Import/export HS code 04049021: Various whey with low fat content
Other 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,204,289 |
| Finland | 5,321,881 |
| France | 3,515,458 |
| Netherlands | 3,144,399 |
| Hungary | 2,100,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,056,069 | 5,148,220 | +92,151 |
| Finland | 2,807,491 | 2,514,390 | -293,101 |
| France | 2,577,497 | 937,961 | -1,639,536 |
| Netherlands | 1,806,745 | 1,337,654 | -469,091 |
| Hungary | 1,164,727 | 935,351 | -229,376 |
| Ireland | 1,011,738 | 553,096 | -458,642 |
| Belgium | 237,381 | 251,081 | +13,700 |
| Denmark | 184,025 | 0 | -184,025 |
| Poland | 63,877 | 42,287 | -21,590 |
| Italy | 62,657 | 39,646 | -23,011 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,754,639 |
| Finland | 5,330,246 |
| Netherlands | 3,575,161 |
| Denmark | 3,438,895 |
| France | 3,407,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,864,629 | 3,890,010 | +1,025,381 |
| Finland | 2,812,900 | 2,517,346 | -295,554 |
| Netherlands | 2,118,952 | 1,456,209 | -662,743 |
| Denmark | 2,180,685 | 1,258,210 | -922,475 |
| France | 2,469,323 | 937,961 | -1,531,362 |
| Hungary | 1,164,727 | 935,351 | -229,376 |
| Ireland | 656,389 | 552,681 | -103,708 |
| Poland | 169,439 | 43,539 | -125,900 |
| Belgium | 117,861 | 50,645 | -67,216 |
| Italy | 62,657 | 39,646 | -23,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 25,808,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 612,769 |
| Other | 353,961 |
| Air transport | 82,161 |
| Road transport | 1,310 |
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) | 14,257,822 | 11,550,724 | -2,707,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,113 | 225,656 | -161,457 |
| Other | 353,546 | 415 | -353,131 |
| Air transport | 6,874 | 75,287 | +68,413 |
| Road transport | 1,310 | 0 | -1,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,036,021 |
| Dover | 5,814,175 |
| London | 4,900,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,583,870 |
| Killingholme | 1,339,178 |
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 | 3,270,518 | 4,765,503 | +1,494,985 |
| Dover | 3,478,485 | 2,335,690 | -1,142,795 |
| London | 2,248,550 | 2,652,114 | +403,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,398,874 | 184,996 | -1,213,878 |
| Killingholme | 1,339,178 | 0 | -1,339,178 |
| Harwich | 394,523 | 698,975 | +304,452 |
| Holyhead | 462,276 | 478,602 | +16,326 |
| Poole | 581,426 | 258,620 | -322,806 |
| Purfleet | 367,835 | 255,729 | -112,106 |
| Hull | 612,702 | 0 | -612,702 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 224,067 |
| Spain | 181,794 |
| Denmark | 3,965 |
| Germany | 2,508 |
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 | 5,775 | 218,292 | +212,517 |
| Spain | 91,001 | 90,793 | -208 |
| Denmark | 3,965 | 0 | -3,965 |
| Germany | 2,508 | 0 | -2,508 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 41,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 5,756 | 35,965 | +30,209 |
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) | 370,594 |
| Other | 41,740 |
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) | 97,474 | 273,120 | +175,646 |
| Other | 5,775 | 35,965 | +30,190 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,267 |
| Holyhead | 182,327 |
| 000 | 41,740 |
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 | 97,474 | 90,793 | -6,681 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 182,327 | +182,327 |
| 000 | 5,775 | 35,965 | +30,190 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%