Import/export HS code 04051011: Small-pack butter
Butter in packages weighing 1 kg or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 118,588,547 |
| Denmark | 59,142,950 |
| France | 44,432,397 |
| Germany | 4,774,435 |
| Poland | 4,183,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 62,018,632 | 56,569,915 | -5,448,717 |
| Denmark | 30,105,643 | 29,037,307 | -1,068,336 |
| France | 21,725,627 | 22,706,770 | +981,143 |
| Germany | 4,599,465 | 174,970 | -4,424,495 |
| Poland | 2,508,573 | 1,674,891 | -833,682 |
| Belgium | 1,377,940 | 1,073,101 | -304,839 |
| Netherlands | 282,241 | 61,419 | -220,822 |
| Italy | 218,202 | 103,627 | -114,575 |
| Lithuania | 102,214 | 130,991 | +28,777 |
| Romania | 101,390 | 127,394 | +26,004 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 61,600,230 |
| Denmark | 59,492,598 |
| France | 42,894,024 |
| Poland | 4,965,592 |
| Germany | 4,285,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 30,946,827 | 30,653,403 | -293,424 |
| Denmark | 30,520,521 | 28,972,077 | -1,548,444 |
| France | 21,210,665 | 21,683,359 | +472,694 |
| Poland | 2,552,303 | 2,413,289 | -139,014 |
| Germany | 4,118,290 | 167,328 | -3,950,962 |
| Belgium | 1,725,299 | 1,326,844 | -398,455 |
| Italy | 261,763 | 155,946 | -105,817 |
| Netherlands | 276,513 | 27,228 | -249,285 |
| Romania | 104,852 | 132,094 | +27,242 |
| Lithuania | 98,758 | 115,855 | +17,097 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -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) | 157,763,870 |
| Other | 57,186,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,861,221 |
| Rail transport | 52,783 |
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) | 90,087,258 | 67,676,612 | -22,410,646 |
| Other | 31,181,933 | 26,004,826 | -5,177,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,792,494 | 18,068,727 | +16,276,233 |
| Rail transport | 52,783 | 0 | -52,783 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 63,532,150 |
| 000 | 57,186,759 |
| Holyhead | 36,506,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,001,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,355,791 |
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 | 34,493,808 | 29,038,342 | -5,455,466 |
| 000 | 31,181,933 | 26,004,826 | -5,177,107 |
| Holyhead | 14,833,440 | 21,672,590 | +6,839,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,288,547 | 8,712,903 | -6,575,644 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,240,748 | 11,115,043 | +1,874,295 |
| Dover | 8,016,650 | 9,147,250 | +1,130,600 |
| Portsmouth | 6,277,557 | 3,396,207 | -2,881,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,632,405 | 2,190,792 | -441,613 |
| Milford | 674,252 | 267,910 | -406,342 |
| Harwich | 138,535 | 67,956 | -70,579 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| FROMAGERIE BEILLEVAIRE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 42 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 21,560,079 |
| China | 3,244,709 |
| Netherlands | 2,358,963 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,560,333 |
| United States | 1,168,269 |
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 | 11,079,765 | 10,480,314 | -599,451 |
| China | 1,272,257 | 1,972,452 | +700,195 |
| Netherlands | 1,550,015 | 808,948 | -741,067 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 558,205 | 1,002,128 | +443,923 |
| United States | 634,775 | 533,494 | -101,281 |
| Bulgaria | 341,544 | 386,621 | +45,077 |
| Cyprus | 280,278 | 327,545 | +47,267 |
| Italy | 244,639 | 319,734 | +75,095 |
| Malta | 309,240 | 219,236 | -90,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 202,111 | 289,842 | +87,731 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 24,715,607 |
| Ireland | 560,153 |
| France | 62,227 |
| Poland | 60,575 |
| Germany | 40,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 13,064,158 | 11,651,449 | -1,412,709 |
| Ireland | 219,404 | 340,749 | +121,345 |
| France | 12,840 | 49,387 | +36,547 |
| Poland | 33,671 | 26,904 | -6,767 |
| Germany | 12,840 | 28,070 | +15,230 |
| Netherlands | 7,143 | 5,270 | -1,873 |
| Viet Nam | 3,073 | 0 | -3,073 |
| Belgium | 582 | 186 | -396 |
| China | 378 | 0 | -378 |
| Italy | 7 | 125 | +118 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 25,839,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,463,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,136,368 |
| Air transport | 346,150 |
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 | 13,565,300 | 12,273,789 | -1,291,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,497,429 | 4,966,009 | +468,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,765 | 665,603 | +194,838 |
| Air transport | 89,309 | 256,841 | +167,532 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 25,839,089 |
| Belfast Port | 5,887,638 |
| Southampton | 1,438,046 |
| Portsmouth | 908,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 760,128 |
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 | 13,565,300 | 12,273,789 | -1,291,511 |
| Belfast Port | 2,672,837 | 3,214,801 | +541,964 |
| Southampton | 865,218 | 572,828 | -292,390 |
| Portsmouth | 449,318 | 458,993 | +9,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 337,837 | 422,291 | +84,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,623 | 259,670 | -111,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,451 | 256,841 | +171,390 |
| Felixstowe | 5,015 | 310,251 | +305,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 190,768 | 118,050 | -72,718 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,190 | 142,913 | +123,723 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter in packages weighing 1 kg or less