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 | 15,803,933 |
| Ireland | 11,699,252 |
| Germany | 10,568,756 |
| Netherlands | 4,179,985 |
| New Zealand | 3,123,521 |
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 | 8,538,341 | 7,265,592 | -1,272,749 |
| Ireland | 8,676,598 | 3,022,654 | -5,653,944 |
| Germany | 5,810,808 | 4,757,948 | -1,052,860 |
| Netherlands | 3,407,671 | 772,314 | -2,635,357 |
| New Zealand | 153,050 | 2,970,471 | +2,817,421 |
| Belgium | 1,203,591 | 501,256 | -702,335 |
| Italy | 1,273,841 | 0 | -1,273,841 |
| Poland | 1,070,514 | 0 | -1,070,514 |
| Czechia | 321,761 | 489,893 | +168,132 |
| Spain | 331,704 | 457,625 | +125,921 |
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 | 15,951,276 |
| Ireland | 11,211,080 |
| Germany | 10,257,036 |
| New Zealand | 3,123,521 |
| Belgium | 1,097,595 |
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 | 8,543,387 | 7,407,889 | -1,135,498 |
| Ireland | 8,399,875 | 2,811,205 | -5,588,670 |
| Germany | 5,411,205 | 4,845,831 | -565,374 |
| New Zealand | 153,050 | 2,970,471 | +2,817,421 |
| Belgium | 311,901 | 785,694 | +473,793 |
| Czechia | 342,761 | 712,234 | +369,473 |
| Netherlands | 342,288 | 311,741 | -30,547 |
| Denmark | 441,875 | 81,653 | -360,222 |
| Spain | 236,279 | 277,780 | +41,501 |
| Austria | 390,397 | 104,736 | -285,661 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -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) | 35,880,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,208,662 |
| Other | 6,619,988 |
| Air transport | 7,170 |
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) | 21,925,983 | 13,954,525 | -7,971,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,835,747 | 6,372,915 | +3,537,168 |
| Other | 6,607,722 | 12,266 | -6,595,456 |
| Air transport | 2,176 | 4,994 | +2,818 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,770,478 |
| Dover | 10,033,930 |
| 000 | 6,619,988 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,077,990 |
| Holyhead | 3,746,650 |
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 | 7,207,301 | 5,563,177 | -1,644,124 |
| Dover | 5,753,275 | 4,280,655 | -1,472,620 |
| 000 | 6,607,722 | 12,266 | -6,595,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,645,458 | 1,432,532 | -2,212,926 |
| Holyhead | 2,752,285 | 994,365 | -1,757,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,970,471 | +2,970,471 |
| London | 1,238,452 | 1,637,462 | +399,010 |
| Milford | 1,586,101 | 148,864 | -1,437,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 557,020 | 880,714 | +323,694 |
| Killingholme | 303,374 | 877,400 | +574,026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 38 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 31 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 25 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 8 |
| ZURGANF LTD | 7 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 3 |
| MONDELEZ UK LIMITED | 3 |
| PUMP STREET LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,764,807 |
| Netherlands | 11,771,463 |
| Belgium | 10,113,683 |
| Ivory Coast | 5,388,755 |
| Germany | 3,393,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,863,201 | 6,901,606 | +1,038,405 |
| Netherlands | 6,658,662 | 5,112,801 | -1,545,861 |
| Belgium | 4,562,973 | 5,550,710 | +987,737 |
| Ivory Coast | 3,650,581 | 1,738,174 | -1,912,407 |
| Germany | 2,187,201 | 1,206,704 | -980,497 |
| Lebanon | 2,035,712 | 826,003 | -1,209,709 |
| Congo | 1,810,357 | 695,748 | -1,114,609 |
| Greece | 965,501 | 1,072,575 | +107,074 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 672,964 | 914,558 | +241,594 |
| Spain | 938,222 | 478,916 | -459,306 |
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 | 39,855,186 |
| Ireland | 17,318 |
| Spain | 430 |
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 | 20,377,998 | 19,477,188 | -900,810 |
| Ireland | 13,996 | 3,322 | -10,674 |
| Spain | 430 | 0 | -430 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 39,874,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,146,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,097,387 |
| Air transport | 6,278 |
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 | 20,394,022 | 19,480,520 | -913,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,592,529 | 8,554,399 | -3,038,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,882,638 | 214,749 | -1,667,889 |
| Air transport | 3,515 | 2,763 | -752 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 39,874,542 |
| Belfast Port | 19,049,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 915,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 906,272 |
| 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 | 20,394,022 | 19,480,520 | -913,502 |
| Belfast Port | 10,851,477 | 8,197,942 | -2,653,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 797,940 | 117,139 | -680,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 906,272 | 0 | -906,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 428,856 | 0 | -428,856 |
| Felixstowe | 225,543 | 0 | -225,543 |
| Portsmouth | 129,453 | 88,365 | -41,088 |
| Southampton | 95,449 | 116,396 | +20,947 |
| 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