Import/export HS code 21069051: Lactose syrup
Sweet syrup made from lactose, commonly used in dairy-based products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 175,657 |
| Jordan | 113,216 |
| Taiwan | 66,677 |
| Lebanon | 20,734 |
| China | 15,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 114,086 | 61,571 | -52,515 |
| Jordan | 0 | 113,216 | +113,216 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 66,677 | +66,677 |
| Lebanon | 12,214 | 8,520 | -3,694 |
| China | 15,291 | 0 | -15,291 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 0 | -11,234 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| Poland | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
| United States | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 288,873 |
| Taiwan | 81,968 |
| Lebanon | 20,734 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 |
| Hungary | 11,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 114,086 | 174,787 | +60,701 |
| Taiwan | 15,291 | 66,677 | +51,386 |
| Lebanon | 12,214 | 8,520 | -3,694 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 0 | -11,234 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| China | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
| United States | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,049 | +1,049 |
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 | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 403,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,064 |
| Air transport | 5,024 |
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) | 152,825 | 251,033 | +98,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,940 | 11,124 | +7,184 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,024 | +5,024 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 174,325 |
| Southampton | 168,460 |
| Felixstowe | 61,073 |
| Hull | 11,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 60,060 | 114,265 | +54,205 |
| Southampton | 65,260 | 103,200 | +37,940 |
| Felixstowe | 27,505 | 33,568 | +6,063 |
| Hull | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
| Dover | 2,087 | 0 | -2,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,853 | 0 | -1,853 |
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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | 35,499 |
| Switzerland | 26,766 |
| Mauritius | 24,888 |
| United States | 22,687 |
| Australia | 13,195 |
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 | 21,287 | 14,212 | -7,075 |
| Switzerland | 26,766 | 0 | -26,766 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 24,888 | +24,888 |
| United States | 7,454 | 15,233 | +7,779 |
| Australia | 0 | 13,195 | +13,195 |
| South Africa | 5,181 | 0 | -5,181 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,890 | 0 | -3,890 |
| France | 3,299 | 0 | -3,299 |
| Hungary | 0 | 3,064 | +3,064 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 59,252 |
| Other | 35,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,054 | 46,198 | +33,144 |
| Other | 21,287 | 14,212 | -7,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,065 | 3,064 | -27,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,454 | 16,125 | +8,671 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,396 |
| 000 | 35,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,129 |
| Southampton | 21,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,680 | 30,716 | +23,036 |
| 000 | 21,287 | 14,212 | -7,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,065 | 3,064 | -27,001 |
| Southampton | 5,000 | 16,125 | +11,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,624 | 15,482 | +11,858 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,454 | 0 | -2,454 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21069051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sweet syrup made from lactose, commonly used in dairy-based products