Import/export HS code 040891: Dried egg yolks
Egg yolks that have been dried, for various uses
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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 | 17,706,704 |
| France | 10,621,159 |
| Poland | 4,509,945 |
| Italy | 3,672,864 |
| Germany | 2,937,608 |
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 | 8,450,571 | 9,256,133 | +805,562 |
| France | 5,668,620 | 4,952,539 | -716,081 |
| Poland | 3,081,796 | 1,428,149 | -1,653,647 |
| Italy | 2,057,162 | 1,615,702 | -441,460 |
| Germany | 2,077,484 | 860,124 | -1,217,360 |
| Denmark | 755,351 | 983,295 | +227,944 |
| Austria | 276,892 | 144,605 | -132,287 |
| Belgium | 129,487 | 91,529 | -37,958 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 201,856 | +201,856 |
| United States | 0 | 2,748 | +2,748 |
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 | 17,251,560 |
| France | 10,526,182 |
| Poland | 5,175,218 |
| Italy | 4,005,685 |
| Germany | 2,429,930 |
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 | 8,164,612 | 9,086,948 | +922,336 |
| France | 5,729,576 | 4,796,606 | -932,970 |
| Poland | 3,458,404 | 1,716,814 | -1,741,590 |
| Italy | 2,258,981 | 1,746,704 | -512,277 |
| Germany | 1,750,514 | 679,416 | -1,071,098 |
| Denmark | 755,351 | 983,295 | +227,944 |
| Greece | 276,892 | 113,688 | -163,204 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 201,856 | +201,856 |
| Belgium | 47,656 | 60,150 | +12,494 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 93,311 | +93,311 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 38,517,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,199,221 |
| Air transport | 317,328 |
| Other | 321 |
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) | 20,812,046 | 17,705,448 | -3,106,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,570,483 | 1,628,738 | +58,255 |
| Air transport | 114,834 | 202,494 | +87,660 |
| Other | 0 | 321 | +321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,594,245 |
| Portsmouth | 7,012,273 |
| Dover | 5,972,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,586,547 |
| Harwich | 3,828,668 |
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 | 4,018,245 | 4,576,000 | +557,755 |
| Portsmouth | 3,796,928 | 3,215,345 | -581,583 |
| Dover | 3,636,655 | 2,336,199 | -1,300,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,635,694 | 3,950,853 | +2,315,159 |
| Harwich | 3,078,970 | 749,698 | -2,329,272 |
| Felixstowe | 1,308,606 | 1,297,968 | -10,638 |
| Purfleet | 958,364 | 1,039,813 | +81,449 |
| Killingholme | 1,682,047 | 203,052 | -1,478,995 |
| London | 1,113,060 | 255,106 | -857,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 596,129 | 630,145 | +34,016 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACTOSAN-OVODAN UK LIMITED | 45 |
| UK EGG CENTRE LIMITED | 41 |
| ENGLISH PROVENDER COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 26 |
| MAYJEX LIMITED | 23 |
| BAKER & BAKER PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 21 |
| DAWN FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
| ROMIX FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
| THE DAIRY KOMPANY LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 185,932 |
| Denmark | 183,006 |
| Netherlands | 5,694 |
| Chile | 3,439 |
| Belgium | 3,136 |
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 | 11,504 | 174,428 | +162,924 |
| Denmark | 4,157 | 178,849 | +174,692 |
| Netherlands | 3,754 | 1,940 | -1,814 |
| Chile | 0 | 3,439 | +3,439 |
| Belgium | 3,136 | 0 | -3,136 |
| France | 0 | 1,007 | +1,007 |
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 | 345,148 |
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 | 10,588 | 334,560 | +323,972 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 347,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,961 |
| Road transport | 3,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,439 |
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 | 11,504 | 335,556 | +324,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,293 | 20,668 | +13,375 |
| Road transport | 3,754 | 0 | -3,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,439 | +3,439 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 347,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,878 |
| ZLC | 3,754 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,947 |
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 | 11,504 | 335,556 | +324,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,157 | 17,721 | +13,564 |
| ZLC | 3,754 | 0 | -3,754 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 3,439 | +3,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,947 | +2,947 |
| Dover | 1,568 | 0 | -1,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,568 | 0 | -1,568 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040891
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Egg yolks that have been dried, for various uses