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 | 38,986,616 |
| Ireland | 28,096,298 |
| Germany | 7,662,852 |
| Poland | 7,351,347 |
| France | 2,674,340 |
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 | 17,694,339 | 21,292,277 | +3,597,938 |
| Ireland | 15,800,667 | 12,295,631 | -3,505,036 |
| Germany | 3,870,860 | 3,791,992 | -78,868 |
| Poland | 3,689,101 | 3,662,246 | -26,855 |
| France | 1,511,172 | 1,163,168 | -348,004 |
| Netherlands | 1,007,621 | 1,202,008 | +194,387 |
| Estonia | 128,694 | 880,313 | +751,619 |
| Norway | 732,002 | 0 | -732,002 |
| Denmark | 99,633 | 226,258 | +126,625 |
| Spain | 104,869 | 94,118 | -10,751 |
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 | 38,986,616 |
| Ireland | 22,012,402 |
| Poland | 10,185,160 |
| Germany | 5,628,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,951,495 |
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 | 17,694,339 | 21,292,277 | +3,597,938 |
| Ireland | 12,525,433 | 9,486,969 | -3,038,464 |
| Poland | 4,993,079 | 5,192,081 | +199,002 |
| Germany | 2,960,606 | 2,667,813 | -292,793 |
| Netherlands | 1,332,983 | 618,512 | -714,471 |
| France | 949,427 | 588,588 | -360,839 |
| Estonia | 128,694 | 775,725 | +647,031 |
| Denmark | 56,294 | 173,082 | +116,788 |
| Portugal | 104,869 | 94,118 | -10,751 |
| Norway | 194,505 | 0 | -194,505 |
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) | 77,107,250 |
| Other | 7,214,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,087,072 |
| 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) | 38,257,592 | 38,849,658 | +592,066 |
| Other | 3,662,815 | 3,551,818 | -110,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,871,679 | 2,215,393 | -656,286 |
| 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 | 22,558,606 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,364,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,291,952 |
| Killingholme | 9,998,575 |
| Holyhead | 7,444,820 |
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 | 6,119,385 | 16,439,221 | +10,319,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,878,324 | 6,486,122 | +1,607,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,292,631 | 2,999,321 | -4,293,310 |
| Killingholme | 9,998,575 | 0 | -9,998,575 |
| Holyhead | 3,426,150 | 4,018,670 | +592,520 |
| Dover | 3,422,963 | 3,920,291 | +497,328 |
| 000 | 3,662,815 | 3,551,818 | -110,997 |
| Heysham | 1,603,295 | 1,566,030 | -37,265 |
| Felixstowe | 1,187,007 | 950,063 | -236,944 |
| London | 637,910 | 1,223,531 | +585,621 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 33 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 29 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 28 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| CEREALTO UK LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 17,361,311 |
| France | 13,412,670 |
| China | 12,368,755 |
| New Zealand | 5,435,901 |
| Germany | 4,520,412 |
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 | 5,954,448 | 11,406,863 | +5,452,415 |
| France | 6,046,404 | 7,366,266 | +1,319,862 |
| China | 7,368,680 | 5,000,075 | -2,368,605 |
| New Zealand | 3,589,598 | 1,846,303 | -1,743,295 |
| Germany | 3,584,582 | 935,830 | -2,648,752 |
| Ireland | 2,571,218 | 1,289,124 | -1,282,094 |
| South Africa | 1,731,513 | 1,082,730 | -648,783 |
| Denmark | 1,534,304 | 1,062,842 | -471,462 |
| Poland | 1,485,393 | 707,726 | -777,667 |
| Australia | 1,322,452 | 640,762 | -681,690 |
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 | 228,020 |
| Denmark | 159,270 |
| XI | 147,292 |
| Poland | 64 |
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 | 96,742 | 131,278 | +34,536 |
| Denmark | 74,003 | 85,267 | +11,264 |
| XI | 140,498 | 6,794 | -133,704 |
| Poland | 64 | 0 | -64 |
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) | 45,964,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,802,601 |
| Air transport | 630,151 |
| Other | 534,646 |
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) | 22,475,592 | 23,488,545 | +1,012,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,811,378 | 10,991,223 | -7,820,155 |
| Air transport | 403,453 | 226,698 | -176,755 |
| Other | 311,307 | 223,339 | -87,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,465,763 |
| Southampton | 18,562,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,488,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,585,131 |
| Felixstowe | 3,319,633 |
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 | 18,907,314 | 11,558,449 | -7,348,865 |
| Southampton | 10,683,117 | 7,878,902 | -2,804,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,924,900 | 2,563,496 | -3,361,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,217 | 4,574,914 | +4,564,697 |
| Felixstowe | 2,182,138 | 1,137,495 | -1,044,643 |
| London | 614,507 | 2,553,715 | +1,939,208 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,091,750 | 854,419 | -237,331 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,792,825 | +1,792,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,095 | 715,710 | +522,615 |
| Milford | 744,291 | 120,620 | -623,671 |
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%