Import/export HS code 04039013: Fermented milk with 1.5-27% fat
Medium to high-fat fermented milk, between 1.5% and 27% milkfat
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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 | 5,712,816 |
| Germany | 2,525,132 |
| Luxembourg | 1,365,669 |
| Netherlands | 573,616 |
| France | 527,865 |
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 | 2,887,360 | 2,825,456 | -61,904 |
| Germany | 1,048,717 | 1,476,415 | +427,698 |
| Luxembourg | 886,515 | 479,154 | -407,361 |
| Netherlands | 222,091 | 351,525 | +129,434 |
| France | 80,205 | 447,660 | +367,455 |
| Romania | 46,303 | 20,071 | -26,232 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,347 | +38,347 |
| Greece | 12,987 | 0 | -12,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 3,275,661 |
| Ireland | 2,577,857 |
| Netherlands | 519,952 |
| France | 469,599 |
| Germany | 395,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1,562,307 | 1,713,354 | +151,047 |
| Ireland | 1,181,405 | 1,396,452 | +215,047 |
| Netherlands | 233,745 | 286,207 | +52,462 |
| France | 49,093 | 420,506 | +371,413 |
| Germany | 140,876 | 254,571 | +113,695 |
| Austria | 135,106 | 39,809 | -95,297 |
| Italy | 74,870 | 36,994 | -37,876 |
| Romania | 52,491 | 23,384 | -29,107 |
| Poland | 35,343 | 38,347 | +3,004 |
| Greece | 12,987 | 0 | -12,987 |
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 | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 7,465,238 |
| Other | 3,141,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,279 |
| Air transport | 7,238 |
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) | 3,380,167 | 4,085,071 | +704,904 |
| Other | 1,712,047 | 1,429,004 | -283,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,964 | 117,315 | +25,351 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,238 | +7,238 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,231,824 |
| 000 | 3,141,051 |
| Milford | 1,429,605 |
| Dover | 1,023,400 |
| Holyhead | 791,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,789,478 | 1,442,346 | -347,132 |
| 000 | 1,712,047 | 1,429,004 | -283,043 |
| Milford | 478,688 | 950,917 | +472,229 |
| Dover | 142,677 | 880,723 | +738,046 |
| Holyhead | 524,973 | 266,291 | -258,682 |
| Hull | 180,456 | 234,857 | +54,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,299 | 231,879 | +82,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,384 | 155,372 | +29,988 |
| Fishguard | 52,360 | 23,872 | -28,488 |
| Felixstowe | 17,544 | 7,815 | -9,729 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 47 |
| ROEXPORT LTD. | 42 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 26 |
| GRACE FOODS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS PLC | 22 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| ORCHARD VALLEY FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
| MAXY CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 4 |
| CRANSWICK PLC | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 6,551,092 |
| Malaysia | 3,731,341 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,221,541 |
| Egypt | 1,266,414 |
| Thailand | 1,245,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 4,908,747 | 1,642,345 | -3,266,402 |
| Malaysia | 2,062,130 | 1,669,211 | -392,919 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,403,284 | 1,818,257 | +414,973 |
| Egypt | 892,985 | 373,429 | -519,556 |
| Thailand | 824,439 | 421,110 | -403,329 |
| Netherlands | 483,353 | 638,084 | +154,731 |
| Saudi Arabia | 474,048 | 252,909 | -221,139 |
| Ireland | 107,829 | 170,537 | +62,708 |
| Belgium | 165,348 | 97,957 | -67,391 |
| South Africa | 176,114 | 51,020 | -125,094 |
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 | 517,590 |
| Ireland | 563 |
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 | 62,450 | 455,140 | +392,690 |
| Ireland | 279 | 284 | +5 |
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) | 18,037,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,490,777 |
| Other | 518,153 |
| Air transport | 10,704 |
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) | 11,353,647 | 6,683,701 | -4,669,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 777,677 | 713,100 | -64,577 |
| Other | 62,729 | 455,424 | +392,695 |
| Air transport | 0 | 10,704 | +10,704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,395,336 |
| Felixstowe | 7,229,060 |
| Southampton | 1,822,367 |
| Belfast Port | 1,370,376 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,242,400 |
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 | 2,776,937 | 4,618,399 | +1,841,462 |
| Felixstowe | 6,643,900 | 585,160 | -6,058,740 |
| Southampton | 1,712,601 | 109,766 | -1,602,835 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,370,376 | +1,370,376 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 666,113 | 576,287 | -89,826 |
| 000 | 62,729 | 455,424 | +392,695 |
| Liverpool Docks | 233,176 | 4,123 | -229,053 |
| London | 0 | 132,690 | +132,690 |
| Dover | 53,497 | 0 | -53,497 |
| Holyhead | 45,100 | 0 | -45,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04039013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium to high-fat fermented milk, between 1.5% and 27% milkfat