Import/export HS code 04039051: Fermented milk with 3% or less fat
Low-fat fermented milk, not exceeding 3% milkfat
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 11,963,528 |
| France | 2,439,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,971,129 |
| Ireland | 920,894 |
| Germany | 717,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,335,283 | 5,628,245 | -707,038 |
| France | 968,232 | 1,471,182 | +502,950 |
| Netherlands | 1,095,230 | 875,899 | -219,331 |
| Ireland | 913,551 | 7,343 | -906,208 |
| Germany | 405,991 | 311,803 | -94,188 |
| Sweden | 156,428 | 191,879 | +35,451 |
| Denmark | 158,127 | 114,891 | -43,236 |
| Italy | 68,179 | 121,018 | +52,839 |
| Lithuania | 20,447 | 80,950 | +60,503 |
| Belgium | 48,848 | 42,853 | -5,995 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 13,417,739 |
| Netherlands | 2,557,520 |
| Germany | 830,776 |
| Sweden | 358,973 |
| Denmark | 279,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,762,100 | 6,655,639 | -106,461 |
| Netherlands | 1,396,472 | 1,161,048 | -235,424 |
| Germany | 477,251 | 353,525 | -123,726 |
| Sweden | 160,867 | 198,106 | +37,239 |
| Denmark | 166,608 | 112,558 | -54,050 |
| Austria | 147,201 | 111,466 | -35,735 |
| Italy | 60,337 | 121,018 | +60,681 |
| Greece | 46,525 | 37,949 | -8,576 |
| Luxembourg | 44,504 | 27,863 | -16,641 |
| France | 590 | 69,408 | +68,818 |
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 | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 17,285,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 926,381 |
| Other | 916,526 |
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) | 9,188,489 | 8,096,984 | -1,091,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,617 | 817,764 | +709,147 |
| Other | 909,183 | 7,343 | -901,840 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,512,243 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,731,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,528,671 |
| Felixstowe | 1,103,009 |
| 000 | 916,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,534,285 | 3,977,958 | +443,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,078,024 | 2,653,365 | -424,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 905,146 | 623,525 | -281,621 |
| Felixstowe | 623,489 | 479,520 | -143,969 |
| 000 | 909,183 | 7,343 | -901,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,972 | 316,719 | -20,253 |
| Purfleet | 372,759 | 252,447 | -120,312 |
| Harwich | 189,607 | 395,554 | +205,947 |
| London | 216,371 | 210,891 | -5,480 |
| Thamesport | 27,588 | 0 | -27,588 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 48 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 47 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 46 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 4,436,205 |
| France | 2,076,938 |
| Netherlands | 61,698 |
| Maldives | 8,924 |
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 | 2,590,162 | 1,846,043 | -744,119 |
| France | 791,621 | 1,285,317 | +493,696 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 61,698 | +61,698 |
| Maldives | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
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 | 4,007,765 |
| Greece | 20,140 |
| Germany | 8,392 |
| Ireland | 53 |
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 | 2,174,581 | 1,833,184 | -341,397 |
| Greece | 12,229 | 7,911 | -4,318 |
| Germany | 5,398 | 2,994 | -2,404 |
| Ireland | 7 | 46 | +39 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,046,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,528,400 |
| Air transport | 8,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,200,398 | 1,846,043 | -354,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,181,385 | 1,347,015 | +165,630 |
| Air transport | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,046,441 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,138,636 |
| Holyhead | 337,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,924 |
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 | 2,200,398 | 1,846,043 | -354,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,621 | 1,347,015 | +555,394 |
| Holyhead | 337,376 | 0 | -337,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,388 | 0 | -52,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04039051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Low-fat fermented milk, not exceeding 3% milkfat