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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 22,802,794 |
| Germany | 13,604,720 |
| Finland | 5,571,186 |
| France | 5,490,703 |
| Hungary | 2,501,008 |
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 | 11,815,668 | 10,987,126 | -828,542 |
| Germany | 7,018,918 | 6,585,802 | -433,116 |
| Finland | 2,931,241 | 2,639,945 | -291,296 |
| France | 3,670,051 | 1,820,652 | -1,849,399 |
| Hungary | 1,164,727 | 1,336,281 | +171,554 |
| Belgium | 1,153,395 | 1,130,045 | -23,350 |
| Ireland | 1,040,272 | 594,113 | -446,159 |
| Lithuania | 405,019 | 275,336 | -129,683 |
| Austria | 459,967 | 210,593 | -249,374 |
| Spain | 152,690 | 194,279 | +41,589 |
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 | 14,706,520 |
| Germany | 10,302,337 |
| Netherlands | 9,727,382 |
| Finland | 5,582,300 |
| France | 5,522,304 |
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 | 5,609,059 | 9,097,461 | +3,488,402 |
| Germany | 4,795,556 | 5,506,781 | +711,225 |
| Netherlands | 7,242,323 | 2,485,059 | -4,757,264 |
| Finland | 2,939,399 | 2,642,901 | -296,498 |
| France | 3,561,903 | 1,960,401 | -1,601,502 |
| Denmark | 2,180,685 | 1,373,927 | -806,758 |
| Hungary | 1,164,727 | 1,336,281 | +171,554 |
| Ireland | 656,389 | 552,681 | -103,708 |
| Lithuania | 404,557 | 335,524 | -69,033 |
| Austria | 459,967 | 210,593 | -249,374 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 53,919,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,699,255 |
| Other | 964,921 |
| Air transport | 133,985 |
| Road transport | 10,871 |
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) | 28,712,734 | 25,206,893 | -3,505,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 856,715 | 842,540 | -14,175 |
| Other | 713,003 | 251,918 | -461,085 |
| Air transport | 55,371 | 78,614 | +23,243 |
| Road transport | 10,871 | 0 | -10,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,236,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,900,189 |
| Dover | 11,153,800 |
| London | 5,243,301 |
| Poole | 1,499,304 |
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 | 9,252,084 | 7,984,093 | -1,267,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,380,209 | 7,519,980 | +2,139,771 |
| Dover | 6,794,005 | 4,359,795 | -2,434,210 |
| London | 2,378,559 | 2,864,742 | +486,183 |
| Poole | 821,504 | 677,800 | -143,704 |
| Killingholme | 1,424,215 | 0 | -1,424,215 |
| Harwich | 450,067 | 973,052 | +522,985 |
| Purfleet | 709,333 | 345,069 | -364,264 |
| 000 | 713,003 | 251,918 | -461,085 |
| Holyhead | 462,276 | 478,602 | +16,326 |
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
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 53 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 41 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 37 |
| TM TELFORD DAIRY LIMITED | 23 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 19 |
| SCIENCE IN SPORT LIMITED | 16 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| DOMSON LTD | 14 |
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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 351,893 |
| Spain | 181,794 |
| Australia | 126,997 |
| Turkey | 41,873 |
| Netherlands | 17,539 |
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 | 75,604 | 276,289 | +200,685 |
| Spain | 91,001 | 90,793 | -208 |
| Australia | 126,997 | 0 | -126,997 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Netherlands | 6,644 | 10,895 | +4,251 |
| 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 |
| China | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
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 | 93,005 |
| XI | 43,696 |
| Ireland | 26,083 |
| 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 | 50,561 | 42,444 | -8,117 |
| XI | 7,731 | 35,965 | +28,234 |
| Ireland | 12,989 | 13,094 | +105 |
| Germany | 109 | 0 | -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) | 437,738 |
| Other | 169,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,710 |
| 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) | 112,973 | 324,765 | +211,792 |
| Other | 75,604 | 93,962 | +18,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,710 | 0 | -151,710 |
| 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 | 169,566 |
| Southampton | 139,332 |
| Hull | 41,873 |
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 | 108,584 | 99,479 | -9,105 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 182,327 | +182,327 |
| 000 | 75,604 | 93,962 | +18,358 |
| Southampton | 139,332 | 0 | -139,332 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
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