Import/export HS code 04039051: Fermented milk with 3% or less fat
Low-fat fermented milk, not exceeding 3% milkfat
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 12,880,077 |
| France | 2,612,131 |
| Netherlands | 2,154,167 |
| Ireland | 957,831 |
| Germany | 831,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,165,481 | 6,714,596 | +549,115 |
| France | 957,878 | 1,654,253 | +696,375 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,932 | 1,133,235 | +112,303 |
| Ireland | 913,604 | 44,227 | -869,377 |
| Germany | 457,480 | 374,230 | -83,250 |
| Sweden | 174,963 | 228,491 | +53,528 |
| Denmark | 147,871 | 125,147 | -22,724 |
| Italy | 68,179 | 121,018 | +52,839 |
| Lithuania | 24,803 | 80,950 | +56,147 |
| Belgium | 51,670 | 45,087 | -6,583 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 14,396,203 |
| Netherlands | 2,796,855 |
| Germany | 966,961 |
| Sweden | 414,120 |
| Denmark | 279,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,566,585 | 7,829,618 | +1,263,033 |
| Netherlands | 1,356,226 | 1,440,629 | +84,403 |
| Germany | 528,690 | 438,271 | -90,419 |
| Sweden | 173,812 | 240,308 | +66,496 |
| Denmark | 161,942 | 117,224 | -44,718 |
| Austria | 112,374 | 146,293 | +33,919 |
| Italy | 60,337 | 121,018 | +60,681 |
| Luxembourg | 62,312 | 43,915 | -18,397 |
| Greece | 47,186 | 45,428 | -1,758 |
| France | 590 | 69,408 | +68,818 |
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 | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 18,728,623 |
| Other | 953,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 935,020 |
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) | 9,020,339 | 9,708,284 | +687,945 |
| Other | 909,236 | 44,227 | -865,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,257 | 852,763 | +770,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,082,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,209,870 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,729,442 |
| Felixstowe | 1,165,856 |
| 000 | 953,463 |
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 | 3,393,885 | 4,688,216 | +1,294,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,115,164 | 3,094,706 | -20,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,001,471 | 727,971 | -273,500 |
| Felixstowe | 567,488 | 598,368 | +30,880 |
| 000 | 909,236 | 44,227 | -865,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 347,585 | 363,587 | +16,002 |
| Purfleet | 358,622 | 334,932 | -23,690 |
| Harwich | 153,552 | 442,890 | +289,338 |
| London | 151,964 | 278,020 | +126,056 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 27,588 | +27,588 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 48 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 47 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 46 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 5,377,139 |
| France | 2,176,672 |
| Netherlands | 61,698 |
| Maldives | 8,924 |
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 | 3,273,984 | 2,103,155 | -1,170,829 |
| France | 705,984 | 1,470,688 | +764,704 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 61,698 | +61,698 |
| Maldives | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
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 | 4,872,178 |
| Greece | 21,498 |
| Germany | 9,488 |
| Ireland | 73 |
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 | 2,817,416 | 2,054,762 | -762,654 |
| Greece | 11,158 | 10,340 | -818 |
| Germany | 5,667 | 3,821 | -1,846 |
| Ireland | 20 | 53 | +33 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,914,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,701,042 |
| Air transport | 8,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,842,865 | 2,071,602 | -771,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,137,103 | 1,563,939 | +426,836 |
| Air transport | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,914,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,238,370 |
| Holyhead | 408,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,924 |
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 | 2,842,865 | 2,071,602 | -771,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 705,984 | 1,532,386 | +826,402 |
| Holyhead | 390,819 | 18,149 | -372,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,984 | 13,404 | -25,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,756 | 4,168 | -588 |
| Dover | 1,316 | 0 | -1,316 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04039051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Low-fat fermented milk, not exceeding 3% milkfat