Import/export HS code 04039053: Fermented milk with 3-6% fat
Medium-fat fermented milk, between 3% and 6% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 587,418 |
| Lithuania | 460,859 |
| Netherlands | 92,031 |
| Romania | 91,288 |
| Germany | 3,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 113,842 | 473,576 | +359,734 |
| Lithuania | 247,600 | 213,259 | -34,341 |
| Netherlands | 63,050 | 28,981 | -34,069 |
| Romania | 32,445 | 58,843 | +26,398 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,907 | +3,907 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,415 | +1,415 |
| Ireland | 983 | 239 | -744 |
| Poland | 0 | 885 | +885 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 575,021 |
| Latvia | 280,160 |
| Lithuania | 186,021 |
| Netherlands | 92,031 |
| Romania | 91,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 113,842 | 461,179 | +347,337 |
| Latvia | 144,477 | 135,683 | -8,794 |
| Lithuania | 103,123 | 82,898 | -20,225 |
| Netherlands | 63,050 | 28,981 | -34,069 |
| Romania | 32,445 | 58,843 | +26,398 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,397 | +12,397 |
| Poland | 0 | 885 | +885 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 1,231,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,522 |
| Other | 1,222 |
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) | 450,415 | 780,866 | +330,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,522 | 0 | -6,522 |
| Other | 983 | 239 | -744 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 600,711 |
| Dover | 412,505 |
| Portsmouth | 158,327 |
| Purfleet | 36,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 208,829 | 391,882 | +183,053 |
| Dover | 178,352 | 234,153 | +55,801 |
| Portsmouth | 21,945 | 136,382 | +114,437 |
| Purfleet | 36,579 | 0 | -36,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,232 | 8,877 | -2,355 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 9,572 | +9,572 |
| 000 | 983 | 239 | -744 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 44 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 44 |
| TOP ACTIVE LTD | 39 |
| SIMPLY FOOD DIRECT LTD | 17 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 15 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| FOOD EXTRAORDINAIRE LIMITED | 12 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 3 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 2 |
| EXTRA CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 437 |
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 | 0 | 437 | +437 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 437 |
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 | 0 | 437 | +437 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 437 |
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 | 0 | 437 | +437 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04039053
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-fat fermented milk, between 3% and 6% milkfat