Import/export HS code 04049081: Various whey with low fat content
Other whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,835,738 |
| Germany | 612,677 |
| Netherlands | 194,907 |
| Spain | 130,878 |
| Italy | 104,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 842,827 | 992,911 | +150,084 |
| Germany | 342,860 | 269,817 | -73,043 |
| Netherlands | 194,907 | 0 | -194,907 |
| Spain | 53,693 | 77,185 | +23,492 |
| Italy | 5,120 | 99,633 | +94,513 |
| United States | 49,135 | 11,705 | -37,430 |
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 | 1,835,738 |
| Netherlands | 194,907 |
| Spain | 130,878 |
| France | 62,694 |
| United States | 60,840 |
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 | 842,827 | 992,911 | +150,084 |
| Netherlands | 194,907 | 0 | -194,907 |
| Spain | 53,693 | 77,185 | +23,492 |
| France | 5,120 | 57,574 | +52,454 |
| United States | 49,135 | 11,705 | -37,430 |
| Italy | 0 | 42,059 | +42,059 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,266,276 |
| Other | 612,677 |
| Air transport | 60,840 |
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) | 1,096,547 | 1,169,729 | +73,182 |
| Other | 342,860 | 269,817 | -73,043 |
| Air transport | 49,135 | 11,705 | -37,430 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,517,884 |
| 000 | 612,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 265,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 672,402 | 845,482 | +173,080 |
| 000 | 342,860 | 269,817 | -73,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,575 | 140,358 | +14,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,907 | 34,021 | -160,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,438 | 25,105 | -17,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,135 | 11,705 | -37,430 |
| Hull | 0 | 45,783 | +45,783 |
| Portsmouth | 10,008 | 31,349 | +21,341 |
| London | 0 | 27,802 | +27,802 |
| Newhaven | 26,621 | 0 | -26,621 |
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 | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 17 |
| VISION INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 6 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 131,963 |
| Turkey | 41,873 |
| Spain | 4,214 |
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 | 73,451 | 58,512 | -14,939 |
| Turkey | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Spain | 4,214 | 0 | -4,214 |
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 |
| Ireland | 16,566 |
| XU | 6,965 |
| XI | 3,401 |
| 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 |
| Ireland | 7,105 | 9,461 | +2,356 |
| XU | 6,965 | 0 | -6,965 |
| XI | 2,950 | 451 | -2,499 |
| Poland | 1,865 | 0 | -1,865 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 132,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 73,494 | 58,512 | -14,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,171 | 41,873 | +37,702 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 132,006 |
| Hull | 41,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 73,494 | 58,512 | -14,982 |
| Hull | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,171 | 0 | -4,171 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%