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 | 3,017,859 |
| France | 1,180,955 |
| Ireland | 710,923 |
| Belgium | 410,421 |
| Netherlands | 332,252 |
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 | 1,000,558 | 2,017,301 | +1,016,743 |
| France | 584,922 | 596,033 | +11,111 |
| Ireland | 57,266 | 653,657 | +596,391 |
| Belgium | 345,236 | 65,185 | -280,051 |
| Netherlands | 151,914 | 180,338 | +28,424 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 28,541 | -3,604 |
| India | 4,907 | 41,065 | +36,158 |
| United States | 19,789 | 12,909 | -6,880 |
| Taiwan | 7,367 | 0 | -7,367 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,737 | +5,737 |
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 | 3,339,645 |
| France | 1,179,061 |
| China | 308,610 |
| Netherlands | 92,576 |
| Denmark | 60,686 |
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 | 1,189,712 | 2,149,933 | +960,221 |
| France | 583,028 | 596,033 | +13,005 |
| China | 308,610 | 0 | -308,610 |
| Netherlands | 1,428 | 91,148 | +89,720 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 28,541 | -3,604 |
| India | 3,722 | 36,087 | +32,365 |
| United States | 20,771 | 4,684 | -16,087 |
| Belgium | 0 | 22,037 | +22,037 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,646 | +18,646 |
| Taiwan | 8,562 | 0 | -8,562 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 4,668,435 |
| Other | 709,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,941 |
| Air transport | 79,584 |
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) | 1,797,115 | 2,871,320 | +1,074,205 |
| Other | 56,302 | 653,657 | +597,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 321,604 | 41,337 | -280,267 |
| Air transport | 35,851 | 43,733 | +7,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,028,988 |
| Eurotunnel | 720,551 |
| 000 | 709,959 |
| Felixstowe | 478,398 |
| London | 238,302 |
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 | 1,325,407 | 1,703,581 | +378,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,000 | 461,551 | +202,551 |
| 000 | 56,302 | 653,657 | +597,355 |
| Felixstowe | 37,444 | 440,954 | +403,510 |
| London | 237,348 | 954 | -236,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,509 | 70,525 | -56,984 |
| Harwich | 35,647 | 102,591 | +66,944 |
| Hull | 39,232 | 66,755 | +27,523 |
| Middlesbrough | 54,748 | 0 | -54,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,228 | 34,888 | +29,660 |
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 | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
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 | 19 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 11 |
| BARD PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 6 |
| TEREOS UK & IRELAND LTD | 6 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 6 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 4 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 4,473,208 |
| United Arab Emirates | 131,839 |
| Canada | 62,025 |
| United States | 55,738 |
| Denmark | 30,159 |
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 | 1,562,059 | 2,911,149 | +1,349,090 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,159 | 53,680 | -24,479 |
| Canada | 46,625 | 15,400 | -31,225 |
| United States | 39,663 | 16,075 | -23,588 |
| Denmark | 17,340 | 12,819 | -4,521 |
| Netherlands | 6,027 | 12,318 | +6,291 |
| South Africa | 14,646 | 0 | -14,646 |
| Australia | 7,700 | 0 | -7,700 |
| Bahrain | 5,924 | 0 | -5,924 |
| Italy | 5,289 | 0 | -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 | 4,402,013 |
| France | 214 |
| Ireland | 112 |
| Netherlands | 26 |
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 | 1,523,464 | 2,878,549 | +1,355,085 |
| France | 143 | 71 | -72 |
| Ireland | 65 | 47 | -18 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 26 | +26 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,445,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,121 |
| Air transport | 87,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,038 |
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 | 1,538,205 | 2,907,414 | +1,369,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,222 | 81,899 | -64,323 |
| Air transport | 70,294 | 16,954 | -53,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,170 | 17,868 | -17,302 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,445,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,014 |
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 | 1,538,205 | 2,907,414 | +1,369,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,729 | 51,933 | -46,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,690 | 11,549 | -54,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,298 | 19,135 | -9,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,195 | 12,819 | -6,376 |
| Holyhead | 23,854 | 0 | -23,854 |
| Harwich | 6,027 | 10,865 | +4,838 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,604 | 5,405 | +801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,289 | 1,815 | -3,474 |
| 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