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 | 1,883,640 |
| Germany | 581,491 |
| Italy | 199,264 |
| Spain | 154,973 |
| Netherlands | 116,167 |
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 | 866,341 | 1,017,299 | +150,958 |
| Germany | 334,496 | 246,995 | -87,501 |
| Italy | 24,949 | 174,315 | +149,366 |
| Spain | 73,968 | 81,005 | +7,037 |
| Netherlands | 116,167 | 0 | -116,167 |
| 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 | 1,883,640 |
| Spain | 154,973 |
| France | 130,952 |
| Netherlands | 116,167 |
| Italy | 68,312 |
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 | 866,341 | 1,017,299 | +150,958 |
| Spain | 73,968 | 81,005 | +7,037 |
| France | 5,120 | 125,832 | +120,712 |
| Netherlands | 116,167 | 0 | -116,167 |
| Italy | 19,829 | 48,483 | +28,654 |
| United States | 42,439 | 3,690 | -38,749 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 2,354,044 |
| Other | 581,491 |
| 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) | 1,081,425 | 1,272,619 | +191,194 |
| Other | 334,496 | 246,995 | -87,501 |
| 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 | 1,590,771 |
| 000 | 581,491 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,713 |
| London | 68,620 |
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 | 792,937 | 797,834 | +4,897 |
| 000 | 334,496 | 246,995 | -87,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,467 | 182,840 | +122,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,167 | 126,546 | +10,379 |
| London | 0 | 68,620 | +68,620 |
| 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 | 20,462 | 6,446 | -14,016 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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 | 21 |
| VISION INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 8 |
| NUTSHELL PORTIONS LIMITED | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 119,163 |
| 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 | 64,796 | 54,367 | -10,429 |
| 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 | 97,857 |
| Ireland | 18,206 |
| XI | 3,100 |
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 | 52,196 | 45,661 | -6,535 |
| Ireland | 9,500 | 8,706 | -794 |
| XI | 3,100 | 0 | -3,100 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 119,163 |
| 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 | 64,796 | 54,367 | -10,429 |
| 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 | 119,163 |
| 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 | 64,796 | 54,367 | -10,429 |
| 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%