Import/export HS code 040291: Unsweetened milk and cream
Milk and cream without added sugar or sweeteners
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,858,228 |
| Netherlands | 20,906,582 |
| Belgium | 16,552,053 |
| Ireland | 1,671,779 |
| Lithuania | 1,350,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,265,365 | 15,592,863 | -3,672,502 |
| Netherlands | 9,903,764 | 11,002,818 | +1,099,054 |
| Belgium | 8,780,003 | 7,772,050 | -1,007,953 |
| Ireland | 46,690 | 1,625,089 | +1,578,399 |
| Lithuania | 881,165 | 469,711 | -411,454 |
| France | 61,650 | 265,139 | +203,489 |
| Montenegro | 0 | 129,558 | +129,558 |
| Italy | 42,919 | 28,038 | -14,881 |
| Turkey | 62,882 | 3,957 | -58,925 |
| Poland | 879 | 9,434 | +8,555 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 42,782,720 |
| Netherlands | 29,554,989 |
| Lithuania | 1,350,876 |
| Turkey | 189,468 |
| Italy | 70,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 26,584,120 | 16,198,600 | -10,385,520 |
| Netherlands | 11,300,856 | 18,254,133 | +6,953,277 |
| Lithuania | 881,165 | 469,711 | -411,454 |
| Turkey | 62,882 | 126,586 | +63,704 |
| Italy | 42,919 | 28,038 | -14,881 |
| Poland | 4,484 | 38,815 | +34,331 |
| Belgium | 12,689 | 26,276 | +13,587 |
| Ireland | 0 | 17,867 | +17,867 |
| Denmark | 17,401 | 0 | -17,401 |
| Portugal | 4,117 | 0 | -4,117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 55,552,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,517,771 |
| Other | 1,877,432 |
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) | 29,373,097 | 26,179,791 | -3,193,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,537,536 | 8,980,235 | -557,301 |
| Other | 138,801 | 1,738,631 | +1,599,830 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,503,021 |
| Hull | 19,250,711 |
| Harwich | 12,443,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,442,624 |
| 000 | 1,877,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 13,649,820 | 11,853,201 | -1,796,619 |
| Hull | 10,340,949 | 8,909,762 | -1,431,187 |
| Harwich | 6,303,338 | 6,140,140 | -163,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,929,945 | 5,512,679 | +582,734 |
| 000 | 138,801 | 1,738,631 | +1,599,830 |
| Middlesbrough | 971,154 | 863,397 | -107,757 |
| Felixstowe | 826,510 | 1,003,670 | +177,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 848,607 | 255,484 | -593,123 |
| Dover | 612,987 | 441,701 | -171,286 |
| Thamesport | 220,665 | 0 | -220,665 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 46 |
| SHS SALES & MARKETING (GB) LIMITED | 38 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 29 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 16 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 12 |
| MIDDLEDALE FOODS LIMITED | 8 |
| LA BELLE UK LIMITED | 4 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 32,850,976 |
| Poland | 4,478,009 |
| Ireland | 4,076,945 |
| France | 3,183,908 |
| Belgium | 1,945,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,579,762 | 17,271,214 | +1,691,452 |
| Poland | 2,428,696 | 2,049,313 | -379,383 |
| Ireland | 2,720,167 | 1,356,778 | -1,363,389 |
| France | 1,951,297 | 1,232,611 | -718,686 |
| Belgium | 1,913,783 | 31,549 | -1,882,234 |
| Germany | 0 | 995,760 | +995,760 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,325 | 305,221 | +302,896 |
| Canada | 22,102 | 125,933 | +103,831 |
| Gibraltar | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| Israel | 0 | 80,912 | +80,912 |
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 | 3,613,042 |
| Germany | 9,706 |
| Netherlands | 710 |
| Ireland | 604 |
| Spain | 12 |
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 | 2,743,418 | 869,624 | -1,873,794 |
| Germany | 6,773 | 2,933 | -3,840 |
| Netherlands | 641 | 69 | -572 |
| Ireland | 359 | 245 | -114 |
| Spain | 12 | 0 | -12 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,704,168 |
| Other | 3,653,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,065,990 |
| Air transport | 18,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,564,554 | 22,139,614 | +575,060 |
| Other | 2,756,861 | 896,932 | -1,859,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 469,821 | 596,169 | +126,348 |
| Air transport | 7,895 | 10,240 | +2,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 17,588,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,481,247 |
| Dover | 9,112,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,027,596 |
| 000 | 3,653,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9,451,779 | 8,136,845 | -1,314,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,533,273 | 5,947,974 | +2,414,701 |
| Dover | 4,603,171 | 4,509,213 | -93,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,486,352 | 2,541,244 | +54,892 |
| 000 | 2,756,861 | 896,932 | -1,859,929 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,053,493 | 806,330 | -247,163 |
| Portsmouth | 675,723 | 66,530 | -609,193 |
| Holyhead | 82,616 | 281,068 | +198,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,229 | 225,996 | +185,767 |
| London | 70,632 | 128,163 | +57,531 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Milk and cream without added sugar or sweeteners