Import/export HS code 04041014: 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,397,321 |
| Netherlands | 10,537,890 |
| Germany | 5,274,117 |
| Denmark | 885,016 |
| Poland | 678,209 |
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 | 25,728,727 | 7,668,594 | -18,060,133 |
| Netherlands | 6,014,793 | 4,523,097 | -1,491,696 |
| Germany | 2,153,292 | 3,120,825 | +967,533 |
| Denmark | 608,678 | 276,338 | -332,340 |
| Poland | 47,252 | 630,957 | +583,705 |
| Italy | 477,750 | 0 | -477,750 |
| France | 106,046 | 78,723 | -27,323 |
| Greece | 41,853 | 41,610 | -243 |
| Belgium | 6,924 | 59,803 | +52,879 |
| Spain | 31,170 | 0 | -31,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,119,629 |
| Netherlands | 8,421,966 |
| Germany | 5,947,547 |
| Poland | 1,468,539 |
| Denmark | 885,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,616,806 | 7,502,823 | -18,113,983 |
| Netherlands | 4,372,814 | 4,049,152 | -323,662 |
| Germany | 2,772,823 | 3,174,724 | +401,901 |
| Poland | 638,011 | 830,528 | +192,517 |
| Denmark | 608,678 | 276,338 | -332,340 |
| Lithuania | 542,480 | 119,232 | -423,248 |
| Italy | 432,291 | 54,040 | -378,251 |
| Israel | 0 | 92,718 | +92,718 |
| United States | 1,546 | 84,302 | +82,756 |
| Greece | 41,853 | 41,610 | -243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 49,055,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,216,669 |
| Other | 310,494 |
| Air transport | 34,391 |
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) | 34,240,697 | 14,815,295 | -19,425,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 797,788 | 1,418,881 | +621,093 |
| Other | 144,723 | 165,771 | +21,048 |
| Air transport | 33,277 | 1,114 | -32,163 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 17,564,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,425,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,560,587 |
| Holyhead | 6,237,720 |
| Dover | 1,940,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 16,522,405 | 1,042,398 | -15,480,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,011,207 | 5,413,799 | +402,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,336,450 | 2,224,137 | -3,112,313 |
| Holyhead | 2,798,402 | 3,439,318 | +640,916 |
| Dover | 1,049,797 | 890,840 | -158,957 |
| Milford | 994,712 | 744,828 | -249,884 |
| Harwich | 584,869 | 890,989 | +306,120 |
| London | 852,715 | 162,692 | -690,023 |
| Hull | 309,059 | 678,255 | +369,196 |
| Felixstowe | 762,990 | 75,398 | -687,592 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 48 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 40 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 14 |
| VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 14 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 12 |
| A.ONE FEED SUPPLEMENTS LIMITED | 11 |
| TIRLAN LTD | 9 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 7 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,281,877 |
| Ireland | 5,057,643 |
| Singapore | 2,727,892 |
| Netherlands | 2,341,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,311,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,774,668 | 7,507,209 | +3,732,541 |
| Ireland | 3,134,815 | 1,922,828 | -1,211,987 |
| Singapore | 2,572,829 | 155,063 | -2,417,766 |
| Netherlands | 1,851,339 | 490,227 | -1,361,112 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,409,249 | 902,526 | -506,723 |
| China | 488,285 | 584,311 | +96,026 |
| United Arab Emirates | 55,431 | 589,667 | +534,236 |
| Denmark | 0 | 526,263 | +526,263 |
| Poland | 386,509 | 8,015 | -378,494 |
| Australia | 0 | 295,299 | +295,299 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,969,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,159,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,606,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,100,766 | 7,868,742 | +3,767,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,143,885 | 3,015,443 | -2,128,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,143,767 | 2,462,839 | -2,680,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,073,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,262,691 |
| Southampton | 2,711,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,075,983 |
| Milford | 1,929,923 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 3,208,532 | 7,865,330 | +4,656,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,189,205 | 2,073,486 | -115,719 |
| Southampton | 2,493,414 | 218,124 | -2,275,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,622,846 | 453,137 | -1,169,709 |
| Milford | 640,987 | 1,288,936 | +647,949 |
| Holyhead | 1,557,831 | 0 | -1,557,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 607,611 | 414,215 | -193,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 391,213 | 539,606 | +148,393 |
| Manchester Airport | 892,234 | 3,412 | -888,822 |
| Fishguard | 410,204 | 0 | -410,204 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04041014
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%