Import/export HS code 040210: Powdered or solid milk, low fat
Milk in powder, granules, or solid form with less than 1.5% fat
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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 | 33,129,073 |
| France | 11,104,262 |
| Germany | 4,659,161 |
| New Zealand | 4,302,576 |
| Netherlands | 3,921,525 |
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 | 17,971,070 | 15,158,003 | -2,813,067 |
| France | 5,722,229 | 5,382,033 | -340,196 |
| Germany | 1,703,648 | 2,955,513 | +1,251,865 |
| New Zealand | 2,857,131 | 1,445,445 | -1,411,686 |
| Netherlands | 931,818 | 2,989,707 | +2,057,889 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,147,427 | +2,147,427 |
| Belgium | 274,983 | 1,119,197 | +844,214 |
| Spain | 472,717 | 612,192 | +139,475 |
| Italy | 461,336 | 344,592 | -116,744 |
| Poland | 285,210 | 410,681 | +125,471 |
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 | 11,750,902 |
| France | 11,214,386 |
| Germany | 5,207,963 |
| New Zealand | 4,341,635 |
| Netherlands | 2,150,390 |
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 | 5,462,481 | 6,288,421 | +825,940 |
| France | 5,835,743 | 5,378,643 | -457,100 |
| Germany | 1,806,405 | 3,401,558 | +1,595,153 |
| New Zealand | 2,896,190 | 1,445,445 | -1,450,745 |
| Netherlands | 1,135,036 | 1,015,354 | -119,682 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,904,316 | +1,904,316 |
| Belgium | 156,851 | 908,818 | +751,967 |
| Spain | 537,278 | 522,046 | -15,232 |
| Portugal | 357,414 | 191,366 | -166,048 |
| Italy | 384,561 | 123,653 | -260,908 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 32,645,629 |
| Other | 23,418,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,257,912 |
| Air transport | 140,798 |
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) | 15,004,845 | 17,640,784 | +2,635,939 |
| Other | 12,314,558 | 11,104,050 | -1,210,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,061,391 | 4,196,521 | +135,130 |
| Air transport | 32,891 | 107,907 | +75,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 23,418,608 |
| Dover | 9,397,710 |
| Holyhead | 4,533,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,067,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,953,153 |
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 | 12,314,558 | 11,104,050 | -1,210,508 |
| Dover | 4,807,850 | 4,589,860 | -217,990 |
| Holyhead | 2,010,459 | 2,523,434 | +512,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,915 | 3,108,974 | +2,150,059 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,141,138 | 1,812,015 | -329,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,079,783 | 1,483,291 | -596,492 |
| Felixstowe | 3,320,583 | 71,422 | -3,249,161 |
| Milford | 1,005,185 | 1,058,706 | +53,521 |
| London | 373,145 | 1,617,398 | +1,244,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,332,403 | +1,332,403 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 42 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 20 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 20 |
| MIDDLEDALE FOODS LIMITED | 15 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 15 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 8 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 7 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 7 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 40,976,528 |
| Netherlands | 40,526,542 |
| Ireland | 24,090,476 |
| Pakistan | 20,180,834 |
| Algeria | 15,261,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 19,335,359 | 21,641,169 | +2,305,810 |
| Netherlands | 20,399,243 | 20,127,299 | -271,944 |
| Ireland | 14,770,780 | 9,319,696 | -5,451,084 |
| Pakistan | 6,795,388 | 13,385,446 | +6,590,058 |
| Algeria | 2,861,618 | 12,399,682 | +9,538,064 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,273,834 | 9,163,051 | +3,889,217 |
| Morocco | 6,016,243 | 7,387,397 | +1,371,154 |
| Nigeria | 1,049,346 | 11,339,917 | +10,290,571 |
| Belgium | 8,512,498 | 3,662,991 | -4,849,507 |
| Poland | 4,089,051 | 5,078,448 | +989,397 |
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 | 43,158,551 |
| Lithuania | 32,227 |
| Ireland | 16,894 |
| XU | 15,712 |
| Netherlands | 8,415 |
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 | 26,985,910 | 16,172,641 | -10,813,269 |
| Lithuania | 15,394 | 16,833 | +1,439 |
| Ireland | 9,584 | 7,310 | -2,274 |
| XU | 8,849 | 6,863 | -1,986 |
| Netherlands | 6,723 | 1,692 | -5,031 |
| Denmark | 1,990 | 0 | -1,990 |
| Hungary | 7 | 1,400 | +1,393 |
| Spain | 1,110 | 157 | -953 |
| Belgium | 162 | 998 | +836 |
| Italy | 64 | 6 | -58 |
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) | 184,662,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,764,910 |
| Other | 43,237,703 |
| Air transport | 498,322 |
| Road transport | 14,611 |
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) | 67,919,963 | 116,742,115 | +48,822,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,248,623 | 28,516,287 | +8,267,664 |
| Other | 27,029,793 | 16,207,910 | -10,821,883 |
| Air transport | 291,743 | 206,579 | -85,164 |
| Road transport | 14,611 | 0 | -14,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 76,504,461 |
| Belfast Port | 55,981,070 |
| 000 | 43,237,703 |
| Felixstowe | 27,413,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,536,837 |
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 Gateway Port | 22,525,332 | 53,979,129 | +31,453,797 |
| Belfast Port | 17,969,629 | 38,011,441 | +20,041,812 |
| 000 | 27,029,793 | 16,207,910 | -10,821,883 |
| Felixstowe | 14,978,373 | 12,435,342 | -2,543,031 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,625,704 | 9,911,133 | +285,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,135,659 | 11,257,748 | +9,122,089 |
| Southampton | 4,418,239 | 8,047,961 | +3,629,722 |
| Dover | 4,727,425 | 4,735,281 | +7,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,229,442 | 3,528,933 | +1,299,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,349,475 | 520,535 | -3,828,940 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Milk in powder, granules, or solid form with less than 1.5% fat