Import/export HS code 040299: Various milk and cream
Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 61,844,071 |
| Netherlands | 42,535,092 |
| Germany | 22,659,098 |
| Spain | 18,904,259 |
| France | 3,287,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,466,754 | 33,377,317 | +4,910,563 |
| Netherlands | 19,292,678 | 23,242,414 | +3,949,736 |
| Germany | 11,966,870 | 10,692,228 | -1,274,642 |
| Spain | 10,165,034 | 8,739,225 | -1,425,809 |
| France | 979,886 | 2,308,039 | +1,328,153 |
| Poland | 796,586 | 787,827 | -8,759 |
| Ireland | 662,431 | 696,747 | +34,316 |
| Denmark | 633,580 | 466,844 | -166,736 |
| Lithuania | 412,954 | 148,665 | -264,289 |
| Sweden | 233,642 | 0 | -233,642 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 81,087,172 |
| Germany | 22,315,230 |
| Spain | 19,368,315 |
| Netherlands | 17,774,868 |
| United Kingdom | 3,782,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 38,165,061 | 42,922,111 | +4,757,050 |
| Germany | 10,677,808 | 11,637,422 | +959,614 |
| Spain | 10,254,970 | 9,113,345 | -1,141,625 |
| Netherlands | 8,185,375 | 9,589,493 | +1,404,118 |
| United Kingdom | 2,655,054 | 1,127,757 | -1,527,297 |
| Poland | 804,080 | 790,567 | -13,513 |
| Denmark | 520,182 | 725,020 | +204,838 |
| France | 73,771 | 915,869 | +842,098 |
| Austria | 0 | 572,610 | +572,610 |
| Italy | 15,140 | 396,592 | +381,452 |
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 | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 118,108,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,110,982 |
| Other | 4,683,931 |
| Air transport | 13,658 |
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) | 63,056,908 | 55,051,597 | -8,005,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,832,439 | 23,278,543 | +14,446,104 |
| Other | 2,004,629 | 2,679,302 | +674,673 |
| Air transport | 5,323 | 8,335 | +3,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 38,672,239 |
| Dover | 26,960,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,051,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,965,578 |
| Harwich | 15,194,327 |
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 | 14,959,280 | 23,712,959 | +8,753,679 |
| Dover | 12,430,836 | 14,529,547 | +2,098,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,110,851 | 8,940,201 | +829,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,950,073 | 9,015,505 | +1,065,432 |
| Harwich | 13,897,316 | 1,297,011 | -12,600,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,507,678 | 3,755,834 | -1,751,844 |
| Purfleet | 762,191 | 7,844,103 | +7,081,912 |
| 000 | 2,004,629 | 2,679,302 | +674,673 |
| Hull | 1,972,223 | 1,806,058 | -166,165 |
| Felixstowe | 1,374,463 | 1,603,560 | +229,097 |
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 | 49 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 52 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 51 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| R.M.CURTIS & CO.,LIMITED | 50 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 50 |
| SHS SALES & MARKETING (GB) LIMITED | 49 |
| STAPLE DAIRY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| PORTUGALIA WINES (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | 4,077,032 |
| France | 528,870 |
| South Korea | 149,911 |
| Canada | 145,618 |
| Netherlands | 129,452 |
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 | 2,220,046 | 1,856,986 | -363,060 |
| France | 108,363 | 420,507 | +312,144 |
| South Korea | 65,130 | 84,781 | +19,651 |
| Canada | 47,085 | 98,533 | +51,448 |
| Netherlands | 101,148 | 28,304 | -72,844 |
| Japan | 32,692 | 72,225 | +39,533 |
| Libya | 0 | 102,960 | +102,960 |
| Falkland Islands | 33,890 | 30,208 | -3,682 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 54,703 | +54,703 |
| Austria | 12,581 | 32,486 | +19,905 |
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 | 627,567 |
| Germany | 443,393 |
| Netherlands | 170,895 |
| Ireland | 127,134 |
| Lithuania | 89,082 |
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 | 318,016 | 309,551 | -8,465 |
| Germany | 221,613 | 221,780 | +167 |
| Netherlands | 146,483 | 24,412 | -122,071 |
| Ireland | 71,591 | 55,543 | -16,048 |
| Lithuania | 52,468 | 36,614 | -15,854 |
| Belgium | 15,798 | 22,310 | +6,512 |
| Spain | 2,158 | 3,391 | +1,233 |
| China | 541 | 0 | -541 |
| Italy | 76 | 0 | -76 |
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) | 2,746,534 |
| Other | 1,623,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,258,892 |
| Air transport | 96,651 |
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) | 1,589,079 | 1,157,455 | -431,624 |
| Other | 894,371 | 729,490 | -164,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,827 | 977,065 | +695,238 |
| Air transport | 42,311 | 54,340 | +12,029 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,623,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,280,097 |
| Holyhead | 1,269,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 687,539 |
| Southampton | 355,312 |
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 | 894,371 | 729,490 | -164,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 717,656 | 562,441 | -155,215 |
| Holyhead | 634,743 | 635,082 | +339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 234,898 | 452,641 | +217,743 |
| Southampton | 106,989 | 248,323 | +141,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,580 | 51,542 | -41,038 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 104,578 | +104,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,556 | 35,514 | -10,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,183 | 39,416 | +7,233 |
| Heysham | 1,988 | 23,411 | +21,423 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas