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 | 38,188,863 |
| Netherlands | 9,197,221 |
| New Zealand | 2,900,527 |
| Germany | 2,732,688 |
| France | 1,963,219 |
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 | 21,298,752 | 16,890,111 | -4,408,641 |
| Netherlands | 5,508,233 | 3,688,988 | -1,819,245 |
| New Zealand | 379,975 | 2,520,552 | +2,140,577 |
| Germany | 1,177,890 | 1,554,798 | +376,908 |
| France | 734,407 | 1,228,812 | +494,405 |
| United States | 916,660 | 791,007 | -125,653 |
| Denmark | 1,083,097 | 476,971 | -606,126 |
| Italy | 556,849 | 112,577 | -444,272 |
| Belgium | 48,956 | 398,933 | +349,977 |
| Spain | 124,410 | 34,742 | -89,668 |
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 | 27,279,157 |
| New Zealand | 6,280,542 |
| Germany | 4,611,731 |
| Netherlands | 2,519,145 |
| France | 2,014,573 |
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 | 15,161,309 | 12,117,848 | -3,043,461 |
| New Zealand | 2,616,644 | 3,663,898 | +1,047,254 |
| Germany | 2,049,213 | 2,562,518 | +513,305 |
| Netherlands | 1,443,742 | 1,075,403 | -368,339 |
| France | 862,461 | 1,152,112 | +289,651 |
| United States | 907,640 | 869,550 | -38,090 |
| Italy | 594,850 | 112,577 | -482,273 |
| Ukraine | 189,111 | 220,292 | +31,181 |
| Denmark | 255,516 | 141,764 | -113,752 |
| Spain | 124,410 | 34,742 | -89,668 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 41,301,748 |
| Other | 13,104,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,984,591 |
| Air transport | 1,283,072 |
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) | 22,750,060 | 18,551,688 | -4,198,372 |
| Other | 7,524,884 | 5,580,050 | -1,944,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,151,540 | 2,833,051 | +1,681,511 |
| Air transport | 468,653 | 814,419 | +345,766 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,104,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,959,328 |
| Holyhead | 8,720,889 |
| Milford | 5,294,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,818,479 |
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 | 7,524,884 | 5,580,050 | -1,944,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,468,149 | 2,491,179 | -3,976,970 |
| Holyhead | 4,289,355 | 4,431,534 | +142,179 |
| Milford | 1,854,824 | 3,440,174 | +1,585,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,940,191 | 2,878,288 | +938,097 |
| London | 2,144,019 | 527,752 | -1,616,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,428 | 2,520,863 | +2,518,435 |
| Heysham | 1,349,983 | 768,723 | -581,260 |
| Middlesbrough | 813,762 | 1,028,158 | +214,396 |
| Dover | 784,017 | 747,464 | -36,553 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| BRIOCHE PASQUIER U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
| NUTRICOL LTD | 38 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 35 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 24 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 23 |
| TIRLAN LTD | 17 |
| 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 187,919 |
| China | 186,043 |
| Pakistan | 146,444 |
| Ireland | 118,581 |
| France | 96,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 130,464 | 57,455 | -73,009 |
| China | 180,723 | 5,320 | -175,403 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 146,444 | +146,444 |
| Ireland | 74,153 | 44,428 | -29,725 |
| France | 7,517 | 88,945 | +81,428 |
| Spain | 0 | 85,049 | +85,049 |
| Thailand | 60,000 | 4,964 | -55,036 |
| Taiwan | 42,202 | 18,889 | -23,313 |
| Brazil | 31,825 | 25,260 | -6,565 |
| Netherlands | 52,078 | 3,209 | -48,869 |
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 | 3,251 |
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 | 3,212 | +3,173 |
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) | 686,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 498,403 |
| Air transport | 129,516 |
| Other | 8,102 |
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) | 383,913 | 302,468 | -81,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,379 | 259,024 | +19,645 |
| Air transport | 64,918 | 64,598 | -320 |
| Other | 4,289 | 3,813 | -476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 464,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,490 |
| Felixstowe | 112,057 |
| Heysham | 74,687 |
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 | 269,870 | 194,317 | -75,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,093 | 201,579 | +79,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,492 | 81,998 | +27,506 |
| Felixstowe | 69,987 | 42,070 | -27,917 |
| Heysham | 60,600 | 14,087 | -46,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,537 | 10,904 | -32,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,381 | 21,324 | -57 |
| Holyhead | 7,477 | 26,528 | +19,051 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 30,600 | +30,600 |
| 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