Import/export HS code 04049081: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,640,173 |
| Germany | 539,728 |
| Netherlands | 155,323 |
| Spain | 133,395 |
| Italy | 122,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 857,829 | 782,344 | -75,485 |
| Germany | 329,200 | 210,528 | -118,672 |
| Netherlands | 155,323 | 0 | -155,323 |
| Spain | 69,879 | 63,516 | -6,363 |
| Italy | 24,949 | 97,877 | +72,928 |
| United States | 42,439 | 3,690 | -38,749 |
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 | 1,640,173 |
| Netherlands | 155,323 |
| Spain | 133,395 |
| France | 80,767 |
| United States | 46,129 |
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 | 857,829 | 782,344 | -75,485 |
| Netherlands | 155,323 | 0 | -155,323 |
| Spain | 69,879 | 63,516 | -6,363 |
| France | 5,120 | 75,647 | +70,527 |
| United States | 42,439 | 3,690 | -38,749 |
| Italy | 19,829 | 22,230 | +2,401 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,051,717 |
| Other | 539,728 |
| Air transport | 46,129 |
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) | 1,107,980 | 943,737 | -164,243 |
| Other | 329,200 | 210,528 | -118,672 |
| Air transport | 42,439 | 3,690 | -38,749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,329,481 |
| 000 | 539,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,417 |
| London | 51,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 721,320 | 608,161 | -113,159 |
| 000 | 329,200 | 210,528 | -118,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,802 | 139,414 | +23,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,323 | 52,094 | -103,229 |
| London | 0 | 51,214 | +51,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,055 | 25,105 | +50 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,439 | 3,690 | -38,749 |
| Hull | 0 | 45,783 | +45,783 |
| Portsmouth | 21,912 | 19,445 | -2,467 |
| Newhaven | 24,143 | 2,521 | -21,622 |
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 | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 18 |
| VISION INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 7 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 111,390 |
| 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 | 67,685 | 43,705 | -23,980 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
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 | 92,598 |
| Ireland | 15,391 |
| XI | 3,401 |
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 | 55,374 | 37,224 | -18,150 |
| Ireland | 8,910 | 6,481 | -2,429 |
| XI | 3,401 | 0 | -3,401 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 111,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 67,685 | 43,705 | -23,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 111,390 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 67,685 | 43,705 | -23,980 |
| Hull | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%