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 | 20,647,126 |
| Germany | 13,679,201 |
| France | 5,729,266 |
| Finland | 5,181,948 |
| Belgium | 2,188,374 |
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 | 11,678,114 | 8,969,012 | -2,709,102 |
| Germany | 6,794,389 | 6,884,812 | +90,423 |
| France | 3,431,098 | 2,298,168 | -1,132,930 |
| Finland | 2,832,366 | 2,349,582 | -482,784 |
| Belgium | 989,291 | 1,199,083 | +209,792 |
| Hungary | 817,571 | 1,200,310 | +382,739 |
| Ireland | 1,015,435 | 605,353 | -410,082 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 89,578 | -550,726 |
| Lithuania | 411,359 | 275,205 | -136,154 |
| Denmark | 476,903 | 47,321 | -429,582 |
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 | 13,374,474 |
| Germany | 9,977,302 |
| Netherlands | 9,064,107 |
| France | 5,684,949 |
| Finland | 5,312,241 |
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 | 6,016,030 | 7,358,444 | +1,342,414 |
| Germany | 4,766,610 | 5,210,692 | +444,082 |
| Netherlands | 6,541,908 | 2,522,199 | -4,019,709 |
| France | 3,311,134 | 2,373,815 | -937,319 |
| Finland | 2,954,501 | 2,357,740 | -596,761 |
| Denmark | 2,280,630 | 1,678,557 | -602,073 |
| Hungary | 817,571 | 1,200,310 | +382,739 |
| Ireland | 650,853 | 566,912 | -83,941 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 89,578 | -550,726 |
| Lithuania | 410,897 | 299,981 | -110,916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 51,370,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,682,718 |
| Other | 969,395 |
| Air transport | 86,527 |
| 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) | 27,873,467 | 23,497,167 | -4,376,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 954,564 | 728,154 | -226,410 |
| Other | 691,971 | 277,424 | -414,547 |
| Air transport | 72,584 | 13,943 | -58,641 |
| Road transport | 10,844 | 1,310 | -9,534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 16,717,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,735,745 |
| Dover | 10,769,987 |
| London | 3,896,801 |
| Killingholme | 1,764,809 |
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 | 9,817,448 | 6,900,378 | -2,917,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,151,872 | 6,583,873 | +1,432,001 |
| Dover | 6,101,418 | 4,668,569 | -1,432,849 |
| London | 1,372,009 | 2,524,792 | +1,152,783 |
| Killingholme | 1,509,212 | 255,597 | -1,253,615 |
| Hull | 1,507,560 | 45,783 | -1,461,777 |
| Poole | 642,621 | 662,616 | +19,995 |
| Portsmouth | 734,070 | 317,855 | -416,215 |
| Purfleet | 606,455 | 423,503 | -182,952 |
| Harwich | 315,042 | 671,191 | +356,149 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 48 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 43 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 37 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 32 |
| TM TELFORD DAIRY LIMITED | 19 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 18 |
| SCIENCE IN SPORT LIMITED | 16 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 376,230 |
| Spain | 181,794 |
| Australia | 126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 |
| 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 | 140,835 | 235,395 | +94,560 |
| Spain | 0 | 181,794 | +181,794 |
| Australia | 126,997 | 0 | -126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| New Zealand | 12,335 | 0 | -12,335 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,740 | +11,740 |
| France | 1,515 | 9,241 | +7,726 |
| Gambia | 10,382 | 0 | -10,382 |
| Netherlands | 4,389 | 5,459 | +1,070 |
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 | 97,866 |
| XI | 63,329 |
| Ireland | 22,453 |
| 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 | 57,452 | 40,414 | -17,038 |
| XI | 63,329 | 0 | -63,329 |
| Ireland | 12,841 | 9,612 | -3,229 |
| 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) | 435,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 |
| Other | 190,574 |
| Air transport | 27,576 |
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) | 17,953 | 417,490 | +399,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 | 0 | -219,321 |
| Other | 137,506 | 53,068 | -84,438 |
| Air transport | 12,632 | 14,944 | +2,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,525 |
| 000 | 190,574 |
| Holyhead | 182,327 |
| 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 | 10,235 | 193,290 | +183,055 |
| 000 | 137,506 | 53,068 | -84,438 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 182,327 | +182,327 |
| 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 | 0 | 11,740 | +11,740 |
| 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