Import/export HS code 04029130: Medium-fat unsweetened milk
Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% fat
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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 | 34,098,411 |
| Belgium | 16,508,945 |
| Netherlands | 14,468,429 |
| Lithuania | 1,350,876 |
| France | 78,727 |
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 | 18,912,861 | 15,185,550 | -3,727,311 |
| Belgium | 8,758,284 | 7,750,661 | -1,007,623 |
| Netherlands | 6,517,266 | 7,951,163 | +1,433,897 |
| Lithuania | 881,165 | 469,711 | -411,454 |
| France | 0 | 78,727 | +78,727 |
| Ireland | 2,632 | 34,631 | +31,999 |
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 | 42,068,567 |
| Netherlands | 22,874,904 |
| Lithuania | 1,350,876 |
| Poland | 29,381 |
| Ireland | 17,867 |
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 | 26,241,393 | 15,827,174 | -10,414,219 |
| Netherlands | 7,854,907 | 15,019,997 | +7,165,090 |
| Lithuania | 881,165 | 469,711 | -411,454 |
| Poland | 0 | 29,381 | +29,381 |
| Ireland | 0 | 17,867 | +17,867 |
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 | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 48,239,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,102,131 |
| Other | 201,056 |
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) | 25,713,130 | 22,526,334 | -3,186,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,264,335 | 8,837,796 | -426,539 |
| Other | 94,743 | 106,313 | +11,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,308,938 |
| Hull | 19,214,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,424,506 |
| Harwich | 8,416,846 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,829,133 |
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 | 12,772,777 | 10,536,161 | -2,236,616 |
| Hull | 10,334,977 | 8,879,708 | -1,455,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,929,945 | 5,494,561 | +564,616 |
| Harwich | 4,060,191 | 4,356,655 | +296,464 |
| Middlesbrough | 965,736 | 863,397 | -102,339 |
| Felixstowe | 575,170 | 908,972 | +333,802 |
| Dover | 538,503 | 245,667 | -292,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 447,378 | 45,932 | -401,446 |
| 000 | 94,743 | 106,313 | +11,570 |
| Thamesport | 198,180 | 0 | -198,180 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 26 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 11 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 9 |
| LA BELLE UK LIMITED | 3 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 3 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 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 | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 193,555 |
| Canada | 125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 105,948 |
| Israel | 80,912 |
| Libya | 42,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 97,991 | 95,564 | -2,427 |
| Canada | 0 | 125,933 | +125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| Israel | 0 | 80,912 | +80,912 |
| Libya | 0 | 42,332 | +42,332 |
| Saint Helena | 17,842 | 7,397 | -10,445 |
| United States | 9,936 | 7,463 | -2,473 |
| Qatar | 0 | 10,240 | +10,240 |
| Estonia | 0 | 5,750 | +5,750 |
| Philippines | 0 | 4,884 | +4,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,706 |
| Netherlands | 582 |
| XI | 112 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,773 | 2,933 | -3,840 |
| Netherlands | 582 | 0 | -582 |
| XI | 112 | 0 | -112 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 364,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 214,114 |
| Other | 20,556 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,840 | 271,620 | +178,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,861 | 129,253 | +44,392 |
| Other | 13,130 | 7,426 | -5,704 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 311,027 |
| London | 105,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,022 |
| Felixstowe | 43,532 |
| 000 | 20,556 |
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 | 93,420 | 217,607 | +124,187 |
| London | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,214 | 89,808 | +78,594 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 43,532 | +43,532 |
| 000 | 13,130 | 7,426 | -5,704 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 10,240 | +10,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,750 | +5,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,570 | 0 | -5,570 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,884 | +4,884 |
| Heysham | 1,377 | 1,484 | +107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04029130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% fat