Import/export HS code 040590: Various milk fats and oils
Other fats and oils derived from milk
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 30,207,017 |
| New Zealand | 15,463,863 |
| Ireland | 8,239,337 |
| Belgium | 3,906,727 |
| Germany | 1,642,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,581,832 | 14,625,185 | -956,647 |
| New Zealand | 8,877,223 | 6,586,640 | -2,290,583 |
| Ireland | 4,768,201 | 3,471,136 | -1,297,065 |
| Belgium | 2,014,584 | 1,892,143 | -122,441 |
| Germany | 1,392,483 | 249,838 | -1,142,645 |
| France | 410,977 | 301,242 | -109,735 |
| Bulgaria | 126,146 | 170,836 | +44,690 |
| Poland | 1,079 | 176,899 | +175,820 |
| Denmark | 28,274 | 112,930 | +84,656 |
| Italy | 109,797 | 18,984 | -90,813 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 30,513,693 |
| New Zealand | 15,463,863 |
| Ireland | 5,235,182 |
| Belgium | 2,750,179 |
| Germany | 1,642,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,799,233 | 14,714,460 | -1,084,773 |
| New Zealand | 8,877,223 | 6,586,640 | -2,290,583 |
| Ireland | 3,227,211 | 2,007,971 | -1,219,240 |
| Belgium | 1,301,005 | 1,449,174 | +148,169 |
| Germany | 1,392,483 | 249,838 | -1,142,645 |
| France | 226,757 | 155,841 | -70,916 |
| Bulgaria | 126,146 | 213,465 | +87,319 |
| Poland | 1,079 | 177,905 | +176,826 |
| Denmark | 28,274 | 112,930 | +84,656 |
| Italy | 106,986 | 18,984 | -88,002 |
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 | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 41,318,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,483,972 |
| Other | 4,225,091 |
| Air transport | 25,092 |
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) | 22,242,497 | 19,075,855 | -3,166,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,847,242 | 6,636,730 | -2,210,512 |
| Other | 2,306,466 | 1,918,625 | -387,841 |
| Air transport | 16,202 | 8,890 | -7,312 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,805,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,660,095 |
| Felixstowe | 5,574,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,051,290 |
| Dover | 4,310,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 12,718,902 | 12,086,180 | -632,722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,195,122 | 4,464,973 | -730,149 |
| Felixstowe | 5,569,715 | 4,997 | -5,564,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 958,604 | 4,092,686 | +3,134,082 |
| Dover | 2,500,587 | 1,810,148 | -690,439 |
| 000 | 2,306,466 | 1,918,625 | -387,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,639 | 1,434,600 | +1,161,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 817,114 | 835,296 | +18,182 |
| Killingholme | 1,467,609 | 0 | -1,467,609 |
| Harwich | 497,597 | 679,337 | +181,740 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 92,963,013 |
| Netherlands | 68,889,996 |
| Belgium | 22,155,754 |
| Spain | 11,243,112 |
| France | 5,399,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 47,002,747 | 45,960,266 | -1,042,481 |
| Netherlands | 39,969,685 | 28,920,311 | -11,049,374 |
| Belgium | 10,348,565 | 11,807,189 | +1,458,624 |
| Spain | 5,994,810 | 5,248,302 | -746,508 |
| France | 2,365,295 | 3,033,906 | +668,611 |
| Poland | 2,816,574 | 2,068,626 | -747,948 |
| Germany | 1,296,308 | 2,055,073 | +758,765 |
| Sweden | 1,467,150 | 1,800,818 | +333,668 |
| Lithuania | 924,090 | 1,872,175 | +948,085 |
| Ireland | 1,125,543 | 1,282,549 | +157,006 |
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 | 301,985 |
| Ireland | 65,859 |
| India | 48 |
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 | 0 | 301,985 | +301,985 |
| Ireland | 65,825 | 34 | -65,791 |
| India | 0 | 48 | +48 |
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) | 218,652,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,245,916 |
| Other | 370,902 |
| Air transport | 201,561 |
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) | 113,635,576 | 105,017,213 | -8,618,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,184,497 | 3,061,419 | -123,078 |
| Other | 67,694 | 303,208 | +235,514 |
| Air transport | 72,923 | 128,638 | +55,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 98,040,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,796,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,786,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,049,365 |
| Felixstowe | 3,126,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 57,072,939 | 40,968,045 | -16,104,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,690,095 | 25,106,572 | -2,583,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,666,490 | 16,120,112 | +453,622 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,339,324 | 15,710,041 | +4,370,717 |
| Felixstowe | 2,212,951 | 914,018 | -1,298,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 772,196 | 1,764,737 | +992,541 |
| Hull | 286,113 | 2,232,042 | +1,945,929 |
| London | 304,928 | 1,270,718 | +965,790 |
| Poole | 0 | 1,414,557 | +1,414,557 |
| Holyhead | 513,225 | 825,541 | +312,316 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fats and oils derived from milk