| Ireland | 1,452,843 | 462,983 | -989,860 |
| Belgium | 950,337 | 558,751 | -391,586 |
| Germany | 772,395 | 624,365 | -148,030 |
| France | 64,385 | 474,436 | +410,051 |
| Netherlands | 221,576 | 152,260 | -69,316 |
| Romania | 150,177 | 105,979 | -44,198 |
| Portugal | 7,106 | 2,742 | -4,364 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 6,132 | +6,132 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,157 | +3,157 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,478,739 |
| Belgium | 1,510,329 |
| Germany | 1,502,638 |
| Romania | 260,097 |
| Netherlands | 253,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,935,101 | 1,543,638 | -391,463 |
| Belgium | 950,337 | 559,992 | -390,345 |
| Germany | 869,664 | 632,974 | -236,690 |
| Romania | 152,987 | 107,110 | -45,877 |
| Netherlands | 112,535 | 140,838 | +28,303 |
| France | 0 | 180,722 | +180,722 |
| Portugal | 7,106 | 2,742 | -4,364 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 6,132 | +6,132 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,157 | +3,157 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,744 | +1,744 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,740,814 |
| Other | 1,915,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,884 |
| Air transport | 1,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,931,830 | 2,808,984 | -1,122,846 |
| Other | 1,452,843 | 462,983 | -989,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,563 | 368,321 | +270,758 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,744 | +1,744 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,915,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,371,038 |
| Dover | 1,251,971 |
| London | 1,178,999 |
| Killingholme | 923,812 |
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 | 1,452,843 | 462,983 | -989,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,135 | 757,903 | +144,768 |
| Dover | 719,577 | 532,394 | -187,183 |
| London | 762,468 | 416,531 | -345,937 |
| Killingholme | 584,474 | 339,338 | -245,136 |
| Harwich | 473,610 | 416,482 | -57,128 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,862 | 402,269 | +206,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 244,085 | 132,168 | -111,917 |
| Purfleet | 192,024 | 141,140 | -50,884 |
| Hull | 175,705 | 33,782 | -141,923 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DELAMERE DAIRY LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 48 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 36 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 32 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 30 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 42,746,683 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,270,261 |
| Qatar | 1,029,339 |
| Singapore | 949,241 |
| Saudi Arabia | 379,152 |
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 | 23,163,418 | 19,583,265 | -3,580,153 |
| United Arab Emirates | 772,421 | 497,840 | -274,581 |
| Qatar | 383,645 | 645,694 | +262,049 |
| Singapore | 495,380 | 453,861 | -41,519 |
| Saudi Arabia | 204,345 | 174,807 | -29,538 |
| Oman | 173,954 | 108,998 | -64,956 |
| New Zealand | 118,869 | 111,635 | -7,234 |
| Spain | 92,043 | 83,190 | -8,853 |
| Bahrain | 57,283 | 42,149 | -15,134 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,474 | 91,985 | +85,511 |
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 | 42,768,947 |
| Ireland | 21,382 |
| Netherlands | 447 |
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 | 23,158,503 | 19,610,444 | -3,548,059 |
| Ireland | 21,374 | 8 | -21,366 |
| Netherlands | 447 | 0 | -447 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 42,834,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,066,963 |
| Air transport | 422,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,303 |
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 | 23,204,131 | 19,630,821 | -3,573,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,166,870 | 1,900,093 | -266,777 |
| Air transport | 134,310 | 287,987 | +153,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,018 | 39,285 | -34,733 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 42,834,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,536,418 |
| Belfast Port | 917,219 |
| Felixstowe | 336,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,348 |
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 | 23,204,131 | 19,630,821 | -3,573,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,449,019 | 1,087,399 | -361,620 |
| Belfast Port | 396,739 | 520,480 | +123,741 |
| Felixstowe | 83,891 | 252,327 | +168,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,267 | 216,081 | +143,814 |
| Southampton | 233,261 | 39,887 | -193,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,018 | 39,285 | -34,733 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,110 | 46,107 | +16,997 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,381 | 25,799 | -1,582 |
| ZLC | 5,552 | 0 | -5,552 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04012091
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