Import/export HS code 04049023: Various whey with medium fat content
Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%
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 | 2,791,333 |
| France | 1,970,956 |
| Lithuania | 678,745 |
| Hungary | 400,930 |
| Denmark | 115,717 |
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 | 1,586,523 | 1,204,810 | -381,713 |
| France | 1,091,492 | 879,464 | -212,028 |
| Lithuania | 403,409 | 275,336 | -128,073 |
| Hungary | 0 | 400,930 | +400,930 |
| Denmark | 0 | 115,717 | +115,717 |
| Netherlands | 109,038 | 0 | -109,038 |
| Sweden | 32,376 | 38,378 | +6,002 |
| Poland | 2,303 | 8,331 | +6,028 |
| Belgium | 6,259 | 2,413 | -3,846 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,811 | +6,811 |
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 | 2,717,529 |
| France | 1,965,862 |
| Lithuania | 740,081 |
| Hungary | 400,930 |
| Denmark | 115,717 |
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 | 1,575,814 | 1,141,715 | -434,099 |
| France | 1,086,398 | 879,464 | -206,934 |
| Lithuania | 404,557 | 335,524 | -69,033 |
| Hungary | 0 | 400,930 | +400,930 |
| Denmark | 0 | 115,717 | +115,717 |
| Belgium | 111,537 | 2,413 | -109,124 |
| Sweden | 41,937 | 38,378 | -3,559 |
| Poland | 7,397 | 8,331 | +934 |
| United States | 0 | 9,718 | +9,718 |
| Finland | 2,749 | 0 | -2,749 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,087,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,543 |
| Road transport | 9,561 |
| Air transport | 4,338 |
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) | 3,165,096 | 2,922,052 | -243,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,732 | 6,811 | -48,921 |
| Road transport | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
| Air transport | 1,011 | 3,327 | +2,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,776,296 |
| Dover | 1,492,505 |
| Poole | 659,258 |
| Portsmouth | 383,012 |
| Newhaven | 274,679 |
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 | 1,575,296 | 1,201,000 | -374,296 |
| Dover | 890,211 | 602,294 | -287,917 |
| Poole | 240,078 | 419,180 | +179,102 |
| Portsmouth | 383,012 | 0 | -383,012 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 274,679 | +274,679 |
| Harwich | 0 | 274,077 | +274,077 |
| Purfleet | 7,207 | 89,340 | +82,133 |
| Felixstowe | 26,835 | 38,510 | +11,675 |
| Killingholme | 62,257 | 0 | -62,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,664 | 0 | -25,664 |
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
|
6 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 33 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 11 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 6 |
| LIQUIDLINE LIMITED | 4 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 4 |
| DOMSON LTD | 3 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 3 |
| MAVCO LTD | 3 |
| CROCKWAY FARMS LIMITED | 3 |
| GONMISOL UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,453 |
| France | 10,756 |
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 | 6,644 | 9,809 | +3,165 |
| France | 8,675 | 2,081 | -6,594 |
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) | 22,490 |
| Air transport | 4,719 |
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) | 13,804 | 8,686 | -5,118 |
| Air transport | 1,515 | 3,204 | +1,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,389 |
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 | 9,415 | 8,686 | -729 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,515 | 3,204 | +1,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,389 | 0 | -4,389 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%