Import/export HS code 04051030: Recombined butter
Butter made by recombining milk fats and other ingredients
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 | 9,016,049 |
| France | 8,057,192 |
| Belgium | 2,544,764 |
| Italy | 5,072 |
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 | 4,285,716 | 4,730,333 | +444,617 |
| France | 4,585,296 | 3,471,896 | -1,113,400 |
| Belgium | 1,048,241 | 1,496,523 | +448,282 |
| Italy | 5,072 | 0 | -5,072 |
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 | 8,251,719 |
| France | 7,550,263 |
| Belgium | 3,056,765 |
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 | 3,767,387 | 4,484,332 | +716,945 |
| France | 4,078,367 | 3,471,896 | -606,471 |
| Belgium | 1,560,242 | 1,496,523 | -63,719 |
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 | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 18,646,823 |
| Other | 764,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,924 |
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) | 9,367,326 | 9,279,497 | -87,829 |
| Other | 518,329 | 246,001 | -272,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,670 | 173,254 | +134,584 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,190,140 |
| Holyhead | 5,847,860 |
| Portsmouth | 3,265,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,507,611 |
| Dover | 802,416 |
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 | 2,643,957 | 3,546,183 | +902,226 |
| Holyhead | 2,942,238 | 2,905,622 | -36,616 |
| Portsmouth | 2,220,470 | 1,045,232 | -1,175,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 578,575 | 929,036 | +350,461 |
| Dover | 471,843 | 330,573 | -141,270 |
| 000 | 518,329 | 246,001 | -272,328 |
| Milford | 129,226 | 461,858 | +332,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,257 | 44,536 | -252,721 |
| Ayr Harbour | 33,588 | 159,202 | +125,614 |
| Fishguard | 77,314 | 28,614 | -48,700 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 47 |
| KLUMAN AND BALTER LIMITED | 46 |
| BREAD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 31 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 7 |
| BAKO LIMITED | 4 |
| STEELE FINE FOODS LIMITED | 4 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 567,360 |
| Spain | 11,472 |
| Falkland Islands | 9,056 |
| Saint Helena | 8,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,697 |
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 | 262,932 | 304,428 | +41,496 |
| Spain | 5,338 | 6,134 | +796 |
| Falkland Islands | 5,575 | 3,481 | -2,094 |
| Saint Helena | 1,527 | 7,470 | +5,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,697 | 0 | -3,697 |
| Singapore | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
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 | 519,391 |
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 | 258,547 | 260,844 | +2,297 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 554,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,053 |
| Air transport | 5,209 |
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 | 268,270 | 285,745 | +17,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 24,817 | +24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,102 | 10,951 | +3,849 |
| Air transport | 5,209 | 0 | -5,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 554,015 |
| Southampton | 18,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,574 |
| Holyhead | 9,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,209 |
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 | 268,270 | 285,745 | +17,475 |
| Southampton | 7,102 | 10,951 | +3,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 15,574 | +15,574 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,243 | +9,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,209 | 0 | -5,209 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter made by recombining milk fats and other ingredients