Import/export HS code 040490: Various whey and milk products
Other whey and milk-based products not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,746,251 |
| Germany | 13,602,647 |
| France | 6,102,378 |
| Finland | 5,304,830 |
| Belgium | 2,364,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,304,391 | 9,441,860 | -2,862,531 |
| Germany | 6,392,015 | 7,210,632 | +818,617 |
| France | 3,137,637 | 2,964,741 | -172,896 |
| Finland | 2,725,386 | 2,579,444 | -145,942 |
| Belgium | 1,019,811 | 1,344,790 | +324,979 |
| Hungary | 645,384 | 1,322,659 | +677,275 |
| Ireland | 1,159,116 | 671,230 | -487,886 |
| Austria | 335,343 | 394,539 | +59,196 |
| Lithuania | 271,341 | 415,223 | +143,882 |
| Denmark | 672,155 | 9,577 | -662,578 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,125,078 |
| Germany | 10,135,445 |
| Netherlands | 9,652,483 |
| France | 6,039,988 |
| Finland | 5,435,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,116,079 | 7,008,999 | -107,080 |
| Germany | 4,504,446 | 5,630,999 | +1,126,553 |
| Netherlands | 6,229,488 | 3,422,995 | -2,806,493 |
| France | 3,017,673 | 3,022,315 | +4,642 |
| Finland | 2,847,521 | 2,587,602 | -259,919 |
| Denmark | 2,190,125 | 1,582,696 | -607,429 |
| Hungary | 645,384 | 1,322,659 | +677,275 |
| Ireland | 721,411 | 560,556 | -160,855 |
| Austria | 335,343 | 394,539 | +59,196 |
| Lithuania | 272,489 | 438,389 | +165,900 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 52,990,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,924,589 |
| Other | 1,160,300 |
| Air transport | 90,710 |
| Road transport | 12,154 |
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) | 27,197,380 | 25,792,983 | -1,404,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,140,665 | 783,924 | -356,741 |
| Other | 779,809 | 380,491 | -399,318 |
| Air transport | 64,164 | 26,546 | -37,618 |
| Road transport | 10,844 | 1,310 | -9,534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,092,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,265,344 |
| Dover | 11,130,690 |
| London | 3,619,698 |
| Hull | 1,962,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,592,863 | 7,499,877 | -2,092,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,418,959 | 6,846,385 | +1,427,426 |
| Dover | 5,828,293 | 5,302,397 | -525,896 |
| London | 882,197 | 2,737,501 | +1,855,304 |
| Hull | 1,916,943 | 45,783 | -1,871,160 |
| Killingholme | 1,293,355 | 587,072 | -706,283 |
| Portsmouth | 860,296 | 462,004 | -398,292 |
| Poole | 642,621 | 662,616 | +19,995 |
| 000 | 779,809 | 380,491 | -399,318 |
| Purfleet | 444,229 | 563,320 | +119,091 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 42 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 36 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 34 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 31 |
| TM TELFORD DAIRY LIMITED | 19 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 17 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| SCIENCE IN SPORT LIMITED | 15 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 405,786 |
| Spain | 186,008 |
| Australia | 126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 |
| Turkey | 41,873 |
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 | 159,159 | 246,627 | +87,468 |
| Spain | 4,214 | 181,794 | +177,580 |
| Australia | 0 | 126,997 | +126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Netherlands | 13,161 | 5,459 | -7,702 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 12,335 | +12,335 |
| France | 1,276 | 10,756 | +9,480 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,740 | +11,740 |
| Gambia | 10,382 | 0 | -10,382 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 103,209 |
| XI | 63,329 |
| Ireland | 23,643 |
| XU | 15,102 |
| Poland | 1,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 54,609 | 48,600 | -6,009 |
| XI | 62,878 | 451 | -62,427 |
| Ireland | 12,639 | 11,004 | -1,635 |
| XU | 10,966 | 4,136 | -6,830 |
| Poland | 1,865 | 0 | -1,865 |
| Germany | 0 | 109 | +109 |
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) | 456,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,625 |
| Other | 207,257 |
| Air transport | 28,852 |
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) | 39,423 | 417,490 | +378,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,293 | 139,332 | +53,039 |
| Other | 142,957 | 64,300 | -78,657 |
| Air transport | 12,393 | 16,459 | +4,066 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,696 |
| 000 | 207,257 |
| Holyhead | 194,129 |
| Southampton | 139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 69,526 |
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 | 14,406 | 193,290 | +178,884 |
| 000 | 142,957 | 64,300 | -78,657 |
| Holyhead | 11,802 | 182,327 | +170,525 |
| Southampton | 0 | 139,332 | +139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 69,526 | 0 | -69,526 |
| Hull | 4,389 | 41,873 | +37,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,393 | 4,719 | -7,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 | 0 | -12,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,740 | +11,740 |
| Heysham | 4,443 | 0 | -4,443 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey and milk-based products not listed elsewhere