Import/export HS code 04081981: Liquid eggs
Eggs in liquid form, ready for cooking or baking
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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 | 28,217,323 |
| Belgium | 14,285,545 |
| France | 5,434,041 |
| Italy | 5,325,989 |
| Ireland | 718,211 |
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 | 16,229,202 | 11,988,121 | -4,241,081 |
| Belgium | 7,091,782 | 7,193,763 | +101,981 |
| France | 3,175,265 | 2,258,776 | -916,489 |
| Italy | 1,752,317 | 3,573,672 | +1,821,355 |
| Ireland | 352,814 | 365,397 | +12,583 |
| Spain | 21,673 | 197,379 | +175,706 |
| Denmark | 120,266 | 1,070 | -119,196 |
| Poland | 58,010 | 7,055 | -50,955 |
| Germany | 14,371 | 9,460 | -4,911 |
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 | 27,860,347 |
| Belgium | 14,005,313 |
| Italy | 5,405,113 |
| France | 5,384,241 |
| Poland | 81,268 |
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 | 15,904,426 | 11,955,921 | -3,948,505 |
| Belgium | 6,919,100 | 7,086,213 | +167,113 |
| Italy | 1,843,588 | 3,561,525 | +1,717,937 |
| France | 2,912,048 | 2,472,193 | -439,855 |
| Poland | 60,458 | 20,810 | -39,648 |
| Portugal | 45,299 | 0 | -45,299 |
| Germany | 10,097 | 9,460 | -637 |
| Spain | 6,716 | 0 | -6,716 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 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) | 52,802,435 |
| Other | 1,602,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,419 |
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) | 27,696,313 | 25,106,122 | -2,590,191 |
| Other | 1,113,968 | 488,571 | -625,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,419 | 0 | -5,419 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 16,827,056 |
| Dover | 13,661,474 |
| Harwich | 7,556,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,299,178 |
| Killingholme | 4,111,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,182,694 | 8,644,362 | +461,668 |
| Dover | 7,565,749 | 6,095,725 | -1,470,024 |
| Harwich | 4,299,920 | 3,256,762 | -1,043,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,288,516 | 4,010,662 | +2,722,146 |
| Killingholme | 4,110,680 | 974 | -4,109,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,294,974 | 2,367,587 | +1,072,613 |
| 000 | 1,113,968 | 488,571 | -625,397 |
| Felixstowe | 710,654 | 469,420 | -241,234 |
| Portsmouth | 165,872 | 189,292 | +23,420 |
| Hull | 75,322 | 71,338 | -3,984 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLAN REEDER LIMITED | 53 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 53 |
| FOODSPEED LIMITED | 53 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 53 |
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| FARMVILLE LIMITED | 50 |
| CROWBOND GROCERIES LIMITED | 50 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,832,410 |
| France | 694,160 |
| Netherlands | 292,055 |
| Denmark | 183,271 |
| Italy | 63,000 |
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 | 2,784,802 | 3,047,608 | +262,806 |
| France | 694,160 | 0 | -694,160 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 292,055 | +292,055 |
| Denmark | 803 | 182,468 | +181,665 |
| Italy | 63,000 | 0 | -63,000 |
| Gibraltar | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
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 | 3,510,952 |
| Ireland | 2,039,502 |
| Italy | 739 |
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 | 1,417,444 | 2,093,508 | +676,064 |
| Ireland | 1,084,755 | 954,747 | -130,008 |
| Italy | 90 | 649 | +559 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 6,513,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,991,460 | 3,522,131 | +530,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,305 | 0 | -551,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,513,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,377 |
| Dover | 106,928 |
| London | 1,008 |
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 | 2,991,460 | 3,522,131 | +530,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,377 | 0 | -444,377 |
| Dover | 106,928 | 0 | -106,928 |
| London | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04081981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs in liquid form, ready for cooking or baking