Import/export HS code 040520: Dairy spreads
Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,551,499 |
| Denmark | 4,951,641 |
| Ireland | 4,061,361 |
| Germany | 1,649,857 |
| Italy | 487,898 |
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 | 4,513,800 | 4,037,699 | -476,101 |
| Denmark | 2,689,992 | 2,261,649 | -428,343 |
| Ireland | 1,996,677 | 2,064,684 | +68,007 |
| Germany | 987,865 | 661,992 | -325,873 |
| Italy | 259,840 | 228,058 | -31,782 |
| Romania | 141,481 | 144,312 | +2,831 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 9,130 | 0 | -9,130 |
| Netherlands | 3,566 | 3,907 | +341 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
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 | 8,474,680 |
| Denmark | 4,972,237 |
| Germany | 1,629,261 |
| Italy | 501,669 |
| Ireland | 406,603 |
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 | 4,478,990 | 3,995,690 | -483,300 |
| Denmark | 2,710,588 | 2,261,649 | -448,939 |
| Germany | 967,269 | 661,992 | -305,277 |
| Italy | 273,611 | 228,058 | -45,553 |
| Ireland | 126,293 | 280,310 | +154,017 |
| Romania | 161,262 | 158,763 | -2,499 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 16,506 | 27,838 | +11,332 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| Slovenia | 1,406 | 3,627 | +2,221 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Inner London - 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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,768,652 |
| Other | 3,716,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,584,431 |
| Road transport | 12,460 |
| 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) | 8,434,975 | 5,333,677 | -3,101,298 |
| Other | 1,932,426 | 1,784,374 | -148,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,659 | 2,294,772 | +2,005,113 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,460 | +12,460 |
| 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 | 5,826,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,143,910 |
| 000 | 3,716,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,322,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,048,222 |
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 | 3,092,205 | 2,734,591 | -357,614 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,882,261 | 2,261,649 | -620,612 |
| 000 | 1,932,426 | 1,784,374 | -148,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,701,250 | 1,620,947 | -80,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,067 | 424,155 | -199,912 |
| Felixstowe | 283,191 | 296,733 | +13,542 |
| Holyhead | 114,154 | 244,069 | +129,915 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,139 | 20,869 | +8,730 |
| Killingholme | 8,899 | 10,064 | +1,165 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,372 | +15,372 |
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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 52 |
| NATOORA LTD | 49 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 46 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 23 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 2,785,818 |
| Ireland | 1,038,779 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| China | 9,079 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,467 |
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 | 1,651,219 | 1,134,599 | -516,620 |
| Ireland | 503,159 | 535,620 | +32,461 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| China | 9,079 | 0 | -9,079 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 6,467 | +6,467 |
| Japan | 4,914 | 0 | -4,914 |
| Barbados | 4,008 | 0 | -4,008 |
| Spain | 1,100 | 1,318 | +218 |
| 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 | 740,046 |
| XI | 35,206 |
| Denmark | 15,913 |
| Germany | 5,213 |
| 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 | 376,538 | 363,508 | -13,030 |
| XI | 14,057 | 21,149 | +7,092 |
| Denmark | 6,056 | 9,857 | +3,801 |
| Germany | 2,478 | 2,735 | +257 |
| 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) | 2,958,760 |
| Other | 859,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,343 |
| Air transport | 13,993 |
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) | 1,656,564 | 1,302,196 | -354,368 |
| Other | 442,596 | 417,258 | -25,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,663 | 119,680 | +58,017 |
| Air transport | 13,993 | 0 | -13,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,005,296 |
| 000 | 859,854 |
| Southampton | 734,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 342,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,332 |
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 | 1,340,160 | 665,136 | -675,024 |
| 000 | 442,596 | 417,258 | -25,338 |
| Southampton | 264,921 | 469,463 | +204,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,663 | 280,810 | +219,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,475 | 3,857 | -43,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,993 | 0 | -13,993 |
| Portsmouth | 4,008 | 0 | -4,008 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,610 | +2,610 |
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