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 | 3,028,429 |
| France | 1,579,235 |
| 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 | 1,705,006 | 1,323,423 | -381,583 |
| France | 724,591 | 854,644 | +130,053 |
| Lithuania | 409,749 | 275,205 | -134,544 |
| Netherlands | 105,278 | 3,760 | -101,518 |
| Sweden | 14,076 | 63,097 | +49,021 |
| Denmark | 0 | 47,321 | +47,321 |
| Poland | 29,648 | 975 | -28,673 |
| Belgium | 6,259 | 2,413 | -3,846 |
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 | 2,990,037 |
| France | 1,562,894 |
| 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 | 1,694,297 | 1,295,740 | -398,557 |
| France | 708,250 | 854,644 | +146,394 |
| Lithuania | 410,897 | 299,981 | -110,916 |
| Belgium | 111,537 | 2,413 | -109,124 |
| Sweden | 23,637 | 63,097 | +39,460 |
| Denmark | 0 | 47,321 | +47,321 |
| Poland | 45,989 | 975 | -45,014 |
| 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) | 5,482,563 |
| 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) | 2,930,565 | 2,551,998 | -378,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,037 | 14,502 | -30,535 |
| 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 | 2,920,847 |
| Dover | 1,410,285 |
| Portsmouth | 468,432 |
| 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 | 1,580,052 | 1,340,795 | -239,257 |
| Dover | 844,007 | 566,278 | -277,729 |
| Portsmouth | 289,119 | 179,313 | -109,806 |
| Poole | 135,225 | 151,047 | +15,822 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 274,679 | +274,679 |
| Felixstowe | 17,671 | 51,481 | +33,810 |
| Killingholme | 62,257 | 0 | -62,257 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 28 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,756 |
| Netherlands | 9,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,515 | 9,241 | +7,726 |
| Netherlands | 4,389 | 5,459 | +1,070 |
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 | 4,719 |
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 | 1,515 | 3,204 | +1,689 |
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 | 4,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 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 | 1,515 | 3,204 | +1,689 |
| 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%