Import/export HS code 04049083: Various whey with medium fat content
Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 17,359,005 |
| Austria | 724,781 |
| Spain | 145,281 |
| Germany | 108,253 |
| Ireland | 25,608 |
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 | 9,767,122 | 7,591,883 | -2,175,239 |
| Austria | 335,343 | 389,438 | +54,095 |
| Spain | 63,689 | 81,592 | +17,903 |
| Germany | 61,803 | 46,450 | -15,353 |
| Ireland | 10,257 | 15,351 | +5,094 |
| Estonia | 11,646 | 7,341 | -4,305 |
| Italy | 9,370 | 6,986 | -2,384 |
| Poland | 11,075 | 979 | -10,096 |
| France | 2,043 | 0 | -2,043 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,610 | +1,610 |
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 | 11,744,969 |
| Netherlands | 5,508,839 |
| Austria | 724,781 |
| Germany | 214,494 |
| Spain | 145,281 |
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 | 5,786,666 | 5,958,303 | +171,637 |
| Netherlands | 3,883,099 | 1,625,740 | -2,257,359 |
| Austria | 335,343 | 389,438 | +54,095 |
| Germany | 160,204 | 54,290 | -105,914 |
| Spain | 63,689 | 81,592 | +17,903 |
| Estonia | 11,646 | 8,951 | -2,695 |
| Italy | 11,413 | 6,986 | -4,427 |
| Poland | 10,031 | 979 | -9,052 |
| United States | 1,357 | 0 | -1,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 18,239,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,467 |
| Other | 26,655 |
| Air transport | 1,357 |
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) | 10,118,715 | 8,121,188 | -1,997,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,376 | 5,091 | -138,285 |
| Other | 11,304 | 15,351 | +4,047 |
| Air transport | 1,357 | 0 | -1,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,964,451 |
| Dover | 2,374,244 |
| Purfleet | 370,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,087 |
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 | 8,097,846 | 6,866,605 | -1,231,241 |
| Dover | 1,412,563 | 961,681 | -450,882 |
| Purfleet | 197,704 | 173,046 | -24,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,885 | 85,156 | -101,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,996 | 5,091 | -247,905 |
| Harwich | 56,549 | 0 | -56,549 |
| Portsmouth | 11,029 | 33,721 | +22,692 |
| 000 | 11,304 | 15,351 | +4,047 |
| Newhaven | 25,585 | 0 | -25,585 |
| Hull | 16,044 | 0 | -16,044 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 36 |
| BRANDS IN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 30 |
| RE DUE SICILIE LIMITED | 17 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 15 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 5 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 1 |
| JBP FOODS LTD | 1 |
| POLISH BAKERY MAZOWSZE 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+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 |
| New Zealand | 12,335 |
| Gambia | 10,382 |
| China | 7,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0 | 126,997 | +126,997 |
| United States | 67,611 | 0 | -67,611 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 12,335 | +12,335 |
| Gambia | 10,382 | 0 | -10,382 |
| China | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| Ireland | 3,916 | 3,838 | -78 |
| Poland | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
| Cyprus | 1,996 | 0 | -1,996 |
| Lebanon | 1,915 | 0 | -1,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 7,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 3,916 | 3,838 | -78 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,236 |
| Air transport | 7,755 |
| Other | 7,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,904 | 139,332 | +57,428 |
| Air transport | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| Other | 3,916 | 3,838 | -78 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 69,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,755 |
| 000 | 7,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 139,332 | +139,332 |
| Felixstowe | 69,526 | 0 | -69,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,378 | 0 | -12,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,755 | 0 | -7,755 |
| 000 | 3,916 | 3,838 | -78 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04049083
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other whey with a fat content between 1.5% and 27%