Import/export HS code 04022118: Various unsweetened milk and cream
Unsweetened milk and cream in larger packages
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,531,524 |
| Ireland | 11,880,170 |
| Germany | 10,807,211 |
| Netherlands | 4,202,075 |
| Belgium | 1,651,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,519,018 | 7,012,506 | -506,512 |
| Ireland | 8,373,612 | 3,506,558 | -4,867,054 |
| Germany | 6,560,698 | 4,246,513 | -2,314,185 |
| Netherlands | 632,521 | 3,569,554 | +2,937,033 |
| Belgium | 162,808 | 1,489,164 | +1,326,356 |
| Italy | 10,519 | 1,273,841 | +1,263,322 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,070,514 | +1,070,514 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 749,183 | +749,183 |
| Czechia | 176,215 | 563,950 | +387,735 |
| Spain | 365,812 | 362,149 | -3,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,506,073 |
| Ireland | 11,526,058 |
| Germany | 10,483,355 |
| Belgium | 1,001,863 |
| Czechia | 989,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,538,530 | 6,967,543 | -570,987 |
| Ireland | 8,362,668 | 3,163,390 | -5,199,278 |
| Germany | 6,639,332 | 3,844,023 | -2,795,309 |
| Belgium | 212,139 | 789,724 | +577,585 |
| Czechia | 196,878 | 792,624 | +595,746 |
| Denmark | 407,013 | 345,899 | -61,114 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 749,183 | +749,183 |
| Netherlands | 419,855 | 310,602 | -109,253 |
| Spain | 308,737 | 183,386 | -125,351 |
| Austria | 175,099 | 303,618 | +128,519 |
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 | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,403,577 |
| Other | 6,615,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,499,522 |
| Air transport | 18,691 |
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) | 22,104,455 | 13,299,122 | -8,805,333 |
| Other | 95,636 | 6,519,389 | +6,423,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,154,760 | 4,344,762 | +2,190,002 |
| Air transport | 18,691 | 0 | -18,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,601,129 |
| Dover | 10,252,595 |
| 000 | 6,615,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,988,994 |
| Holyhead | 3,735,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,359,961 | 5,241,168 | -1,118,793 |
| Dover | 6,387,079 | 3,865,516 | -2,521,563 |
| 000 | 95,636 | 6,519,389 | +6,423,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,230,729 | 1,758,265 | -1,472,464 |
| Holyhead | 2,698,753 | 1,036,933 | -1,661,820 |
| London | 1,612,777 | 1,555,347 | -57,430 |
| Milford | 1,877,236 | 0 | -1,877,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 395,517 | 887,297 | +491,780 |
| Heysham | 761,285 | 459,655 | -301,630 |
| Killingholme | 165,890 | 1,014,884 | +848,994 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 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 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 33 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 23 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| ZURGANF LTD | 7 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 6 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 3 |
| MONDELEZ UK LIMITED | 3 |
| BRITANNIA HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,230,746 |
| Netherlands | 11,806,234 |
| Italy | 8,721,177 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,868,251 |
| Germany | 3,615,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,505,055 | 7,725,691 | +3,220,636 |
| Netherlands | 3,524,097 | 8,282,137 | +4,758,040 |
| Italy | 3,922,436 | 4,798,741 | +876,305 |
| Ivory Coast | 4,231,728 | 2,636,523 | -1,595,205 |
| Germany | 2,703,283 | 912,069 | -1,791,214 |
| Lebanon | 2,312,386 | 707,052 | -1,605,334 |
| Congo | 1,990,079 | 891,004 | -1,099,075 |
| Greece | 1,210,744 | 1,066,367 | -144,377 |
| Spain | 1,506,921 | 434,445 | -1,072,476 |
| Poland | 1,421,394 | 368,336 | -1,053,058 |
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 | 39,291,515 |
| Ireland | 22,457 |
| Spain | 706 |
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 | 16,776,038 | 22,515,477 | +5,739,439 |
| Ireland | 13,972 | 8,485 | -5,487 |
| Spain | 706 | 0 | -706 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 39,317,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,546,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,104,426 |
| Air transport | 8,034 |
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 | 16,792,752 | 22,524,691 | +5,731,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,192,120 | 9,354,383 | -4,837,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,426,695 | 677,731 | -748,964 |
| Air transport | 5,271 | 2,763 | -2,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 39,317,443 |
| Belfast Port | 21,467,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,730,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 819,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 428,856 |
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 | 16,792,752 | 22,524,691 | +5,731,939 |
| Belfast Port | 12,592,337 | 8,874,807 | -3,717,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,730,904 | 0 | -1,730,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 299,766 | 520,028 | +220,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,763 | 60,093 | -308,670 |
| Southampton | 389,579 | 1,020 | -388,559 |
| Portsmouth | 164,302 | 101,317 | -62,985 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 225,543 | +225,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,177 | 151,696 | +111,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 96,360 | +96,360 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04022118
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unsweetened milk and cream in larger packages