Import/export HS code 04029130: Medium-fat unsweetened milk
Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% fat
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,842,788 |
| Belgium | 16,969,854 |
| Netherlands | 14,224,963 |
| Lithuania | 1,481,385 |
| 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 | 20,218,493 | 16,624,295 | -3,594,198 |
| Belgium | 8,466,170 | 8,503,684 | +37,514 |
| Netherlands | 5,739,395 | 8,485,568 | +2,746,173 |
| Lithuania | 874,642 | 606,743 | -267,899 |
| France | 0 | 78,727 | +78,727 |
| Ireland | 2,554 | 35,068 | +32,514 |
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 | 45,544,665 |
| Netherlands | 22,359,335 |
| Lithuania | 1,481,385 |
| 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 | 26,983,397 | 18,561,268 | -8,422,129 |
| Netherlands | 7,358,643 | 15,000,692 | +7,642,049 |
| Lithuania | 874,642 | 606,743 | -267,899 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 51,005,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,427,567 |
| Other | 202,706 |
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) | 26,194,335 | 24,810,731 | -1,383,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,022,347 | 9,405,220 | +382,873 |
| Other | 84,572 | 118,134 | +33,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,281,997 |
| Hull | 20,555,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,167,270 |
| Harwich | 8,361,399 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,890,644 |
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 | 13,131,784 | 12,150,213 | -981,571 |
| Hull | 10,753,237 | 9,802,641 | -950,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,883,021 | 6,284,249 | +2,401,228 |
| Harwich | 4,471,537 | 3,889,862 | -581,675 |
| Middlesbrough | 961,813 | 928,831 | -32,982 |
| Felixstowe | 652,800 | 660,834 | +8,034 |
| Dover | 502,885 | 348,049 | -154,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 477,845 | 80,582 | -397,263 |
| Thamesport | 227,152 | 37,613 | -189,539 |
| 000 | 84,572 | 118,134 | +33,562 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| LDH (LA DORIA) LIMITED | 45 |
| SHS SALES & MARKETING (GB) LIMITED | 38 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 195,856 |
| Canada | 125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 105,948 |
| Libya | 42,332 |
| Saint Helena | 25,239 |
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 | 86,286 | 109,570 | +23,284 |
| Canada | 0 | 125,933 | +125,933 |
| Gibraltar | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| 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 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,325 | +2,325 |
| Gambia | 0 | 1,499 | +1,499 |
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 |
| XU | 11,103 |
| Netherlands | 720 |
| 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 | 7,176 | 4,949 | -2,227 |
| XU | 5,993 | 5,110 | -883 |
| Netherlands | 720 | 0 | -720 |
| XI | 96 | 16 | -80 |
| 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) | 278,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 212,899 |
| Other | 24,072 |
| 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 | 188,290 | +97,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,289 | 140,610 | +68,321 |
| Other | 13,997 | 10,075 | -3,922 |
| Air transport | 5,570 | 12,565 | +6,995 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 309,812 |
| London | 105,948 |
| Felixstowe | 43,532 |
| 000 | 24,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,110 |
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 | 80,848 | 228,964 | +148,116 |
| London | 70,632 | 35,316 | -35,316 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 43,532 | +43,532 |
| 000 | 13,997 | 10,075 | -3,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,748 | 11,362 | +2,614 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 10,240 | +10,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,750 | +5,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,570 | 0 | -5,570 |
| Heysham | 1,377 | 1,484 | +107 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04029130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unsweetened milk and cream with 8-10% fat