Import/export HS code 040229: Various milk and cream
Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,071,076 |
| Ireland | 5,391,333 |
| Netherlands | 433,229 |
| Spain | 422,359 |
| Germany | 242,601 |
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 | 6,788,416 | 6,282,660 | -505,756 |
| Ireland | 4,504,730 | 886,603 | -3,618,127 |
| Netherlands | 433,229 | 0 | -433,229 |
| Spain | 94,013 | 328,346 | +234,333 |
| Germany | 106,866 | 135,735 | +28,869 |
| Czechia | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Italy | 79,362 | 4,007 | -75,355 |
| Poland | 11,475 | 19,277 | +7,802 |
| Turkey | 1,950 | 6,663 | +4,713 |
| Portugal | 3,929 | 1,226 | -2,703 |
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 | 13,189,990 |
| Netherlands | 434,767 |
| Spain | 422,359 |
| Germany | 228,036 |
| Ireland | 112,531 |
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 | 6,842,017 | 6,347,973 | -494,044 |
| Netherlands | 414,611 | 20,156 | -394,455 |
| Spain | 94,013 | 328,346 | +234,333 |
| Germany | 177,556 | 50,480 | -127,076 |
| Ireland | 0 | 112,531 | +112,531 |
| Austria | 56,202 | 0 | -56,202 |
| United Kingdom | 32,258 | 0 | -32,258 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,270 | +18,270 |
| Italy | 17,507 | 0 | -17,507 |
| Poland | 6,448 | 4,800 | -1,648 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 14,081,460 |
| Other | 5,278,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,858 |
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) | 7,347,434 | 6,734,026 | -613,408 |
| Other | 4,504,730 | 774,072 | -3,730,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,439 | 156,419 | -146,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,622,336 |
| 000 | 5,278,802 |
| Dover | 1,587,655 |
| London | 488,692 |
| Thamesport | 305,236 |
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 | 6,012,258 | 5,610,078 | -402,180 |
| 000 | 4,504,730 | 774,072 | -3,730,658 |
| Dover | 868,311 | 719,344 | -148,967 |
| London | 69,822 | 418,870 | +349,048 |
| Thamesport | 301,356 | 3,880 | -297,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Purfleet | 74,809 | 0 | -74,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,013 | 1,074 | -64,939 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 64,291 | +64,291 |
| Felixstowe | 49,381 | 6,663 | -42,718 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 12 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 4 |
| DOMSON LTD | 1 |
| ROEXPORT LTD. | 1 |
| SITELA FRUITS LTD | 1 |
| MAXY CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 1 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 1 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 3,288,531 |
| Canada | 2,644,722 |
| Czechia | 1,176,910 |
| United States | 842,159 |
| United Arab Emirates | 611,348 |
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 | 2,595,425 | 693,106 | -1,902,319 |
| Canada | 1,177,053 | 1,467,669 | +290,616 |
| Czechia | 1,011,103 | 165,807 | -845,296 |
| United States | 154,214 | 687,945 | +533,731 |
| United Arab Emirates | 362,062 | 249,286 | -112,776 |
| Nigeria | 65,750 | 398,153 | +332,403 |
| Nepal | 300,577 | 0 | -300,577 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 299,707 | +299,707 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 213,046 | +213,046 |
| Malaysia | 200,189 | 0 | -200,189 |
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 | 36,081 |
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 | 36,081 | 0 | -36,081 |
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) | 5,831,472 |
| Air transport | 3,388,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,271,541 |
| Other | 36,164 |
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) | 2,456,226 | 3,375,246 | +919,020 |
| Air transport | 2,657,422 | 730,917 | -1,926,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,076,494 | 195,047 | -881,447 |
| Other | 36,081 | 83 | -35,998 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,453,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,387,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,573,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,176,910 |
| Felixstowe | 433,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,297,420 | 2,155,614 | +858,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,657,422 | 729,917 | -1,927,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 757,110 | 816,612 | +59,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,011,103 | 165,807 | -845,296 |
| Felixstowe | 433,240 | 0 | -433,240 |
| London | 0 | 398,153 | +398,153 |
| 000 | 36,081 | 83 | -35,998 |
| Southampton | 33,847 | 0 | -33,847 |
| Milford | 0 | 27,380 | +27,380 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,867 | +4,867 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas