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 | 1,786,306 |
| Germany | 540,362 |
| Italy | 213,181 |
| Spain | 163,697 |
| Netherlands | 77,118 |
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 | 909,755 | 876,551 | -33,204 |
| Germany | 329,876 | 210,486 | -119,390 |
| Italy | 47,179 | 166,002 | +118,823 |
| Spain | 84,458 | 79,239 | -5,219 |
| Netherlands | 77,118 | 0 | -77,118 |
| United States | 46,129 | 0 | -46,129 |
| Ireland | 0 | 12,882 | +12,882 |
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 | 1,786,306 |
| Spain | 163,697 |
| France | 144,869 |
| Netherlands | 77,118 |
| 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 | 909,755 | 876,551 | -33,204 |
| Spain | 84,458 | 79,239 | -5,219 |
| France | 5,120 | 139,749 | +134,629 |
| Netherlands | 77,118 | 0 | -77,118 |
| Italy | 42,059 | 26,253 | -15,806 |
| United States | 46,129 | 0 | -46,129 |
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) | 2,240,302 |
| Other | 553,244 |
| 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) | 1,118,510 | 1,121,792 | +3,282 |
| Other | 329,876 | 223,368 | -106,508 |
| Air transport | 46,129 | 0 | -46,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,519,626 |
| 000 | 553,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 215,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,664 |
| London | 74,793 |
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 | 876,799 | 642,827 | -233,972 |
| 000 | 329,876 | 223,368 | -106,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,972 | 182,840 | +149,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,118 | 126,546 | +49,428 |
| London | 0 | 74,793 | +74,793 |
| Hull | 22,230 | 37,470 | +15,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,055 | 25,105 | +50 |
| Portsmouth | 21,912 | 25,765 | +3,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,129 | 0 | -46,129 |
| Purfleet | 24,596 | 0 | -24,596 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 22 |
| VISION INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 | 112,125 |
| 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 | 61,847 | 50,278 | -11,569 |
| 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 | 93,005 |
| Ireland | 17,145 |
| XI | 1,975 |
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 | 50,561 | 42,444 | -8,117 |
| Ireland | 9,311 | 7,834 | -1,477 |
| XI | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 112,125 |
| 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 | 61,847 | 50,278 | -11,569 |
| 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 | 112,125 |
| 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 | 61,847 | 50,278 | -11,569 |
| 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%