Import/export HS code 04049023: Various whey with medium fat content
Other 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,086,246 |
| France | 1,676,615 |
| Lithuania | 684,954 |
| Netherlands | 109,038 |
| Sweden | 77,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,507,729 | 1,578,517 | +70,788 |
| France | 573,714 | 1,102,901 | +529,187 |
| Lithuania | 271,341 | 413,613 | +142,272 |
| Netherlands | 105,278 | 3,760 | -101,518 |
| Sweden | 6,419 | 70,754 | +64,335 |
| Poland | 32,466 | 975 | -31,491 |
| Denmark | 0 | 9,577 | +9,577 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,672 | +8,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,047,854 |
| France | 1,660,274 |
| Lithuania | 710,878 |
| Belgium | 113,950 |
| Sweden | 86,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,497,020 | 1,550,834 | +53,814 |
| France | 557,373 | 1,102,901 | +545,528 |
| Lithuania | 272,489 | 438,389 | +165,900 |
| Belgium | 105,278 | 8,672 | -96,606 |
| Sweden | 15,980 | 70,754 | +54,774 |
| Poland | 48,807 | 975 | -47,832 |
| Denmark | 0 | 9,577 | +9,577 |
| United States | 0 | 2,907 | +2,907 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,749 | +2,749 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,011 | +1,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 5,602,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,539 |
| Air transport | 13,782 |
| Road transport | 9,561 |
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) | 2,440,562 | 3,162,272 | +721,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,380 | 22,159 | -15,221 |
| Air transport | 9,444 | 4,338 | -5,106 |
| Road transport | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,869,279 |
| Dover | 1,521,739 |
| Portsmouth | 565,812 |
| Poole | 286,272 |
| Newhaven | 274,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,227,223 | 1,642,056 | +414,833 |
| Dover | 658,812 | 862,927 | +204,115 |
| Portsmouth | 334,227 | 231,585 | -102,642 |
| Poole | 135,225 | 151,047 | +15,822 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 274,679 | +274,679 |
| Killingholme | 62,257 | 0 | -62,257 |
| Felixstowe | 19,186 | 12,971 | -6,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,796 | 0 | -29,796 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,444 | 1,011 | -8,433 |
| ZLC | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
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 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 27 |
| BACAREL AND CO. LIMITED | 10 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 6 |
| COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 4 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 3 |
| MAVCO LTD | 3 |
| CROCKWAY FARMS LIMITED | 3 |
| DOMSON LTD | 1 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,237 |
| France | 12,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,778 | 5,459 | -3,319 |
| France | 1,276 | 10,756 | +9,480 |
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) | 15,885 |
| Air transport | 5,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,389 |
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) | 4,389 | 11,496 | +7,107 |
| Air transport | 1,276 | 4,719 | +3,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,389 | 0 | -4,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,389 |
| Hull | 4,389 |
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 | 0 | 11,496 | +11,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,276 | 4,719 | +3,443 |
| Hull | 4,389 | 0 | -4,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,389 | 0 | -4,389 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%