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 | 13,475,842 |
| France | 3,259,230 |
| Netherlands | 2,234,452 |
| Ireland | 961,057 |
| Germany | 793,337 |
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 | 6,424,436 | 7,051,406 | +626,970 |
| France | 940,769 | 2,318,461 | +1,377,692 |
| Netherlands | 1,077,086 | 1,157,366 | +80,280 |
| Ireland | 911,988 | 49,069 | -862,919 |
| Germany | 409,676 | 383,661 | -26,015 |
| Sweden | 153,039 | 312,799 | +159,760 |
| Denmark | 162,586 | 158,082 | -4,504 |
| Italy | 45,030 | 184,660 | +139,630 |
| Lithuania | 24,075 | 94,539 | +70,464 |
| Belgium | 48,848 | 69,755 | +20,907 |
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 | 15,519,185 |
| Netherlands | 2,997,469 |
| Germany | 885,459 |
| Sweden | 472,255 |
| Denmark | 331,065 |
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 | 6,848,456 | 8,670,729 | +1,822,273 |
| Netherlands | 1,376,036 | 1,621,433 | +245,397 |
| Germany | 450,498 | 434,961 | -15,537 |
| Sweden | 161,937 | 310,318 | +148,381 |
| Denmark | 170,502 | 160,563 | -9,939 |
| Austria | 164,838 | 142,488 | -22,350 |
| Italy | 37,188 | 184,660 | +147,472 |
| Greece | 45,802 | 61,003 | +15,201 |
| Luxembourg | 48,123 | 45,153 | -2,970 |
| France | 590 | 84,948 | +84,358 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 | 12 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 19,610,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,540,926 |
| Other | 956,689 |
| Road transport | 1,048 |
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) | 9,236,671 | 10,373,575 | +1,136,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,617 | 1,432,309 | +1,323,692 |
| Other | 907,620 | 49,069 | -858,551 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,048 | +1,048 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,833,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,545,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,629,904 |
| Felixstowe | 1,276,142 |
| 000 | 956,689 |
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 | 3,711,289 | 5,122,040 | +1,410,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,987,370 | 3,558,327 | +570,957 |
| Eurotunnel | 868,976 | 760,928 | -108,048 |
| Felixstowe | 598,607 | 677,535 | +78,928 |
| 000 | 907,620 | 49,069 | -858,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 338,042 | 486,215 | +148,173 |
| Purfleet | 367,667 | 370,108 | +2,441 |
| Harwich | 204,554 | 510,026 | +305,472 |
| London | 229,309 | 313,799 | +84,490 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 52 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 52 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 52 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 51 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 50 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 5,753,100 |
| France | 2,876,616 |
| 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 | 2,344,048 | 3,409,052 | +1,065,004 |
| France | 815,862 | 2,060,754 | +1,244,892 |
| 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 | 5,290,337 |
| Greece | 21,509 |
| Germany | 8,341 |
| Ireland | 124 |
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 | 1,963,279 | 3,327,058 | +1,363,779 |
| Greece | 12,159 | 9,350 | -2,809 |
| Germany | 5,149 | 3,192 | -1,957 |
| Ireland | 7 | 117 | +110 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,332,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,358,914 |
| 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 | 1,988,906 | 3,343,594 | +1,354,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171,004 | 2,187,910 | +1,016,906 |
| 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 | 5,332,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,951,639 |
| Holyhead | 354,887 |
| 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 | 1,988,906 | 3,343,594 | +1,354,688 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 815,862 | 2,135,777 | +1,319,915 |
| Holyhead | 302,754 | 52,133 | -250,621 |
| 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