Import/export HS code 040520: Dairy spreads
Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,629,321 |
| Denmark | 4,279,000 |
| Ireland | 3,516,401 |
| Germany | 1,429,892 |
| Italy | 459,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,399,953 | 3,229,368 | -1,170,585 |
| Denmark | 2,618,828 | 1,660,172 | -958,656 |
| Ireland | 1,918,353 | 1,598,048 | -320,305 |
| Germany | 926,935 | 502,957 | -423,978 |
| Italy | 164,647 | 295,089 | +130,442 |
| Romania | 129,609 | 110,272 | -19,337 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 9,130 | 0 | -9,130 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| United States | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,564,160 |
| Denmark | 4,299,596 |
| Germany | 1,409,296 |
| Italy | 473,507 |
| Ireland | 296,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,367,186 | 3,196,974 | -1,170,212 |
| Denmark | 2,639,424 | 1,660,172 | -979,252 |
| Germany | 906,339 | 502,957 | -403,382 |
| Italy | 178,418 | 295,089 | +116,671 |
| Ireland | 41,882 | 254,853 | +212,971 |
| Romania | 147,726 | 120,002 | -27,724 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 16,127 | 21,467 | +5,340 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| Slovenia | 2,825 | 2,398 | -427 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 12,905,411 |
| Other | 3,281,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,459,094 |
| Air transport | 5,197 |
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) | 8,043,781 | 4,861,630 | -3,182,151 |
| Other | 1,895,049 | 1,386,659 | -508,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,319 | 1,170,775 | +882,456 |
| Air transport | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,971,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,471,269 |
| 000 | 3,281,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,108,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,037,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,225,566 | 1,745,717 | -1,479,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,811,097 | 1,660,172 | -1,150,925 |
| 000 | 1,895,049 | 1,386,659 | -508,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,310,309 | 1,798,343 | +488,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 645,412 | 392,488 | -252,924 |
| Felixstowe | 281,851 | 165,435 | -116,416 |
| Holyhead | 37,429 | 231,795 | +194,366 |
| Killingholme | 3,566 | 15,397 | +11,831 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,372 | +15,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,453 | 7,686 | +3,233 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| NATOORA LTD | 45 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 21 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 11 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 2,586,609 |
| Ireland | 908,988 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,199 |
| Japan | 9,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,728,219 | 858,390 | -869,829 |
| Ireland | 513,694 | 395,294 | -118,400 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,361 | 3,838 | -56,523 |
| Japan | 4,322 | 4,914 | +592 |
| China | 0 | 9,079 | +9,079 |
| Barbados | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Spain | 978 | 850 | -128 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 | 0 | -1,337 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 692,415 |
| XI | 28,956 |
| Denmark | 9,523 |
| Germany | 3,959 |
| Italy | 293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 396,026 | 296,389 | -99,637 |
| XI | 13,992 | 14,964 | +972 |
| Denmark | 5,820 | 3,703 | -2,117 |
| Germany | 2,306 | 1,653 | -653 |
| Italy | 0 | 293 | +293 |
| France | 41 | 12 | -29 |
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) | 2,818,569 |
| Other | 793,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,523 |
| Air transport | 20,537 |
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) | 1,791,203 | 1,027,366 | -763,837 |
| Other | 460,691 | 332,602 | -128,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,981 | 63,542 | +9,561 |
| Air transport | 6,544 | 13,993 | +7,449 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,593,298 |
| Southampton | 947,173 |
| 000 | 793,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,081,424 | 511,874 | -569,550 |
| Southampton | 600,657 | 346,516 | -254,141 |
| 000 | 460,691 | 332,602 | -128,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,981 | 224,672 | +170,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,614 | 1,228 | -104,386 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,322 | 13,993 | +9,671 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 | 2,610 | -898 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,222 | 0 | -2,222 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content