Import/export HS code 04041002: Whey with low fat content
Whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 38,119,471 |
| Ireland | 28,683,335 |
| Germany | 7,946,372 |
| Poland | 7,019,014 |
| France | 2,634,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 16,766,939 | 21,352,532 | +4,585,593 |
| Ireland | 16,386,030 | 12,297,305 | -4,088,725 |
| Germany | 3,972,518 | 3,973,854 | +1,336 |
| Poland | 3,494,936 | 3,524,078 | +29,142 |
| France | 1,463,685 | 1,171,087 | -292,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,107,012 | 1,133,858 | +26,846 |
| Estonia | 128,694 | 782,215 | +653,521 |
| Norway | 732,002 | 0 | -732,002 |
| Denmark | 113,841 | 223,048 | +109,207 |
| Italy | 185,524 | 3,777 | -181,747 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 38,119,471 |
| Ireland | 22,310,442 |
| Poland | 9,856,146 |
| Germany | 5,944,879 |
| Netherlands | 2,100,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 16,766,939 | 21,352,532 | +4,585,593 |
| Ireland | 12,562,233 | 9,748,209 | -2,814,024 |
| Poland | 4,770,601 | 5,085,545 | +314,944 |
| Germany | 3,159,395 | 2,785,484 | -373,911 |
| Netherlands | 1,540,020 | 560,360 | -979,660 |
| France | 912,217 | 653,381 | -258,836 |
| Estonia | 128,694 | 677,627 | +548,933 |
| Denmark | 56,294 | 169,872 | +113,578 |
| Norway | 208,713 | 0 | -208,713 |
| Italy | 174,627 | 3,777 | -170,850 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 76,570,739 |
| Other | 7,300,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,139,047 |
| Air transport | 3,938 |
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) | 37,556,333 | 39,014,406 | +1,458,073 |
| Other | 4,042,689 | 3,258,242 | -784,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,879,347 | 2,259,700 | -619,647 |
| Air transport | 2,958 | 980 | -1,978 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,572,032 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,214,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,700,981 |
| Killingholme | 10,303,160 |
| Holyhead | 7,509,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,182,485 | 16,389,547 | +11,207,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,660,815 | 6,553,371 | +1,892,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,544,083 | 3,156,898 | -4,387,185 |
| Killingholme | 10,303,160 | 0 | -10,303,160 |
| Holyhead | 3,332,390 | 4,176,822 | +844,432 |
| 000 | 4,042,689 | 3,258,242 | -784,447 |
| Dover | 3,426,280 | 3,657,041 | +230,761 |
| Heysham | 1,657,073 | 1,600,248 | -56,825 |
| Felixstowe | 1,141,483 | 1,026,196 | -115,287 |
| London | 606,245 | 1,208,697 | +602,452 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 33 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 28 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 28 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| CEREALTO UK LIMITED | 18 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 17 |
| GREENFIELDS IRELAND LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,092,745 |
| France | 13,342,524 |
| China | 13,103,223 |
| New Zealand | 5,779,127 |
| Germany | 4,988,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,696,024 | 10,396,721 | +4,700,697 |
| France | 6,125,046 | 7,217,478 | +1,092,432 |
| China | 7,411,644 | 5,691,579 | -1,720,065 |
| New Zealand | 3,314,730 | 2,464,397 | -850,333 |
| Germany | 3,754,525 | 1,234,095 | -2,520,430 |
| Ireland | 2,747,478 | 1,293,813 | -1,453,665 |
| South Africa | 1,731,513 | 1,082,730 | -648,783 |
| Denmark | 1,015,508 | 1,501,386 | +485,878 |
| Poland | 1,406,374 | 642,218 | -764,156 |
| Australia | 1,367,940 | 640,762 | -727,178 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 226,032 |
| Denmark | 159,609 |
| XI | 146,209 |
| Poland | 86 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 92,665 | 133,367 | +40,702 |
| Denmark | 70,563 | 89,046 | +18,483 |
| XI | 140,594 | 5,615 | -134,979 |
| Poland | 86 | 0 | -86 |
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) | 45,152,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,074,302 |
| Air transport | 603,140 |
| Other | 531,936 |
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) | 21,900,870 | 23,251,823 | +1,350,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,821,592 | 12,252,710 | -6,568,882 |
| Air transport | 403,714 | 199,426 | -204,288 |
| Other | 303,908 | 228,028 | -75,880 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,820,140 |
| Southampton | 19,579,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,470,443 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,054,039 |
| Felixstowe | 3,529,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,000,874 | 12,819,266 | -5,181,608 |
| Southampton | 10,477,053 | 9,102,098 | -1,374,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,736,500 | 2,733,943 | -3,002,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,217 | 4,043,822 | +4,033,605 |
| Felixstowe | 2,570,852 | 959,052 | -1,611,800 |
| London | 584,313 | 2,192,253 | +1,607,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,091,750 | 854,419 | -237,331 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,396,833 | +1,396,833 |
| Milford | 927,950 | 120,620 | -807,330 |
| Poole | 585,526 | 434,911 | -150,615 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04041002
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%