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 | 368,634 |
| Netherlands | 250,986 |
| China | 188,313 |
| France | 115,875 |
| Germany | 14,162 |
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 | 368,634 | 0 | -368,634 |
| Netherlands | 117,500 | 133,486 | +15,986 |
| China | 20,445 | 167,868 | +147,423 |
| France | 57,338 | 58,537 | +1,199 |
| Germany | 4,017 | 10,145 | +6,128 |
| Latvia | 2,453 | 0 | -2,453 |
| Ireland | 330 | 1,920 | +1,590 |
| 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 | 441,370 |
| Netherlands | 250,986 |
| France | 117,526 |
| 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 | 389,079 | 52,291 | -336,788 |
| Netherlands | 117,500 | 133,486 | +15,986 |
| France | 57,338 | 60,188 | +2,850 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 115,577 | +115,577 |
| Germany | 3,408 | 8,877 | +5,469 |
| Latvia | 2,453 | 0 | -2,453 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 383,250 |
| Other | 17,651 |
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) | 375,555 | 167,868 | -207,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,699 | 202,551 | +21,852 |
| Other | 14,463 | 3,188 | -11,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 543,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,292 |
| Dover | 61,049 |
| Harwich | 18,206 |
| 000 | 17,651 |
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 | 375,555 | 167,868 | -207,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,908 | 181,384 | +60,476 |
| Dover | 59,791 | 1,258 | -58,533 |
| Harwich | 0 | 18,206 | +18,206 |
| 000 | 14,463 | 3,188 | -11,275 |
| 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 | 12,187 |
| Singapore | 7,465 |
| Spain | 249 |
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 | 2,198 | 9,989 | +7,791 |
| Singapore | 7,465 | 0 | -7,465 |
| Spain | 216 | 33 | -183 |
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 | 10,020 |
| Poland | 819 |
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 | 137 | 9,883 | +9,746 |
| Poland | 819 | 0 | -819 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 12,436 |
| Air transport | 7,465 |
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 | 2,414 | 10,022 | +7,608 |
| Air transport | 7,465 | 0 | -7,465 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,465 |
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 | 2,414 | 10,022 | +7,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,465 | 0 | -7,465 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04081989
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes frozen or otherwise preserved eggs, not dried