Import/export HS code 170219: Various lactose products
All other lactose sugars not meeting 99% purity
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,591,515 |
| France | 1,028,505 |
| Belgium | 481,309 |
| Ireland | 247,716 |
| Netherlands | 233,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,002,278 | 1,589,237 | +586,959 |
| France | 598,325 | 430,180 | -168,145 |
| Belgium | 436,690 | 44,619 | -392,071 |
| Ireland | 87,773 | 159,943 | +72,170 |
| Netherlands | 120,089 | 113,123 | -6,966 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 24,165 | -7,980 |
| India | 12,249 | 36,087 | +23,838 |
| United States | 19,789 | 12,909 | -6,880 |
| Italy | 9,545 | 5,737 | -3,808 |
| Taiwan | 7,367 | 0 | -7,367 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,881,949 |
| France | 1,015,312 |
| China | 401,046 |
| Denmark | 56,310 |
| India | 47,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,159,915 | 1,722,034 | +562,119 |
| France | 585,132 | 430,180 | -154,952 |
| China | 401,046 | 0 | -401,046 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 24,165 | -7,980 |
| India | 11,064 | 36,087 | +25,023 |
| Belgium | 10,991 | 22,037 | +11,046 |
| Italy | 9,545 | 18,646 | +9,101 |
| United States | 19,789 | 2,908 | -16,881 |
| Taiwan | 8,562 | 0 | -8,562 |
| Lebanon | 5,316 | 0 | -5,316 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 4,005,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,256 |
| Other | 246,752 |
| Air transport | 76,150 |
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) | 1,786,491 | 2,219,048 | +432,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,964 | 2,292 | -420,672 |
| Other | 87,773 | 158,979 | +71,206 |
| Air transport | 37,372 | 38,778 | +1,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,716,559 |
| Eurotunnel | 623,760 |
| Felixstowe | 318,225 |
| London | 298,490 |
| 000 | 246,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,335,520 | 1,381,039 | +45,519 |
| Eurotunnel | 237,536 | 386,224 | +148,688 |
| Felixstowe | 24,550 | 293,675 | +269,125 |
| London | 296,554 | 1,936 | -294,618 |
| 000 | 87,773 | 158,979 | +71,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,177 | 65,532 | -59,645 |
| Harwich | 49,661 | 91,841 | +42,180 |
| Middlesbrough | 66,738 | 0 | -66,738 |
| Hull | 55,464 | 0 | -55,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,733 | 35,852 | +30,119 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 17 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 11 |
| BARD PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| TEREOS UK & IRELAND LTD | 6 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 6 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 5 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 4 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,051,067 |
| United Arab Emirates | 131,839 |
| Canada | 69,725 |
| United States | 55,560 |
| Denmark | 23,219 |
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 | 1,678,608 | 2,372,459 | +693,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,317 | 92,522 | +53,205 |
| Canada | 41,427 | 28,298 | -13,129 |
| United States | 47,185 | 8,375 | -38,810 |
| Denmark | 17,340 | 5,879 | -11,461 |
| South Africa | 14,646 | 0 | -14,646 |
| Netherlands | 6,027 | 5,369 | -658 |
| Australia | 7,700 | 0 | -7,700 |
| Bahrain | 5,924 | 0 | -5,924 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,289 | +5,289 |
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 | 3,986,065 |
| France | 245 |
| Ireland | 132 |
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 | 1,652,764 | 2,333,301 | +680,537 |
| France | 136 | 109 | -27 |
| Ireland | 81 | 51 | -30 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,023,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,181 |
| Air transport | 93,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,089 |
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 | 1,662,366 | 2,361,112 | +698,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,482 | 126,699 | +32,217 |
| Air transport | 85,516 | 8,375 | -77,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,269 | 23,820 | +1,551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,023,478 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,074 |
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 | 1,662,366 | 2,361,112 | +698,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,887 | 90,775 | +30,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,912 | 2,970 | -77,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,400 | 32,033 | +16,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,195 | 5,879 | -13,316 |
| Holyhead | 16,242 | 7,612 | -8,630 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,604 | 5,405 | +801 |
| Harwich | 6,027 | 3,916 | -2,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,104 | +7,104 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 170219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other lactose sugars not meeting 99% purity