Import/export HS code 040510: Butter
All types of butter, including recombined and whey butter
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 358,340,579 |
| France | 67,797,141 |
| Denmark | 62,885,432 |
| New Zealand | 39,389,887 |
| Netherlands | 34,707,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 191,733,277 | 166,607,302 | -25,125,975 |
| France | 34,239,535 | 33,557,606 | -681,929 |
| Denmark | 31,847,504 | 31,037,928 | -809,576 |
| New Zealand | 15,830,024 | 23,559,863 | +7,729,839 |
| Netherlands | 12,625,860 | 22,081,942 | +9,456,082 |
| Belgium | 10,811,483 | 8,651,815 | -2,159,668 |
| Germany | 4,627,091 | 811,455 | -3,815,636 |
| Poland | 3,527,252 | 1,589,008 | -1,938,244 |
| Italy | 330,643 | 234,950 | -95,693 |
| Romania | 130,185 | 147,369 | +17,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 256,899,855 |
| France | 73,853,680 |
| Denmark | 62,989,199 |
| New Zealand | 39,389,887 |
| Netherlands | 19,297,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 138,298,034 | 118,601,821 | -19,696,213 |
| France | 36,513,459 | 37,340,221 | +826,762 |
| Denmark | 31,935,468 | 31,053,731 | -881,737 |
| New Zealand | 15,830,024 | 23,559,863 | +7,729,839 |
| Netherlands | 11,974,675 | 7,322,750 | -4,651,925 |
| Belgium | 7,017,544 | 6,631,154 | -386,390 |
| Germany | 4,754,273 | 3,481,982 | -1,272,291 |
| Poland | 4,112,932 | 2,803,597 | -1,309,335 |
| Portugal | 1,590,180 | 35,635 | -1,554,545 |
| Italy | 487,555 | 264,268 | -223,287 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 - East and North East | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 349,234,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,886,293 |
| Other | 109,575,253 |
| Rail transport | 51,138 |
| Air transport | 30,045 |
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) | 201,447,337 | 147,786,813 | -53,660,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,162,558 | 83,723,735 | +31,561,177 |
| Other | 52,583,636 | 56,991,617 | +4,407,981 |
| Rail transport | 51,138 | 0 | -51,138 |
| Air transport | 18,240 | 11,805 | -6,435 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,561 | +2,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 146,480,696 |
| 000 | 109,575,253 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,951,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,028,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,740,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 74,920,236 | 71,560,460 | -3,359,776 |
| 000 | 52,583,636 | 56,991,617 | +4,407,981 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,584,959 | 24,366,308 | -21,218,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,989,576 | 31,038,962 | -4,950,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,795,276 | 20,944,851 | -850,425 |
| Ayr Harbour | 15,218,858 | 19,151,557 | +3,932,699 |
| Dover | 14,480,811 | 16,124,284 | +1,643,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,648,981 | 22,287,583 | +19,638,602 |
| Portsmouth | 8,589,936 | 5,871,346 | -2,718,590 |
| Felixstowe | 13,202,181 | 1,201,925 | -12,000,256 |
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 | 74 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 48 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-12 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 52 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 52 |
| FROMAGERIE BEILLEVAIRE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 52 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 112,067,729 |
| Ireland | 57,767,801 |
| France | 38,526,699 |
| Netherlands | 22,627,653 |
| Morocco | 9,318,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 54,292,161 | 57,775,568 | +3,483,407 |
| Ireland | 31,733,777 | 26,034,024 | -5,699,753 |
| France | 12,861,524 | 25,665,175 | +12,803,651 |
| Netherlands | 14,243,069 | 8,384,584 | -5,858,485 |
| Morocco | 4,639,876 | 4,678,707 | +38,831 |
| Libya | 3,016,257 | 4,263,442 | +1,247,185 |
| Egypt | 1,322,234 | 4,460,324 | +3,138,090 |
| Kuwait | 1,538,581 | 2,919,638 | +1,381,057 |
| Poland | 878,759 | 3,163,321 | +2,284,562 |
| Germany | 580,291 | 3,430,725 | +2,850,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 229,173,776 |
| Ireland | 769,823 |
| France | 218,048 |
| Poland | 64,859 |
| Germany | 53,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 109,979,572 | 119,194,204 | +9,214,632 |
| Ireland | 245,790 | 524,033 | +278,243 |
| France | 13,243 | 204,805 | +191,562 |
| Poland | 30,596 | 34,263 | +3,667 |
| Germany | 16,478 | 36,814 | +20,336 |
| Netherlands | 9,070 | 3,440 | -5,630 |
| Viet Nam | 3,073 | 0 | -3,073 |
| Belgium | 1,284 | 1,694 | +410 |
| China | 378 | 0 | -378 |
| Italy | 67 | 125 | +58 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 230,834,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,005,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,473,096 |
| Air transport | 1,583,846 |
| Road transport | 652,179 |
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 | 110,600,437 | 120,234,119 | +9,633,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,060,398 | 27,945,042 | +8,884,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,010,046 | 9,463,050 | +3,453,004 |
| Air transport | 280,474 | 1,303,372 | +1,022,898 |
| Road transport | 162,614 | 489,565 | +326,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 230,834,556 |
| Belfast Port | 33,269,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,465,843 |
| Dover | 4,993,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,819,532 |
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 | 110,600,437 | 120,234,119 | +9,633,682 |
| Belfast Port | 12,235,073 | 21,033,997 | +8,798,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,585,294 | 2,880,549 | +295,255 |
| Dover | 1,173,168 | 3,820,653 | +2,647,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,413,599 | 3,405,933 | +1,992,334 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,428,972 | 1,470,777 | -958,195 |
| Southampton | 1,097,266 | 1,221,102 | +123,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,046,788 | 463,808 | -582,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,876 | 1,296,604 | +1,105,728 |
| Holyhead | 836,993 | 633,837 | -203,156 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of butter, including recombined and whey butter