Import/export HS code 04041002: Whey with low fat content
Whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 29,896,052 |
| Ireland | 29,442,962 |
| Germany | 11,380,098 |
| Poland | 5,611,636 |
| Netherlands | 3,551,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 10,767,600 | 19,128,452 | +8,360,852 |
| Ireland | 14,967,428 | 14,475,534 | -491,894 |
| Germany | 7,555,365 | 3,824,733 | -3,730,632 |
| Poland | 1,587,284 | 4,024,352 | +2,437,068 |
| Netherlands | 2,387,705 | 1,163,631 | -1,224,074 |
| France | 1,169,650 | 1,435,367 | +265,717 |
| Norway | 668,282 | 349,932 | -318,350 |
| Estonia | 0 | 621,071 | +621,071 |
| Italy | 414,619 | 19,389 | -395,230 |
| Denmark | 173,320 | 181,969 | +8,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 30,328,029 |
| Ireland | 23,364,988 |
| Germany | 9,904,873 |
| Poland | 8,171,576 |
| Netherlands | 2,276,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 11,199,577 | 19,128,452 | +7,928,875 |
| Ireland | 10,619,668 | 12,745,320 | +2,125,652 |
| Germany | 7,233,163 | 2,671,710 | -4,561,453 |
| Poland | 2,617,581 | 5,553,995 | +2,936,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,390,613 | 885,839 | -504,774 |
| France | 760,714 | 936,740 | +176,026 |
| Norway | 514,178 | 68,846 | -445,332 |
| Estonia | 0 | 478,857 | +478,857 |
| Italy | 439,483 | 0 | -439,483 |
| Portugal | 137,027 | 89,859 | -47,168 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 72,707,592 |
| Other | 7,303,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,206,893 |
| Road transport | 18,415 |
| Air transport | 2,958 |
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) | 32,863,029 | 39,844,563 | +6,981,534 |
| Other | 4,916,046 | 2,387,357 | -2,528,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,110,490 | 3,096,403 | +985,913 |
| Road transport | 18,415 | 0 | -18,415 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,957,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,457,404 |
| Killingholme | 11,343,328 |
| Dover | 9,180,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,106,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,863,565 | 12,094,355 | +8,230,790 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,329,556 | 6,127,848 | +798,292 |
| Killingholme | 6,671,565 | 4,671,763 | -1,999,802 |
| Dover | 5,667,707 | 3,513,044 | -2,154,663 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,035,979 | 5,070,489 | +1,034,510 |
| 000 | 4,916,046 | 2,387,357 | -2,528,689 |
| Holyhead | 3,032,754 | 4,157,694 | +1,124,940 |
| Heysham | 2,112,336 | 1,829,987 | -282,349 |
| Felixstowe | 895,409 | 1,161,769 | +266,360 |
| London | 855,988 | 747,566 | -108,422 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 42 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 30 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 26 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 23 |
| CEREALTO UK LIMITED | 17 |
| GREENFIELDS IRELAND LIMITED | 17 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 15 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,573,742 |
| Netherlands | 13,874,683 |
| France | 12,087,981 |
| Germany | 6,410,438 |
| New Zealand | 5,779,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,535,988 | 8,037,754 | +1,501,766 |
| Netherlands | 7,370,030 | 6,504,653 | -865,377 |
| France | 4,719,892 | 7,368,089 | +2,648,197 |
| Germany | 3,246,309 | 3,164,129 | -82,180 |
| New Zealand | 1,266,637 | 4,512,490 | +3,245,853 |
| Ireland | 2,690,170 | 2,436,355 | -253,815 |
| South Africa | 1,849,470 | 686,815 | -1,162,655 |
| Australia | 1,502,098 | 1,032,335 | -469,763 |
| Denmark | 759,159 | 1,702,639 | +943,480 |
| Poland | 1,076,154 | 699,587 | -376,567 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 243,992 |
| XI | 161,290 |
| Denmark | 114,392 |
| Ireland | 10,398 |
| Belgium | 915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 131,849 | 112,143 | -19,706 |
| XI | 137,028 | 24,262 | -112,766 |
| Denmark | 43,396 | 70,996 | +27,600 |
| Ireland | 10,398 | 0 | -10,398 |
| Belgium | 915 | 0 | -915 |
| Poland | 147 | 0 | -147 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,428,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,412,525 |
| Air transport | 682,306 |
| Other | 531,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,053,894 | 23,375,037 | +3,321,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,811,557 | 16,600,968 | -210,589 |
| Air transport | 234,145 | 448,161 | +214,016 |
| Other | 323,733 | 207,401 | -116,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,817,569 |
| Southampton | 21,703,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,644,884 |
| Felixstowe | 3,788,644 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,035,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,730,499 | 18,087,070 | +2,356,571 |
| Southampton | 9,031,404 | 12,672,540 | +3,641,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,901,911 | 2,742,973 | -2,158,938 |
| Felixstowe | 2,479,172 | 1,309,472 | -1,169,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 518,026 | 1,517,921 | +999,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 741,458 | 1,256,384 | +514,926 |
| Milford | 1,243,825 | 466,830 | -776,995 |
| London | 448,247 | 994,575 | +546,328 |
| Poole | 695,942 | 247,444 | -448,498 |
| 000 | 323,733 | 207,401 | -116,332 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04041002
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%