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 | 21,507,089 |
| Germany | 14,180,969 |
| France | 5,896,139 |
| Finland | 5,431,763 |
| Belgium | 2,298,010 |
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 | 11,574,605 | 9,932,484 | -1,642,121 |
| Germany | 6,420,660 | 7,760,309 | +1,339,649 |
| France | 3,291,061 | 2,605,078 | -685,983 |
| Finland | 2,838,323 | 2,593,440 | -244,883 |
| Belgium | 973,334 | 1,324,676 | +351,342 |
| Hungary | 765,381 | 1,321,967 | +556,586 |
| Ireland | 996,146 | 642,494 | -353,652 |
| Austria | 467,258 | 262,624 | -204,634 |
| Lithuania | 272,951 | 413,613 | +140,662 |
| Denmark | 574,117 | 47,321 | -526,796 |
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 | 14,142,280 |
| Germany | 10,373,206 |
| Netherlands | 9,354,590 |
| France | 5,851,822 |
| Finland | 5,562,056 |
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 | 6,445,397 | 7,696,883 | +1,251,486 |
| Germany | 4,372,385 | 6,000,821 | +1,628,436 |
| Netherlands | 6,118,171 | 3,236,419 | -2,881,752 |
| France | 3,171,097 | 2,680,725 | -490,372 |
| Finland | 2,960,458 | 2,601,598 | -358,860 |
| Denmark | 2,280,235 | 1,776,166 | -504,069 |
| Hungary | 765,381 | 1,321,967 | +556,586 |
| Ireland | 650,853 | 566,912 | -83,941 |
| Austria | 467,258 | 262,624 | -204,634 |
| 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 53,319,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,832,404 |
| Other | 1,004,421 |
| Air transport | 86,527 |
| 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) | 26,911,028 | 26,408,314 | -502,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,056,822 | 775,582 | -281,240 |
| Other | 665,691 | 338,730 | -326,961 |
| Air transport | 65,104 | 21,423 | -43,681 |
| 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 | 17,261,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,116,773 |
| Dover | 11,483,277 |
| London | 3,896,801 |
| Killingholme | 1,880,427 |
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 | 9,586,133 | 7,675,010 | -1,911,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,897,936 | 7,218,837 | +2,320,901 |
| Dover | 6,120,313 | 5,362,964 | -757,349 |
| London | 1,128,151 | 2,768,650 | +1,640,499 |
| Killingholme | 1,374,047 | 506,380 | -867,667 |
| Hull | 1,790,185 | 45,783 | -1,744,402 |
| Poole | 642,621 | 662,616 | +19,995 |
| Portsmouth | 728,794 | 323,131 | -405,663 |
| Purfleet | 444,229 | 596,549 | +152,320 |
| 000 | 665,691 | 338,730 | -326,961 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 48 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 43 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 37 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 32 |
| TM TELFORD DAIRY LIMITED | 19 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 18 |
| SCIENCE IN SPORT LIMITED | 16 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 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 | 384,619 |
| Spain | 181,837 |
| 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 | 143,504 | 241,115 | +97,611 |
| Spain | 43 | 181,794 | +181,751 |
| 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 | 102,819 |
| XI | 63,329 |
| Ireland | 23,139 |
| Germany | 109 |
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 | 58,452 | 44,367 | -14,085 |
| XI | 63,251 | 78 | -63,173 |
| Ireland | 12,499 | 10,640 | -1,859 |
| 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) | 442,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,625 |
| Other | 196,778 |
| 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) | 24,564 | 417,490 | +392,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,293 | 139,332 | +53,039 |
| Other | 137,990 | 58,788 | -79,202 |
| 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 | 203,525 |
| 000 | 196,778 |
| Holyhead | 183,441 |
| 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 | 10,235 | 193,290 | +183,055 |
| 000 | 137,990 | 58,788 | -79,202 |
| Holyhead | 1,114 | 182,327 | +181,213 |
| 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