Import/export HS code 040229: Various milk and cream
Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,491,709 |
| Ireland | 5,571,669 |
| Spain | 622,650 |
| Netherlands | 446,452 |
| Germany | 184,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,399,298 | 5,092,411 | -2,306,887 |
| Ireland | 5,033,291 | 538,378 | -4,494,913 |
| Spain | 308,348 | 314,302 | +5,954 |
| Netherlands | 174,314 | 272,138 | +97,824 |
| Germany | 134,314 | 50,480 | -83,834 |
| Italy | 164,663 | 4,007 | -160,656 |
| Czechia | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Poland | 6,911 | 18,164 | +11,253 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,613 | +8,613 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,155 | +5,155 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,539,362 |
| Spain | 622,650 |
| Netherlands | 489,022 |
| Germany | 241,732 |
| Ireland | 81,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,465,221 | 5,074,141 | -2,391,080 |
| Spain | 308,348 | 314,302 | +5,954 |
| Netherlands | 238,689 | 250,333 | +11,644 |
| Germany | 153,625 | 88,107 | -65,518 |
| Ireland | 0 | 81,240 | +81,240 |
| Austria | 56,202 | 0 | -56,202 |
| Italy | 42,835 | 0 | -42,835 |
| United Kingdom | 32,258 | 0 | -32,258 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,270 | +18,270 |
| Romania | 14,281 | 1,107 | -13,174 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,797,978 |
| Other | 5,491,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 367,265 |
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) | 8,249,698 | 5,548,280 | -2,701,418 |
| Other | 5,034,721 | 457,138 | -4,577,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,928 | 299,337 | +231,409 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,038,446 |
| 000 | 5,491,859 |
| Dover | 1,711,311 |
| London | 568,843 |
| Thamesport | 302,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,723,358 | 4,315,088 | -2,408,270 |
| 000 | 5,034,721 | 457,138 | -4,577,583 |
| Dover | 929,142 | 782,169 | -146,973 |
| London | 149,973 | 418,870 | +268,897 |
| Thamesport | 66,845 | 235,408 | +168,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,309 | 0 | -128,309 |
| Purfleet | 74,809 | 0 | -74,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,695 | 1,074 | -66,621 |
| Felixstowe | 47,431 | 8,613 | -38,818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,379 | 0 | -54,379 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 11 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 4 |
| ROEXPORT LTD. | 1 |
| SITELA FRUITS LTD | 1 |
| MAXY CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 1 |
| AMBERSEA LIMITED | 1 |
| MARION TRADING 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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,113,042 |
| Canada | 2,094,267 |
| Czechia | 1,860,886 |
| United Arab Emirates | 616,013 |
| Nigeria | 372,952 |
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 | 2,977,134 | 1,135,908 | -1,841,226 |
| Canada | 695,835 | 1,398,432 | +702,597 |
| Czechia | 1,592,254 | 268,632 | -1,323,622 |
| United Arab Emirates | 333,116 | 282,897 | -50,219 |
| Nigeria | 131,452 | 241,500 | +110,048 |
| Nepal | 200,737 | 99,840 | -100,897 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 299,707 | +299,707 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 213,046 | +213,046 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 200,189 | +200,189 |
| India | 188,368 | 0 | -188,368 |
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 | 44,951 |
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 | 44,951 | 0 | -44,951 |
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) | 4,449,560 |
| Air transport | 4,211,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,977,705 |
| Other | 44,951 |
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) | 1,677,888 | 2,771,672 | +1,093,784 |
| Air transport | 3,040,848 | 1,170,848 | -1,870,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,614,442 | 363,263 | -1,251,179 |
| Other | 44,951 | 0 | -44,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,211,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,214,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,860,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,626,797 |
| Felixstowe | 433,240 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 3,040,848 | 1,170,848 | -1,870,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 816,202 | 1,398,432 | +582,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,592,254 | 268,632 | -1,323,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 565,208 | 1,061,589 | +496,381 |
| Felixstowe | 268,009 | 165,231 | -102,778 |
| London | 0 | 175,750 | +175,750 |
| 000 | 44,951 | 0 | -44,951 |
| Southampton | 0 | 33,847 | +33,847 |
| Dover | 28,469 | 0 | -28,469 |
| Milford | 0 | 27,380 | +27,380 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of milk and cream, including special formulas