Import/export HS code 040229: Various milk and cream
Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas
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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 | 11,968,502 |
| Ireland | 5,570,473 |
| Spain | 542,499 |
| Netherlands | 446,452 |
| Germany | 173,057 |
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 | 7,327,740 | 4,640,762 | -2,686,978 |
| Ireland | 5,036,023 | 534,450 | -4,501,573 |
| Spain | 228,197 | 314,302 | +86,105 |
| Netherlands | 174,314 | 272,138 | +97,824 |
| Germany | 122,577 | 50,480 | -72,097 |
| Italy | 130,255 | 4,007 | -126,248 |
| Czechia | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Poland | 9,241 | 15,834 | +6,593 |
| 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 | 12,005,369 |
| Spain | 542,499 |
| Netherlands | 472,734 |
| Germany | 240,781 |
| Ireland | 81,240 |
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 | 7,382,877 | 4,622,492 | -2,760,385 |
| Spain | 228,197 | 314,302 | +86,105 |
| Netherlands | 223,785 | 248,949 | +25,164 |
| Germany | 152,674 | 88,107 | -64,567 |
| Ireland | 0 | 81,240 | +81,240 |
| Austria | 56,202 | 0 | -56,202 |
| United Kingdom | 32,258 | 0 | -32,258 |
| Italy | 24,715 | 0 | -24,715 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,270 | +18,270 |
| Romania | 15,388 | 0 | -15,388 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 13,148,475 |
| Other | 5,490,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 367,265 |
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) | 8,061,160 | 5,087,315 | -2,973,845 |
| Other | 5,037,453 | 453,210 | -4,584,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,928 | 299,337 | +231,409 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,491,298 |
| 000 | 5,490,663 |
| Dover | 1,689,107 |
| London | 488,692 |
| Thamesport | 302,253 |
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 | 6,627,859 | 3,863,439 | -2,764,420 |
| 000 | 5,037,453 | 453,210 | -4,584,243 |
| Dover | 910,375 | 778,732 | -131,643 |
| London | 69,822 | 418,870 | +349,048 |
| Thamesport | 66,845 | 235,408 | +168,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Purfleet | 74,809 | 0 | -74,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,695 | 1,074 | -66,621 |
| Felixstowe | 49,381 | 6,663 | -42,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,379 | 0 | -54,379 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 11 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3,574,901 |
| Canada | 2,094,267 |
| Czechia | 1,524,406 |
| United Arab Emirates | 614,835 |
| Nigeria | 372,952 |
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 | 2,652,724 | 922,177 | -1,730,547 |
| Canada | 829,872 | 1,264,395 | +434,523 |
| Czechia | 1,300,486 | 223,920 | -1,076,566 |
| United Arab Emirates | 367,603 | 247,232 | -120,371 |
| Nigeria | 131,452 | 241,500 | +110,048 |
| Nepal | 300,577 | 0 | -300,577 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 299,707 | +299,707 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 213,046 | +213,046 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 200,189 | +200,189 |
| India | 188,368 | 0 | -188,368 |
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 | 42,192 |
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 | 42,192 | 0 | -42,192 |
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) | 4,448,382 |
| Air transport | 3,668,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,641,225 |
| Other | 42,192 |
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) | 1,980,099 | 2,468,283 | +488,184 |
| Air transport | 2,715,000 | 953,911 | -1,761,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,322,674 | 318,551 | -1,004,123 |
| Other | 42,192 | 0 | -42,192 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,668,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,214,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,625,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,524,406 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,715,000 | 953,911 | -1,761,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 950,239 | 1,264,395 | +314,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 599,695 | 1,025,924 | +426,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,300,486 | 223,920 | -1,076,566 |
| Felixstowe | 367,849 | 65,391 | -302,458 |
| London | 0 | 175,750 | +175,750 |
| 000 | 42,192 | 0 | -42,192 |
| Southampton | 33,847 | 0 | -33,847 |
| Dover | 28,469 | 0 | -28,469 |
| Milford | 0 | 27,380 | +27,380 |
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