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 | 33,570,544 |
| Netherlands | 10,625,204 |
| Germany | 5,379,267 |
| Denmark | 846,112 |
| 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 | 25,268,181 | 8,302,363 | -16,965,818 |
| Netherlands | 6,223,185 | 4,402,019 | -1,821,166 |
| Germany | 2,218,841 | 3,160,426 | +941,585 |
| Denmark | 552,510 | 293,602 | -258,908 |
| Poland | 47,252 | 630,957 | +583,705 |
| Italy | 636,933 | 0 | -636,933 |
| Spain | 249,272 | 0 | -249,272 |
| France | 52,560 | 132,209 | +79,649 |
| Greece | 41,853 | 41,610 | -243 |
| Belgium | 6,924 | 59,803 | +52,879 |
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 | 33,289,303 |
| Netherlands | 8,246,633 |
| Germany | 6,160,749 |
| Poland | 1,468,539 |
| Denmark | 846,112 |
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 | 25,138,570 | 8,150,733 | -16,987,837 |
| Netherlands | 4,450,721 | 3,795,912 | -654,809 |
| Germany | 2,868,401 | 3,292,348 | +423,947 |
| Poland | 600,126 | 868,413 | +268,287 |
| Denmark | 552,510 | 293,602 | -258,908 |
| Italy | 771,986 | 54,040 | -717,946 |
| Lithuania | 446,823 | 214,889 | -231,934 |
| Spain | 249,272 | 0 | -249,272 |
| Israel | 0 | 92,718 | +92,718 |
| 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) | 49,896,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,077,051 |
| Other | 314,043 |
| 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) | 34,484,843 | 15,411,286 | -19,073,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,978 | 1,460,073 | +843,095 |
| Other | 162,413 | 151,630 | -10,783 |
| 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 | 17,611,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,208,014 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,779,801 |
| Holyhead | 6,360,009 |
| Dover | 2,114,608 |
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 | 16,025,127 | 1,585,949 | -14,439,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,028,086 | 5,179,928 | +151,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,401,463 | 2,378,338 | -3,023,125 |
| Holyhead | 3,039,892 | 3,320,117 | +280,225 |
| Dover | 1,170,282 | 944,326 | -225,956 |
| Milford | 925,353 | 814,187 | -111,166 |
| Harwich | 675,125 | 890,989 | +215,864 |
| Hull | 472,540 | 624,717 | +152,177 |
| London | 713,359 | 302,048 | -411,311 |
| Felixstowe | 838,983 | 75,398 | -763,585 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 47 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 39 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 11,045,249 |
| Ireland | 5,441,272 |
| Singapore | 2,806,830 |
| Netherlands | 2,591,209 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,542,312 |
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 | 3,544,932 | 7,500,317 | +3,955,385 |
| Ireland | 3,144,503 | 2,296,769 | -847,734 |
| Singapore | 2,226,434 | 580,396 | -1,646,038 |
| Netherlands | 1,983,984 | 607,225 | -1,376,759 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,639,786 | 902,526 | -737,260 |
| China | 488,285 | 584,311 | +96,026 |
| United Arab Emirates | 55,431 | 589,667 | +534,236 |
| Denmark | 0 | 526,263 | +526,263 |
| Poland | 379,189 | 7,320 | -371,869 |
| Australia | 0 | 289,830 | +289,830 |
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 | 11,718,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,741,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,151,323 |
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 | 3,871,030 | 7,847,378 | +3,976,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,241,798 | 3,499,835 | -1,741,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,109,350 | 3,041,973 | -2,067,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,822,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,262,691 |
| Southampton | 3,064,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,325,626 |
| Milford | 2,207,681 |
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 | 2,978,796 | 7,843,966 | +4,865,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,763,872 | 2,498,819 | +734,947 |
| Southampton | 2,846,335 | 218,124 | -2,628,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,755,491 | 570,135 | -1,185,356 |
| Milford | 867,902 | 1,339,779 | +471,877 |
| Holyhead | 1,620,311 | 0 | -1,620,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 600,291 | 407,668 | -192,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,805 | 543,405 | +112,600 |
| Manchester Airport | 892,234 | 3,412 | -888,822 |
| Felixstowe | 204,520 | 325,030 | +120,510 |
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%