Import/export HS code 04049083: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,092,524 |
| Austria | 724,781 |
| Spain | 134,664 |
| Germany | 80,102 |
| Ireland | 22,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,598,699 | 6,493,825 | -3,104,874 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 84,477 | -555,827 |
| Spain | 60,984 | 73,680 | +12,696 |
| Germany | 80,102 | 0 | -80,102 |
| Ireland | 11,690 | 11,099 | -591 |
| Estonia | 13,435 | 5,552 | -7,883 |
| Italy | 13,850 | 4,836 | -9,014 |
| Poland | 3,016 | 979 | -2,037 |
| Lithuania | 1,610 | 0 | -1,610 |
| United States | 1,357 | 0 | -1,357 |
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 | 10,705,077 |
| Netherlands | 5,294,207 |
| Austria | 724,781 |
| Germany | 174,386 |
| Spain | 134,664 |
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 | 4,433,606 | 6,271,471 | +1,837,865 |
| Netherlands | 5,074,602 | 219,605 | -4,854,997 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 84,477 | -555,827 |
| Germany | 171,637 | 2,749 | -168,888 |
| Spain | 60,984 | 73,680 | +12,696 |
| Estonia | 15,045 | 5,552 | -9,493 |
| Italy | 13,850 | 4,836 | -9,014 |
| Poland | 1,972 | 979 | -993 |
| United States | 1,357 | 0 | -1,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 16,926,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,467 |
| Other | 23,836 |
| Air transport | 1,357 |
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) | 10,263,533 | 6,663,349 | -3,600,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,467 | 0 | -148,467 |
| Other | 12,737 | 11,099 | -1,638 |
| Air transport | 1,357 | 0 | -1,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 13,973,861 |
| Dover | 2,197,515 |
| Purfleet | 370,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 243,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,134,054 | 5,839,807 | -2,294,247 |
| Dover | 1,448,040 | 749,475 | -698,565 |
| Purfleet | 370,750 | 0 | -370,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,292 | 41,990 | -159,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,467 | 0 | -148,467 |
| Harwich | 55,544 | 0 | -55,544 |
| Portsmouth | 18,436 | 26,314 | +7,878 |
| 000 | 12,737 | 11,099 | -1,638 |
| Newhaven | 17,401 | 4,784 | -12,617 |
| Hull | 16,044 | 0 | -16,044 |
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 | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 37 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 31 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 18 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 5 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 1 |
| JBP FOODS LTD | 1 |
| POLISH BAKERY MAZOWSZE LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 |
| New Zealand | 12,335 |
| Gambia | 10,382 |
| China | 7,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 126,997 | 0 | -126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| New Zealand | 12,335 | 0 | -12,335 |
| Gambia | 10,382 | 0 | -10,382 |
| China | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| Ireland | 3,872 | 2,091 | -1,781 |
| Poland | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
| Cyprus | 1,996 | 0 | -1,996 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 |
| Air transport | 7,755 |
| Other | 5,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,321 | 0 | -219,321 |
| Air transport | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| Other | 3,872 | 2,091 | -1,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 67,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,755 |
| 000 | 5,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 139,332 | 0 | -139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 | 0 | -12,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| 000 | 3,872 | 2,091 | -1,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049083
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%