Import/export HS code 3501: Casein and casein-based products
Includes casein, caseinates, and casein derivatives, such as casein glues
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,964,968 |
| Netherlands | 7,987,077 |
| New Zealand | 3,212,577 |
| Germany | 2,585,057 |
| France | 1,805,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,180,397 | 13,784,571 | -7,395,826 |
| Netherlands | 5,082,125 | 2,904,952 | -2,177,173 |
| New Zealand | 867,727 | 2,344,850 | +1,477,123 |
| Germany | 1,242,060 | 1,342,997 | +100,937 |
| France | 887,834 | 917,357 | +29,523 |
| United States | 862,200 | 742,254 | -119,946 |
| Denmark | 1,078,585 | 453,730 | -624,855 |
| Italy | 488,375 | 60,662 | -427,713 |
| Belgium | 48,956 | 398,933 | +349,977 |
| Spain | 122,985 | 34,742 | -88,243 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,224,099 |
| New Zealand | 6,222,457 |
| Germany | 4,090,115 |
| Netherlands | 2,196,262 |
| France | 1,727,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,355,723 | 9,868,376 | -5,487,347 |
| New Zealand | 2,688,633 | 3,533,824 | +845,191 |
| Germany | 2,071,020 | 2,019,095 | -51,925 |
| Netherlands | 1,393,495 | 802,767 | -590,728 |
| France | 888,076 | 838,997 | -49,079 |
| United States | 851,234 | 822,743 | -28,491 |
| Italy | 526,376 | 60,662 | -465,714 |
| Denmark | 252,880 | 115,894 | -136,986 |
| Ukraine | 185,277 | 164,501 | -20,776 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 228,915 | +228,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 37,764,252 |
| Other | 11,895,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,040,371 |
| Air transport | 1,280,207 |
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) | 22,562,286 | 15,201,966 | -7,360,320 |
| Other | 7,439,126 | 4,456,131 | -2,982,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,425,540 | 2,614,831 | +1,189,291 |
| Air transport | 519,805 | 760,402 | +240,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 11,895,257 |
| Holyhead | 8,449,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,476,788 |
| Milford | 5,612,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,919,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 7,439,126 | 4,456,131 | -2,982,995 |
| Holyhead | 5,102,316 | 3,347,201 | -1,755,115 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,206,115 | 2,270,673 | -2,935,442 |
| Milford | 2,209,498 | 3,402,730 | +1,193,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,437,714 | 2,481,449 | +43,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 490,180 | 2,345,161 | +1,854,981 |
| London | 1,664,290 | 527,752 | -1,136,538 |
| Heysham | 1,423,901 | 251,449 | -1,172,452 |
| Middlesbrough | 917,442 | 585,049 | -332,393 |
| Dover | 485,235 | 703,933 | +218,698 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRIOCHE PASQUIER U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| NUTRICOL LTD | 38 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 36 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 24 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 23 |
| TIRLAN LTD | 18 |
| APPLIED NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 187,275 |
| Singapore | 184,824 |
| Pakistan | 146,444 |
| France | 96,462 |
| Ireland | 96,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 180,723 | 6,552 | -174,171 |
| Singapore | 142,264 | 42,560 | -99,704 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 146,444 | +146,444 |
| France | 15,350 | 81,112 | +65,762 |
| Ireland | 50,875 | 45,163 | -5,712 |
| Spain | 48,621 | 36,428 | -12,193 |
| Thailand | 60,000 | 4,964 | -55,036 |
| Taiwan | 50,568 | 10,523 | -40,045 |
| Brazil | 50,749 | 5,124 | -45,625 |
| India | 20,074 | 26,082 | +6,008 |
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 | 4,532 |
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 | 39 | 4,493 | +4,454 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 683,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 431,308 |
| Air transport | 123,094 |
| Other | 8,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,991 | 267,295 | -148,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,674 | 170,634 | -90,040 |
| Air transport | 65,691 | 57,403 | -8,288 |
| Other | 3,530 | 4,493 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 464,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,395 |
| Felixstowe | 112,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 285,669 | 178,518 | -107,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,077 | 129,964 | -19,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,816 | 68,579 | +3,763 |
| Felixstowe | 92,772 | 19,285 | -73,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,317 | 18,961 | -16,356 |
| Heysham | 34,410 | 14,087 | -20,323 |
| Holyhead | 11,148 | 26,583 | +15,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,297 | 8,149 | -20,148 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,077 | 28,523 | +26,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,745 | 913 | -24,832 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3501
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes casein, caseinates, and casein derivatives, such as casein glues