Import/export HS code 04041004: Whey with medium fat content
Whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 284,449 |
| Ireland | 142,758 |
| Slovakia | 105,053 |
| Italy | 93,638 |
| Germany | 8,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 284,449 | 0 | -284,449 |
| Ireland | 72,143 | 70,615 | -1,528 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 105,053 | +105,053 |
| Italy | 35,976 | 57,662 | +21,686 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,162 | +8,162 |
| Latvia | 0 | 2,730 | +2,730 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 284,449 |
| Ireland | 141,560 |
| Slovakia | 105,053 |
| Italy | 96,368 |
| Germany | 8,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 284,449 | 0 | -284,449 |
| Ireland | 70,945 | 70,615 | -330 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 105,053 | +105,053 |
| Italy | 35,976 | 60,392 | +24,416 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,162 | +8,162 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| West of England | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 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) | 349,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,038 |
| Other | 1,198 |
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) | 105,332 | 244,222 | +138,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,038 | 0 | -286,038 |
| Other | 1,198 | 0 | -1,198 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 284,449 |
| Dover | 133,706 |
| Milford | 122,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,532 |
| Holyhead | 9,740 |
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 Gateway Port | 284,449 | 0 | -284,449 |
| Dover | 10,697 | 123,009 | +112,312 |
| Milford | 61,205 | 60,875 | -330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,279 | 40,253 | +14,974 |
| Fishguard | 4,870 | 4,870 | +0 |
| Holyhead | 4,870 | 4,870 | +0 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,162 | +8,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,183 | +2,183 |
| 000 | 1,198 | 0 | -1,198 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 200,395 |
| Netherlands | 19,523 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,807 |
| Bahrain | 4,300 |
| Belgium | 992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 125,526 | 74,869 | -50,657 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 19,523 | +19,523 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 7,807 | +7,807 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 4,300 | +4,300 |
| Belgium | 992 | 0 | -992 |
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) | 220,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,807 |
| Air transport | 4,300 |
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) | 126,518 | 94,392 | -32,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 7,807 | +7,807 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,300 | +4,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,193 |
| Poole | 16,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,331 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,300 |
| Felixstowe | 3,476 |
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 | 109,801 | 94,392 | -15,409 |
| Poole | 16,717 | 0 | -16,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,331 | +4,331 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,300 | +4,300 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,476 | +3,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04041004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%