Import/export HS code 04052030: High-fat dairy spreads
Dairy spreads with 60% to 75% fat content
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,471,660 |
| Germany | 1,486,424 |
| Denmark | 626,607 |
| Ireland | 465,744 |
| Belgium | 17,940 |
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 | 4,477,165 | 3,994,495 | -482,670 |
| Germany | 824,432 | 661,992 | -162,440 |
| Denmark | 605,300 | 21,307 | -583,993 |
| Ireland | 146,301 | 319,443 | +173,142 |
| Belgium | 17,940 | 0 | -17,940 |
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 | 8,471,660 |
| Germany | 1,465,828 |
| Denmark | 647,203 |
| Ireland | 364,624 |
| Belgium | 17,940 |
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 | 4,477,165 | 3,994,495 | -482,670 |
| Germany | 803,836 | 661,992 | -141,844 |
| Denmark | 625,896 | 21,307 | -604,589 |
| Ireland | 102,023 | 262,601 | +160,578 |
| Belgium | 17,940 | 0 | -17,940 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 10,357,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 610,181 |
| Other | 101,120 |
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) | 5,743,669 | 4,613,405 | -1,130,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,191 | 326,990 | +43,799 |
| Other | 44,278 | 56,842 | +12,564 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,454,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,079,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 833,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 655,443 |
| Felixstowe | 579,924 |
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 | 2,927,814 | 2,527,169 | -400,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,611,753 | 1,467,326 | -144,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,943 | 365,259 | -102,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 634,136 | 21,307 | -612,829 |
| Felixstowe | 283,191 | 296,733 | +13,542 |
| Holyhead | 92,231 | 226,360 | +134,129 |
| 000 | 44,278 | 56,842 | +12,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,792 | 20,869 | +11,077 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 46 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 23 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 4 |
| MAGAZA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 1 |
| STEAKBOX LIMITED | 1 |
| THE SAUSAGE MAN UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | 194,720 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,691 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 |
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 | 65,985 | 128,735 | +62,750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,691 | +2,691 |
| 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 | 9,661 |
| XI | 371 |
| Italy | 293 |
| France | 53 |
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 | 2,938 | 6,723 | +3,785 |
| XI | 0 | 371 | +371 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,343 |
| Other | 13,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,663 | 119,680 | +58,017 |
| Other | 4,322 | 9,055 | +4,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,337 | 2,691 | +1,354 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 181,343 |
| 000 | 13,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 61,663 | 119,680 | +58,017 |
| 000 | 4,322 | 9,055 | +4,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337 | 2,691 | +1,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04052030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dairy spreads with 60% to 75% fat content