Import/export HS code 21050091: Medium-fat ice cream
Ice cream with 3% to 7% milkfat, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 35,223,605 |
| Poland | 29,153,427 |
| Germany | 21,797,652 |
| Italy | 16,369,028 |
| Spain | 14,603,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,821,889 | 17,401,716 | -420,173 |
| Poland | 14,875,302 | 14,278,125 | -597,177 |
| Germany | 9,567,147 | 12,230,505 | +2,663,358 |
| Italy | 7,614,312 | 8,754,716 | +1,140,404 |
| Spain | 6,737,140 | 7,866,400 | +1,129,260 |
| Luxembourg | 6,700,987 | 7,765,844 | +1,064,857 |
| Ireland | 4,409,317 | 3,241,718 | -1,167,599 |
| Belgium | 2,584,757 | 748,265 | -1,836,492 |
| Hungary | 691,842 | 2,082,924 | +1,391,082 |
| Netherlands | 1,473,235 | 966,337 | -506,898 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 34,599,238 |
| Poland | 24,205,641 |
| Germany | 23,066,979 |
| Italy | 18,832,253 |
| Spain | 14,569,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,483,401 | 17,115,837 | -367,564 |
| Poland | 12,884,108 | 11,321,533 | -1,562,575 |
| Germany | 10,701,426 | 12,365,553 | +1,664,127 |
| Italy | 8,355,061 | 10,477,192 | +2,122,131 |
| Spain | 6,703,034 | 7,866,400 | +1,163,366 |
| Netherlands | 1,600,890 | 2,366,076 | +765,186 |
| Hungary | 691,842 | 2,110,982 | +1,419,140 |
| Belgium | 2,331,875 | 425,207 | -1,906,668 |
| Slovenia | 530,867 | 1,169,488 | +638,621 |
| Lithuania | 517,599 | 258,400 | -259,199 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +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) | 121,804,559 |
| Other | 22,894,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,231,161 |
| Road transport | 180,661 |
| Rail transport | 53,082 |
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) | 59,233,162 | 62,571,397 | +3,338,235 |
| Other | 11,464,788 | 11,430,081 | -34,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,920,658 | 3,310,503 | +389,845 |
| Road transport | 118,163 | 62,498 | -55,665 |
| Rail transport | 53,082 | 0 | -53,082 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,747 | +1,747 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 54,097,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,055,211 |
| 000 | 22,894,869 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,470,484 |
| London | 12,490,338 |
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 | 29,799,398 | 24,298,441 | -5,500,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,576,223 | 22,478,988 | +9,902,765 |
| 000 | 11,464,788 | 11,430,081 | -34,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,700,214 | 8,770,270 | -929,944 |
| London | 5,815,847 | 6,674,491 | +858,644 |
| Thamesport | 2,073,880 | 1,463,640 | -610,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,037 | 1,055,193 | +674,156 |
| Felixstowe | 734,046 | 417,198 | -316,848 |
| Portsmouth | 599,326 | 219,174 | -380,152 |
| Hull | 73,347 | 211,876 | +138,529 |
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
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 53 |
| GELARTO BY MENODICIOTTO LTD | 53 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| HEATACTION LIMITED | 50 |
| CROSTA & MOLLICA LIMITED | 49 |
| LOTUS BAKERIES UK LIMITED | 44 |
| IRMA MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 38 |
| DELITALIA LIMITED | 36 |
| JOE DELUCCI'S LIMITED | 36 |
| YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,250,389 |
| Ireland | 12,375,403 |
| France | 6,202,092 |
| Australia | 5,598,718 |
| Italy | 5,264,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,967,169 | 6,283,220 | -683,949 |
| Ireland | 6,431,374 | 5,944,029 | -487,345 |
| France | 3,082,469 | 3,119,623 | +37,154 |
| Australia | 2,996,564 | 2,602,154 | -394,410 |
| Italy | 2,601,920 | 2,662,144 | +60,224 |
| Netherlands | 1,090,473 | 2,267,378 | +1,176,905 |
| Sweden | 1,553,727 | 1,429,734 | -123,993 |
| Switzerland | 851,578 | 882,298 | +30,720 |
| Belgium | 571,857 | 514,229 | -57,628 |
| United Arab Emirates | 582,241 | 236,769 | -345,472 |
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 | 4,078,177 |
| Ireland | 3,698,252 |
| Luxembourg | 414,947 |
| Sweden | 207,769 |
| France | 158,863 |
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 | 2,044,498 | 2,033,679 | -10,819 |
| Ireland | 1,998,019 | 1,700,233 | -297,786 |
| Luxembourg | 180,422 | 234,525 | +54,103 |
| Sweden | 207,769 | 0 | -207,769 |
| France | 101,216 | 57,647 | -43,569 |
| Spain | 33,917 | 78,956 | +45,039 |
| Belgium | 95,754 | 16,097 | -79,657 |
| Poland | 29,597 | 47,845 | +18,248 |
| Italy | 46,517 | 712 | -45,805 |
| Germany | 13,519 | 9,955 | -3,564 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,194,441 |
| Other | 10,472,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,808,588 |
| Air transport | 5,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,831,961 | 19,362,480 | +530,519 |
| Other | 5,489,594 | 4,983,225 | -506,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,447,815 | 4,360,773 | -87,042 |
| Air transport | 5,290 | 0 | -5,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,736,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,427,316 |
| 000 | 10,472,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,767,701 |
| Milford | 3,178,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,624,271 | 11,111,908 | +487,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,354,332 | 6,072,984 | +718,652 |
| 000 | 5,489,594 | 4,983,225 | -506,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,107,023 | 3,660,678 | -446,345 |
| Milford | 1,715,146 | 1,463,592 | -251,554 |
| Holyhead | 310,832 | 592,294 | +281,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 738,680 | 140,866 | -597,814 |
| Felixstowe | 241,102 | 348,003 | +106,901 |
| Southampton | 81,020 | 183,521 | +102,501 |
| Jersey | 60,477 | 68,481 | +8,004 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21050091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ice cream with 3% to 7% milkfat, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor