Import/export HS code 040490: Various whey and milk products
Other whey and milk-based products not listed elsewhere
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,402,651 |
| Germany | 14,421,207 |
| Finland | 5,817,499 |
| France | 5,722,094 |
| Hungary | 2,433,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,867,456 | 11,535,195 | -332,261 |
| Germany | 7,016,310 | 7,404,897 | +388,587 |
| Finland | 3,062,972 | 2,754,527 | -308,445 |
| France | 3,554,800 | 2,167,294 | -1,387,506 |
| Hungary | 958,373 | 1,474,874 | +516,501 |
| Belgium | 1,136,017 | 1,244,931 | +108,914 |
| Ireland | 1,007,136 | 659,998 | -347,138 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 228,950 | -411,354 |
| Lithuania | 268,986 | 411,369 | +142,383 |
| Denmark | 379,781 | 115,717 | -264,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,953,373 |
| Germany | 10,853,126 |
| Netherlands | 10,137,229 |
| Finland | 5,825,657 |
| France | 5,735,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,207,528 | 9,745,845 | +4,538,317 |
| Germany | 4,958,033 | 5,895,093 | +937,060 |
| Netherlands | 7,610,300 | 2,526,929 | -5,083,371 |
| Finland | 3,071,130 | 2,754,527 | -316,603 |
| France | 3,442,520 | 2,293,126 | -1,149,394 |
| Denmark | 2,277,149 | 1,767,271 | -509,878 |
| Hungary | 958,373 | 1,474,874 | +516,501 |
| Ireland | 620,695 | 630,488 | +9,793 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 228,950 | -411,354 |
| Lithuania | 268,524 | 471,557 | +203,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 56,216,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,711,085 |
| Other | 996,686 |
| Air transport | 135,497 |
| Road transport | 12,154 |
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) | 28,747,665 | 27,468,395 | -1,279,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 814,967 | 896,118 | +81,151 |
| Other | 720,181 | 276,505 | -443,676 |
| Air transport | 53,193 | 82,304 | +29,111 |
| Road transport | 12,154 | 0 | -12,154 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 18,156,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,606,711 |
| Dover | 11,275,960 |
| London | 4,948,271 |
| Killingholme | 1,650,470 |
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 | 9,732,854 | 8,423,419 | -1,309,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,582,558 | 8,024,153 | +2,441,595 |
| Dover | 6,114,407 | 5,161,553 | -952,854 |
| London | 1,975,897 | 2,972,374 | +996,477 |
| Killingholme | 1,650,470 | 0 | -1,650,470 |
| Poole | 709,782 | 852,573 | +142,791 |
| Harwich | 373,947 | 1,043,474 | +669,527 |
| Hull | 1,134,278 | 45,783 | -1,088,495 |
| Purfleet | 715,690 | 366,207 | -349,483 |
| 000 | 720,181 | 276,505 | -443,676 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 52 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 47 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 40 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 36 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 36 |
| TM TELFORD DAIRY LIMITED | 22 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 18 |
| SCIENCE IN SPORT LIMITED | 16 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| DOMSON LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 325,415 |
| Spain | 181,794 |
| Australia | 126,997 |
| United States | 68,111 |
| Turkey | 41,873 |
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 | 81,697 | 243,718 | +162,021 |
| Spain | 0 | 181,794 | +181,794 |
| Australia | 126,997 | 0 | -126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 | 500 | -67,111 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Netherlands | 4,389 | 13,150 | +8,761 |
| New Zealand | 12,335 | 0 | -12,335 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,740 | 0 | -11,740 |
| France | 8,675 | 2,081 | -6,594 |
| Gambia | 10,382 | 0 | -10,382 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 97,857 |
| Ireland | 26,066 |
| XI | 8,856 |
| Germany | 109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 52,196 | 45,661 | -6,535 |
| Ireland | 13,316 | 12,750 | -566 |
| XI | 8,856 | 0 | -8,856 |
| Germany | 0 | 109 | +109 |
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) | 441,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 |
| Other | 139,759 |
| Air transport | 28,076 |
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) | 23,046 | 418,021 | +394,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 | 0 | -219,321 |
| Other | 78,368 | 61,391 | -16,977 |
| Air transport | 24,372 | 3,704 | -20,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,063 |
| Holyhead | 182,327 |
| 000 | 139,759 |
| Southampton | 139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 67,611 |
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 | 15,328 | 192,735 | +177,407 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 182,327 | +182,327 |
| 000 | 78,368 | 61,391 | -16,977 |
| Southampton | 139,332 | 0 | -139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| Hull | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,632 | 3,204 | -9,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 | 0 | -12,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,740 | 500 | -11,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,389 | 0 | -4,389 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey and milk-based products not listed elsewhere