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 | 201,318 |
| Jordan | 122,387 |
| Taiwan | 66,677 |
| Switzerland | 34,896 |
| Lebanon | 29,776 |
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 | 136,600 | 64,718 | -71,882 |
| Jordan | 0 | 122,387 | +122,387 |
| Taiwan | 48,681 | 17,996 | -30,685 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 34,896 | +34,896 |
| Lebanon | 15,035 | 14,741 | -294 |
| China | 15,291 | 2,989 | -12,302 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 2,342 | -8,892 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| United States | 1,934 | 3,200 | +1,266 |
| Poland | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
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 | 323,705 |
| Taiwan | 81,968 |
| Switzerland | 34,896 |
| Lebanon | 29,776 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,576 |
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 | 136,600 | 187,105 | +50,505 |
| Taiwan | 63,972 | 17,996 | -45,976 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 34,896 | +34,896 |
| Lebanon | 15,035 | 14,741 | -294 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 2,342 | -8,892 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| China | 3,940 | 2,989 | -951 |
| United States | 1,934 | 3,200 | +1,266 |
| Malaysia | 3,090 | 0 | -3,090 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 1,973 | +1,973 |
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 | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -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) | 455,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,960 |
| Air transport | 8,224 |
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) | 226,841 | 228,195 | +1,354 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,940 | 46,020 | +42,080 |
| Air transport | 5,024 | 3,200 | -1,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 196,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,469 |
| Felixstowe | 73,104 |
| ZLC | 34,896 |
| Hull | 11,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 113,478 | 82,985 | -30,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,060 | 125,409 | +65,349 |
| Felixstowe | 53,303 | 19,801 | -33,502 |
| ZLC | 0 | 34,896 | +34,896 |
| Hull | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,090 | 0 | -3,090 |
| Dover | 2,087 | 0 | -2,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,934 | 0 | -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
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 4 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 3 |
| LEBANOS FOOD LIMITED | 3 |
| EXOTIC ARABELLA LTD | 2 |
| MILKSHA (UK) LTD | 2 |
| INTERCONTINENTAL FOODS(UK) LTD | 2 |
| BRAZILIAN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
| TIJAREE LTD | 1 |
| GANAPATHYCC LTD | 1 |
| SALAM FOODS (UK) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 38,772 |
| Mauritius | 24,888 |
| United States | 20,233 |
| Australia | 13,195 |
| Germany | 4,027 |
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 | 22,825 | 15,947 | -6,878 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 24,888 | +24,888 |
| United States | 5,000 | 15,233 | +10,233 |
| Australia | 13,195 | 0 | -13,195 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 3,491 | +3,491 |
| France | 3,299 | 0 | -3,299 |
| Hungary | 3,064 | 0 | -3,064 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 2,930 | +2,930 |
| Singapore | 2,499 | 0 | -2,499 |
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 | 53,938 |
| Other | 38,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,363 |
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 | 5,249 | 48,689 | +43,440 |
| Other | 22,825 | 15,947 | -6,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,195 | 2,930 | -15,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,363 | 0 | -6,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 38,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,706 |
| Southampton | 21,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,363 |
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 | 22,825 | 15,947 | -6,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,499 | 34,207 | +31,708 |
| Southampton | 18,195 | 2,930 | -15,265 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,000 | 14,482 | +13,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,363 | 0 | -6,363 |
| 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