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 | 18,150,869 |
| Austria | 864,153 |
| Spain | 170,463 |
| Germany | 102,388 |
| Ireland | 33,046 |
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 | 9,459,670 | 8,691,199 | -768,471 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 223,849 | -416,455 |
| Spain | 62,255 | 108,208 | +45,953 |
| Germany | 80,102 | 22,286 | -57,816 |
| Ireland | 12,574 | 20,472 | +7,898 |
| Italy | 12,429 | 8,281 | -4,148 |
| Estonia | 8,606 | 5,552 | -3,054 |
| Poland | 3,995 | 0 | -3,995 |
| 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 | 12,761,241 |
| Netherlands | 5,296,388 |
| Austria | 864,153 |
| Germany | 196,672 |
| Spain | 170,463 |
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 | 4,085,753 | 8,675,488 | +4,589,735 |
| Netherlands | 5,283,426 | 12,962 | -5,270,464 |
| Austria | 640,304 | 223,849 | -416,455 |
| Germany | 171,637 | 25,035 | -146,602 |
| Spain | 62,255 | 108,208 | +45,953 |
| Italy | 12,429 | 8,281 | -4,148 |
| Estonia | 10,216 | 5,552 | -4,664 |
| Poland | 2,951 | 0 | -2,951 |
| 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 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 19,179,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,467 |
| Other | 34,093 |
| 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) | 10,120,504 | 9,059,375 | -1,061,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,467 | 0 | -148,467 |
| Other | 13,621 | 20,472 | +6,851 |
| 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 | 15,990,000 |
| Dover | 2,393,959 |
| Purfleet | 370,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,761 |
| 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 | 7,937,644 | 8,052,356 | +114,712 |
| Dover | 1,506,871 | 887,088 | -619,783 |
| Purfleet | 370,750 | 0 | -370,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,263 | 69,498 | -128,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,467 | 0 | -148,467 |
| Harwich | 55,544 | 0 | -55,544 |
| Portsmouth | 18,436 | 26,314 | +7,878 |
| Newhaven | 14,001 | 24,119 | +10,118 |
| 000 | 13,621 | 20,472 | +6,851 |
| 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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 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 | 40 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 34 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 18 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 5 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 5 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| DELITALIA LIMITED | 2 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 1 |
| JBP FOODS 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3,788 | 2,573 | -1,215 |
| Cyprus | 1,996 | 0 | -1,996 |
| Poland | 1,695 | 0 | -1,695 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
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 | 6,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,781 |
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 | 3,788 | 2,573 | -1,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,695 | 1,086 | -609 |
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 | 6,361 |
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 | 3,788 | 2,573 | -1,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,695 | 0 | -1,695 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
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%