Import/export HS code 04051011: Small-pack butter
Butter in packages weighing 1 kg or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 120,043,268 |
| Denmark | 58,944,515 |
| France | 45,941,909 |
| Germany | 4,449,095 |
| Poland | 3,530,414 |
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 | 67,833,640 | 52,209,628 | -15,624,012 |
| Denmark | 31,762,823 | 27,181,692 | -4,581,131 |
| France | 23,513,006 | 22,428,903 | -1,084,103 |
| Germany | 4,223,373 | 225,722 | -3,997,651 |
| Poland | 2,745,001 | 785,413 | -1,959,588 |
| Belgium | 1,612,373 | 844,591 | -767,782 |
| Netherlands | 241,724 | 309,810 | +68,086 |
| Romania | 142,056 | 132,749 | -9,307 |
| Italy | 172,207 | 97,586 | -74,621 |
| Lithuania | 136,691 | 110,178 | -26,513 |
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 | 65,763,573 |
| Denmark | 59,081,867 |
| France | 43,942,153 |
| Poland | 4,813,382 |
| Germany | 4,180,141 |
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 | 35,998,880 | 29,764,693 | -6,234,187 |
| Denmark | 31,967,521 | 27,114,346 | -4,853,175 |
| France | 23,189,044 | 20,753,109 | -2,435,935 |
| Poland | 2,786,684 | 2,026,698 | -759,986 |
| Germany | 3,992,679 | 187,462 | -3,805,217 |
| Belgium | 1,772,790 | 1,156,357 | -616,433 |
| Netherlands | 250,632 | 223,924 | -26,708 |
| Italy | 200,389 | 118,115 | -82,274 |
| Romania | 147,538 | 132,749 | -14,789 |
| Lithuania | 124,230 | 107,503 | -16,727 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 151,427,090 |
| Other | 54,664,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,718,081 |
| Rail transport | 51,138 |
| Road transport | 2,561 |
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) | 97,206,669 | 54,220,421 | -42,986,248 |
| Other | 31,952,785 | 22,711,935 | -9,240,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,273,006 | 27,445,075 | +24,172,069 |
| Rail transport | 51,138 | 0 | -51,138 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 62,990,139 |
| 000 | 54,664,720 |
| Holyhead | 36,791,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,792,643 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,378,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 35,808,447 | 27,181,692 | -8,626,755 |
| 000 | 31,952,785 | 22,711,935 | -9,240,850 |
| Holyhead | 19,911,863 | 16,880,104 | -3,031,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,121,412 | 12,671,231 | -2,450,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,408,150 | 9,970,299 | -1,437,851 |
| Dover | 9,112,984 | 9,372,279 | +259,295 |
| Portsmouth | 5,432,906 | 3,232,309 | -2,200,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,488,624 | 1,983,312 | -505,312 |
| Milford | 815,017 | 213,358 | -601,659 |
| Harwich | 169,357 | 28,941 | -140,416 |
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
|
51 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
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 | 53 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 53 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 53 |
| MASPO LTD | 53 |
| FROMAGERIE BEILLEVAIRE UK LIMITED | 53 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 53 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 49 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 22,469,266 |
| China | 2,991,195 |
| Netherlands | 2,517,962 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,384,332 |
| United States | 1,165,803 |
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 | 11,005,977 | 11,463,289 | +457,312 |
| China | 2,482,050 | 509,145 | -1,972,905 |
| Netherlands | 1,897,574 | 620,388 | -1,277,186 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 425,145 | 959,187 | +534,042 |
| United States | 765,741 | 400,062 | -365,679 |
| Bulgaria | 351,058 | 425,974 | +74,916 |
| Cyprus | 316,966 | 313,824 | -3,142 |
| United Arab Emirates | 307,290 | 261,318 | -45,972 |
| Qatar | 144,478 | 420,518 | +276,040 |
| Italy | 310,642 | 253,145 | -57,497 |
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 | 25,531,706 |
| Ireland | 712,494 |
| France | 239,834 |
| Poland | 66,229 |
| Germany | 54,796 |
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 | 13,141,567 | 12,390,139 | -751,428 |
| Ireland | 255,691 | 456,803 | +201,112 |
| France | 16,532 | 223,302 | +206,770 |
| Poland | 33,792 | 32,437 | -1,355 |
| Germany | 23,729 | 31,067 | +7,338 |
| Netherlands | 7,788 | 2,308 | -5,480 |
| Belgium | 437 | 98 | -339 |
| Italy | 125 | 0 | -125 |
| Cyprus | 70 | 0 | -70 |
| Greece | 41 | 0 | -41 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 27,025,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,195,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,182,012 |
| Air transport | 391,066 |
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 | 13,721,875 | 13,303,492 | -418,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,798,999 | 3,396,603 | -2,402,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,351 | 389,661 | -402,690 |
| Air transport | 189,981 | 201,085 | +11,104 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 27,025,367 |
| Belfast Port | 5,385,934 |
| Southampton | 1,450,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 962,632 |
| Portsmouth | 808,811 |
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 | 13,721,875 | 13,303,492 | -418,383 |
| Belfast Port | 3,697,816 | 1,688,118 | -2,009,698 |
| Southampton | 1,056,816 | 393,923 | -662,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 460,207 | 502,425 | +42,218 |
| Portsmouth | 403,815 | 404,996 | +1,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 499,989 | 296,746 | -203,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,123 | 199,069 | +12,946 |
| Felixstowe | 50,513 | 331,337 | +280,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 186,501 | 47,337 | -139,164 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,049 | 8,911 | -136,138 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter in packages weighing 1 kg or less