Import/export HS code 04029130: Medium-fat unsweetened milk
Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,350,330 |
| Belgium | 17,095,724 |
| Netherlands | 14,769,652 |
| Lithuania | 1,383,297 |
| France | 78,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,813,729 | 16,536,601 | -3,277,128 |
| Belgium | 8,499,547 | 8,596,177 | +96,630 |
| Netherlands | 6,137,033 | 8,632,619 | +2,495,586 |
| Lithuania | 844,286 | 539,011 | -305,275 |
| France | 0 | 78,727 | +78,727 |
| Ireland | 2,609 | 34,881 | +32,272 |
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 | 44,719,745 |
| Netherlands | 23,359,748 |
| Lithuania | 1,383,297 |
| Poland | 29,381 |
| Ireland | 17,867 |
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 | 26,753,348 | 17,966,397 | -8,786,951 |
| Netherlands | 7,609,413 | 15,750,335 | +8,140,922 |
| Lithuania | 844,286 | 539,011 | -305,275 |
| Poland | 0 | 29,381 | +29,381 |
| Ireland | 0 | 17,867 | +17,867 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 50,754,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,755,495 |
| Other | 205,182 |
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) | 26,141,644 | 24,612,899 | -1,528,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,065,403 | 9,690,092 | +624,689 |
| Other | 90,157 | 115,025 | +24,868 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,536,331 |
| Hull | 20,439,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,676,426 |
| Harwich | 8,647,697 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,892,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 12,671,216 | 11,865,115 | -806,101 |
| Hull | 10,934,731 | 9,505,220 | -1,429,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,415,586 | 6,260,840 | +1,845,254 |
| Harwich | 4,284,262 | 4,363,435 | +79,173 |
| Middlesbrough | 937,522 | 955,246 | +17,724 |
| Felixstowe | 595,355 | 959,159 | +363,804 |
| Dover | 503,853 | 280,317 | -223,536 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,149 | 80,582 | -364,567 |
| Thamesport | 264,765 | 0 | -264,765 |
| 000 | 90,157 | 115,025 | +24,868 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 46 |
| SHS SALES & MARKETING (GB) LIMITED | 38 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 26 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 11 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 9 |
| LA BELLE UK LIMITED | 3 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 3 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 197,737 |
| Canada | 125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 105,948 |
| Israel | 80,912 |
| Libya | 42,332 |
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 | 91,664 | 106,073 | +14,409 |
| Canada | 0 | 125,933 | +125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| Israel | 0 | 80,912 | +80,912 |
| Libya | 0 | 42,332 | +42,332 |
| Saint Helena | 15,376 | 9,863 | -5,513 |
| United States | 9,936 | 7,463 | -2,473 |
| Qatar | 0 | 10,240 | +10,240 |
| Estonia | 0 | 5,750 | +5,750 |
| Philippines | 0 | 4,884 | +4,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,125 |
| Netherlands | 631 |
| XI | 112 |
| Spain | 12 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,184 | 3,941 | -4,243 |
| Netherlands | 631 | 0 | -631 |
| XI | 112 | 0 | -112 |
| Spain | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 364,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,302 |
| Other | 23,550 |
| Air transport | 18,135 |
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) | 90,374 | 274,086 | +183,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,957 | 138,345 | +61,388 |
| Other | 14,707 | 8,843 | -5,864 |
| Air transport | 7,895 | 10,240 | +2,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 312,215 |
| London | 105,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,022 |
| Felixstowe | 43,532 |
| 000 | 23,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 85,516 | 226,699 | +141,183 |
| London | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,748 | 92,274 | +83,526 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 43,532 | +43,532 |
| 000 | 14,707 | 8,843 | -5,864 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 10,240 | +10,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,750 | +5,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,570 | 0 | -5,570 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,884 | +4,884 |
| Heysham | 1,377 | 1,484 | +107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04029130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% fat