Import/export HS code 04052010: Medium-fat dairy spreads
Dairy spreads with 39% to 60% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,149,901 |
| Italy | 459,736 |
| Romania | 239,881 |
| France | 72,935 |
| Belgium | 49,931 |
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 | 1,852,951 | 1,296,950 | -556,001 |
| Italy | 164,647 | 295,089 | +130,442 |
| Romania | 129,609 | 110,272 | -19,337 |
| France | 39,608 | 33,327 | -6,281 |
| Belgium | 27,974 | 21,957 | -6,017 |
| Bulgaria | 9,130 | 0 | -9,130 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| United States | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
| Slovenia | 2,825 | 0 | -2,825 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,201 | +1,201 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 473,507 |
| Romania | 267,728 |
| Belgium | 49,931 |
| Ireland | 38,859 |
| Bulgaria | 37,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 178,418 | 295,089 | +116,671 |
| Romania | 147,726 | 120,002 | -27,724 |
| Belgium | 27,974 | 21,957 | -6,017 |
| Ireland | 24,404 | 14,455 | -9,949 |
| Bulgaria | 16,127 | 21,467 | +5,340 |
| France | 6,841 | 933 | -5,908 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,173,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 813,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,468 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,847,125 | 1,325,959 | -521,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 380,540 | 432,837 | +52,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,173,084 |
| Dover | 365,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,096 |
| Holyhead | 36,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,847,125 | 1,325,959 | -521,166 |
| Dover | 157,927 | 207,712 | +49,785 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,157 | 113,280 | +21,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,103 | 81,993 | -18,110 |
| Holyhead | 22,057 | 14,455 | -7,602 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 15,397 | +15,397 |
| London | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| Portsmouth | 5,949 | 0 | -5,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,347 | 0 | -2,347 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 14 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 11 |
| O'KANE DIRECT LTD | 9 |
| THE COMPLEAT FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 8 |
| BEST GROCERY LTD | 6 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 5 |
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+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 758,791 |
| South Korea | 571,039 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,971 |
| Barbados | 4,008 |
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 | 451,146 | 307,645 | -143,501 |
| South Korea | 224,523 | 346,516 | +121,993 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,361 | 2,610 | -57,751 |
| Barbados | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Spain | 978 | 850 | -128 |
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 | 669,973 |
| XI | 27,168 |
| Denmark | 9,523 |
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 | 391,962 | 278,011 | -113,951 |
| XI | 12,575 | 14,593 | +2,018 |
| Denmark | 5,820 | 3,703 | -2,117 |
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) | 796,926 |
| Other | 760,619 |
| Air transport | 2,222 |
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) | 282,662 | 514,264 | +231,602 |
| Other | 452,124 | 308,495 | -143,629 |
| Air transport | 2,222 | 0 | -2,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 760,619 |
| Southampton | 524,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,277 |
| Portsmouth | 4,008 |
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 | 452,124 | 308,495 | -143,629 |
| Southampton | 178,385 | 346,516 | +168,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,277 | 0 | -104,277 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,610 | +2,610 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,222 | 0 | -2,222 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04052010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dairy spreads with 39% to 60% fat content