Import/export HS code 04012011: Milk (1-6% fat) in small packs (under 2 liters)
Milk with 1-6% fat sold in small packages of 2 liters or less
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,511,737 |
| Germany | 4,333,797 |
| France | 2,275,074 |
| Poland | 2,058,094 |
| Denmark | 417,487 |
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 | 8,376,779 | 5,134,958 | -3,241,821 |
| Germany | 2,506,006 | 1,827,791 | -678,215 |
| France | 1,240,719 | 1,034,355 | -206,364 |
| Poland | 1,073,388 | 984,706 | -88,682 |
| Denmark | 89,251 | 328,236 | +238,985 |
| Spain | 212,401 | 188,415 | -23,986 |
| Netherlands | 77,046 | 192,462 | +115,416 |
| Belgium | 166,159 | 97,626 | -68,533 |
| Estonia | 0 | 193,312 | +193,312 |
| Romania | 41,604 | 44,311 | +2,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,304,470 |
| France | 2,453,267 |
| Poland | 2,110,322 |
| Denmark | 653,694 |
| Belgium | 243,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,495,637 | 1,808,833 | -686,804 |
| France | 1,274,411 | 1,178,856 | -95,555 |
| Poland | 1,079,214 | 1,031,108 | -48,106 |
| Denmark | 161,366 | 492,328 | +330,962 |
| Belgium | 144,497 | 98,566 | -45,931 |
| Romania | 41,604 | 44,311 | +2,707 |
| Netherlands | 10,279 | 45,495 | +35,216 |
| Portugal | 15,946 | 13,496 | -2,450 |
| Italy | 10,461 | 4,533 | -5,928 |
| Spain | 3,672 | 0 | -3,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 13,908,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,620,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 340,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,585,508 | 5,323,373 | -3,262,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,095,369 | 4,525,413 | -569,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,838 | 197,299 | +54,461 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,908,881 |
| Dover | 2,635,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,398,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,498,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,312,621 |
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 | 8,585,508 | 5,323,373 | -3,262,135 |
| Dover | 1,842,392 | 792,789 | -1,049,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,082,007 | 1,316,870 | +234,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 612,753 | 886,132 | +273,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,103 | 888,518 | +464,415 |
| Harwich | 426,664 | 569,864 | +143,200 |
| London | 272,096 | 120,166 | -151,930 |
| Killingholme | 219,025 | 117,701 | -101,324 |
| Hull | 307,647 | 17,395 | -290,252 |
| Purfleet | 23,816 | 0 | -23,816 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 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 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 47 |
| DELAMERE DAIRY LIMITED | 45 |
| MASPO LTD | 45 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 41 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 37 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 35 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 32 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 23,723,804 |
| Spain | 393,166 |
| Belgium | 390,956 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 169,611 |
| Falkland Islands | 72,323 |
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 | 12,145,557 | 11,578,247 | -567,310 |
| Spain | 211,771 | 181,395 | -30,376 |
| Belgium | 177,832 | 213,124 | +35,292 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,355 | 92,256 | +14,901 |
| Falkland Islands | 33,515 | 38,808 | +5,293 |
| Qatar | 11,925 | 20,736 | +8,811 |
| Saint Helena | 11,806 | 19,448 | +7,642 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 22,061 | +22,061 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 17,644 | +17,644 |
| Germany | 6,066 | 10,311 | +4,245 |
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 | 23,466,386 |
| Ireland | 53,145 |
| Belgium | 27,769 |
| Spain | 22,002 |
| Netherlands | 434 |
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 | 11,766,191 | 11,700,195 | -65,996 |
| Ireland | 51,727 | 1,418 | -50,309 |
| Belgium | 27,769 | 0 | -27,769 |
| Spain | 18,180 | 3,822 | -14,358 |
| Netherlands | 434 | 0 | -434 |
| Nicaragua | 95 | 171 | +76 |
| Malta | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| Germany | 103 | 90 | -13 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 23,572,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 968,064 |
| Air transport | 202,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11,864,895 | 11,707,460 | -157,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,141 | 283,923 | -400,218 |
| Air transport | 89,280 | 112,992 | +23,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,284 | 106,996 | +40,712 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 23,572,355 |
| Holyhead | 514,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,463 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,272 |
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 | 11,864,895 | 11,707,460 | -157,435 |
| Holyhead | 484,598 | 30,252 | -454,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,831 | 100,900 | -25,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,712 | 154,751 | +82,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,280 | 112,992 | +23,712 |
| Southampton | 39,988 | 56,244 | +16,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,705 | 31,128 | +5,423 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,644 | +17,644 |
| Felixstowe | 591 | 0 | -591 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04012011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Milk with 1-6% fat sold in small packages of 2 liters or less