Import/export HS code 040390: Various fermented milk products
Includes fermented or acidified milk products not classified as yogurt
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 122,928,056 |
| Germany | 52,383,273 |
| Poland | 28,143,240 |
| Ireland | 15,382,131 |
| Belgium | 6,129,007 |
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 | 55,538,925 | 67,389,131 | +11,850,206 |
| Germany | 29,912,643 | 22,470,630 | -7,442,013 |
| Poland | 15,218,678 | 12,924,562 | -2,294,116 |
| Ireland | 7,110,997 | 8,271,134 | +1,160,137 |
| Belgium | 3,603,050 | 2,525,957 | -1,077,093 |
| Netherlands | 2,175,397 | 2,217,927 | +42,530 |
| Romania | 1,559,846 | 1,438,222 | -121,624 |
| Lithuania | 852,774 | 831,083 | -21,691 |
| Greece | 673,180 | 883,054 | +209,874 |
| Luxembourg | 901,234 | 406,570 | -494,664 |
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 | 119,049,699 |
| Germany | 50,801,801 |
| Poland | 30,838,917 |
| Belgium | 4,849,898 |
| Netherlands | 4,406,796 |
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 | 54,025,001 | 65,024,698 | +10,999,697 |
| Germany | 29,463,121 | 21,338,680 | -8,124,441 |
| Poland | 16,173,572 | 14,665,345 | -1,508,227 |
| Belgium | 2,919,471 | 1,930,427 | -989,044 |
| Netherlands | 2,018,987 | 2,387,809 | +368,822 |
| Ireland | 1,859,386 | 1,774,658 | -84,728 |
| Luxembourg | 1,700,954 | 1,810,505 | +109,551 |
| Romania | 1,645,784 | 1,439,248 | -206,536 |
| Greece | 728,672 | 941,810 | +213,138 |
| Italy | 701,071 | 687,608 | -13,463 |
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 | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -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) | 223,960,880 |
| Other | 12,777,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,889,294 |
| Air transport | 28,387 |
| Rail transport | 3,048 |
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) | 111,580,619 | 112,380,261 | +799,642 |
| Other | 5,780,755 | 6,996,520 | +1,215,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,471,494 | 2,417,800 | +946,306 |
| Air transport | 14,820 | 13,567 | -1,253 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 3,048 | +3,048 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 121,023,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,802,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,162,292 |
| 000 | 12,777,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,567,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 47,628,776 | 73,394,763 | +25,765,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,647,772 | 10,154,874 | -29,492,898 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,742,360 | 24,419,932 | +4,677,572 |
| 000 | 5,780,755 | 6,996,520 | +1,215,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,247,290 | 1,320,146 | +72,856 |
| Felixstowe | 1,095,508 | 885,873 | -209,635 |
| London | 588,537 | 963,467 | +374,930 |
| Holyhead | 866,341 | 669,570 | -196,771 |
| Milford | 586,573 | 887,411 | +300,838 |
| Purfleet | 508,320 | 479,630 | -28,690 |
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 | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 43 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YOPLAIT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| ROEXPORT LTD. | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 48 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 48 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 14,366,767 |
| Philippines | 6,740,202 |
| Malaysia | 4,209,581 |
| France | 4,033,010 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,774,841 |
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 | 7,974,440 | 6,392,327 | -1,582,113 |
| Philippines | 4,872,701 | 1,867,501 | -3,005,200 |
| Malaysia | 2,062,130 | 2,147,451 | +85,321 |
| France | 1,178,073 | 2,854,937 | +1,676,864 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,785,548 | 1,989,293 | +203,745 |
| Netherlands | 594,475 | 716,277 | +121,802 |
| Thailand | 824,439 | 421,110 | -403,329 |
| Egypt | 811,487 | 373,429 | -438,058 |
| Saudi Arabia | 654,125 | 400,748 | -253,377 |
| Barbados | 296,235 | 593,567 | +297,332 |
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 | 12,011,553 |
| Ireland | 55,973 |
| Germany | 26,968 |
| France | 26,710 |
| Greece | 21,498 |
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 | 6,267,606 | 5,743,947 | -523,659 |
| Ireland | 21,942 | 34,031 | +12,089 |
| Germany | 16,408 | 10,560 | -5,848 |
| France | 16,318 | 10,392 | -5,926 |
| Greece | 11,158 | 10,340 | -818 |
| Belgium | 2,567 | 192 | -2,375 |
| Spain | 1,413 | 0 | -1,413 |
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) | 19,806,815 |
| Other | 12,271,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,585,933 |
| Air transport | 1,924,513 |
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) | 11,716,848 | 8,089,967 | -3,626,881 |
| Other | 6,374,995 | 5,896,030 | -478,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,936,553 | 4,649,380 | +712,827 |
| Air transport | 913,494 | 1,011,019 | +97,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,271,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,993,833 |
| Felixstowe | 7,191,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,960,652 |
| Southampton | 2,078,819 |
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 | 6,374,995 | 5,896,030 | -478,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,681,619 | 5,312,214 | +2,630,595 |
| Felixstowe | 6,594,464 | 596,858 | -5,997,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,229,982 | 3,730,670 | +1,500,688 |
| Southampton | 1,891,935 | 186,884 | -1,705,051 |
| Holyhead | 1,390,090 | 540,482 | -849,608 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,370,376 | +1,370,376 |
| Portsmouth | 296,235 | 597,364 | +301,129 |
| Birmingham Airport | 448,568 | 431,830 | -16,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 434,342 | 244,825 | -189,517 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 04039011 – Fermented milk with 1.5% or less fat
- 04039013 – Fermented milk with 1.5-27% fat
- 04039019 – Fermented milk with over 27% fat
- 04039031 – Fermented milk with 1.5% or less fat
- 04039033 – Fermented milk with 1.5-27% fat
- 04039039 – Fermented milk with over 27% fat
- 04039051 – Fermented milk with 3% or less fat
- 04039053 – Fermented milk with 3-6% fat
- 04039059 – Fermented milk with over 6% fat
- 04039061 – Fermented milk with 3% or less fat
- 04039063 – Fermented milk with 3-6% fat
- 04039069 – Fermented milk with over 6% fat
- 04039071 – Fermented milk with 1.5% or less fat
- 04039073 – Fermented milk with 1.5-27% fat
- 04039079 – Fermented milk with over 27% fat
- 04039091 – Fermented milk with 3% or less fat
- 04039093 – Fermented milk with 3-6% fat
- 04039099 – Fermented milk with over 6% fat
Quick facts
HS code: 040390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes fermented or acidified milk products not classified as yogurt