Import/export HS code 04081989: Various preserved eggs
Includes frozen or otherwise preserved eggs, not dried
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 241,794 |
| Netherlands | 214,890 |
| China | 188,313 |
| France | 125,668 |
| Germany | 14,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 241,794 | 0 | -241,794 |
| Netherlands | 99,610 | 115,280 | +15,670 |
| China | 20,445 | 167,868 | +147,423 |
| France | 64,707 | 60,961 | -3,746 |
| Germany | 13,261 | 1,101 | -12,160 |
| Ireland | 330 | 2,477 | +2,147 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,651 | +1,651 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 314,530 |
| Netherlands | 214,890 |
| France | 127,319 |
| Cameroon | 115,577 |
| Germany | 12,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 262,239 | 52,291 | -209,948 |
| Netherlands | 99,610 | 115,280 | +15,670 |
| France | 64,707 | 62,612 | -2,095 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 115,577 | +115,577 |
| Germany | 12,285 | 0 | -12,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 416,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 354,494 |
| Other | 18,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,715 | 167,868 | -80,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,602 | 177,892 | +1,290 |
| Other | 14,830 | 3,578 | -11,252 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 416,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,989 |
| Dover | 58,596 |
| 000 | 18,408 |
| Harwich | 18,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 248,715 | 167,868 | -80,847 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,058 | 174,931 | +73,873 |
| Dover | 57,338 | 1,258 | -56,080 |
| 000 | 14,830 | 3,578 | -11,252 |
| Harwich | 18,206 | 0 | -18,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 11,211 |
| Singapore | 3,546 |
| Spain | 218 |
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 | 10,573 | 638 | -9,935 |
| Singapore | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Spain | 211 | 7 | -204 |
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 | 10,047 |
| Poland | 774 |
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 | 9,402 | 645 | -8,757 |
| Poland | 774 | 0 | -774 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 11,429 |
| Air transport | 3,546 |
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 | 10,784 | 645 | -10,139 |
| Air transport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 11,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,546 |
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 | 10,784 | 645 | -10,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04081989
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes frozen or otherwise preserved eggs, not dried