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 | 117,848,951 |
| Denmark | 59,274,632 |
| France | 44,506,259 |
| Germany | 4,764,285 |
| Poland | 4,359,684 |
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 | 60,366,214 | 57,482,737 | -2,883,477 |
| Denmark | 30,677,854 | 28,596,778 | -2,081,076 |
| France | 21,465,063 | 23,041,196 | +1,576,133 |
| Germany | 3,781,869 | 982,416 | -2,799,453 |
| Poland | 2,534,371 | 1,825,313 | -709,058 |
| Belgium | 1,496,251 | 1,213,561 | -282,690 |
| Netherlands | 284,696 | 57,677 | -227,019 |
| Italy | 218,097 | 110,405 | -107,692 |
| Romania | 106,280 | 126,552 | +20,272 |
| Lithuania | 95,287 | 133,657 | +38,370 |
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 | 60,124,142 |
| Denmark | 59,625,735 |
| France | 43,084,095 |
| Poland | 5,028,441 |
| Germany | 4,287,159 |
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 | 29,125,103 | 30,999,039 | +1,873,936 |
| Denmark | 31,107,239 | 28,518,496 | -2,588,743 |
| France | 20,924,393 | 22,159,702 | +1,235,309 |
| Poland | 2,579,522 | 2,448,919 | -130,603 |
| Germany | 3,300,599 | 986,560 | -2,314,039 |
| Belgium | 1,849,372 | 1,447,779 | -401,593 |
| Italy | 263,863 | 152,765 | -111,098 |
| Netherlands | 281,592 | 27,228 | -254,364 |
| Romania | 110,069 | 132,034 | +21,965 |
| Lithuania | 91,831 | 118,521 | +26,690 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 159,409,049 |
| Other | 57,923,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,373,405 |
| Rail transport | 52,783 |
| Air transport | 1,522 |
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) | 89,098,457 | 70,310,592 | -18,787,865 |
| Other | 31,351,005 | 26,572,246 | -4,778,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 592,618 | 16,780,787 | +16,188,169 |
| Rail transport | 52,783 | 0 | -52,783 |
| Air transport | 1,522 | 0 | -1,522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 63,663,832 |
| 000 | 57,923,251 |
| Holyhead | 36,242,286 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,789,106 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,317,395 |
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 | 34,250,839 | 29,412,993 | -4,837,846 |
| 000 | 31,351,005 | 26,572,246 | -4,778,759 |
| Holyhead | 16,370,687 | 19,871,599 | +3,500,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,165,376 | 10,623,730 | -1,541,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,049,138 | 11,268,257 | +2,219,119 |
| Dover | 8,283,307 | 9,288,862 | +1,005,555 |
| Portsmouth | 5,936,323 | 3,780,998 | -2,155,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,788,676 | 2,128,076 | -660,600 |
| Milford | 438,452 | 503,710 | +65,258 |
| Harwich | 134,301 | 78,952 | -55,349 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
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 | 47 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 47 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| FROMAGERIE BEILLEVAIRE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 43 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 41 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 41 |
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+ | 19 |
| 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 | 21,151,704 |
| China | 3,244,709 |
| Netherlands | 1,985,997 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,560,333 |
| United States | 1,197,259 |
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 | 10,869,369 | 10,282,335 | -587,034 |
| China | 1,101,001 | 2,143,708 | +1,042,707 |
| Netherlands | 55,356 | 1,930,641 | +1,875,285 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 413,325 | 1,147,008 | +733,683 |
| United States | 651,974 | 545,285 | -106,689 |
| Bulgaria | 262,367 | 404,637 | +142,270 |
| Cyprus | 291,127 | 315,911 | +24,784 |
| Singapore | 584,305 | 9,786 | -574,519 |
| Italy | 248,551 | 309,584 | +61,033 |
| Malta | 309,240 | 219,236 | -90,004 |
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 | 23,644,666 |
| Ireland | 558,755 |
| XU | 375,867 |
| France | 62,227 |
| Poland | 60,360 |
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 | 11,311,757 | 12,332,909 | +1,021,152 |
| Ireland | 217,077 | 341,678 | +124,601 |
| XU | 198,297 | 177,570 | -20,727 |
| France | 12,839 | 49,388 | +36,549 |
| Poland | 33,664 | 26,696 | -6,968 |
| Germany | 13,529 | 28,195 | +14,666 |
| Netherlands | 6,143 | 6,270 | +127 |
| Viet Nam | 3,073 | 0 | -3,073 |
| Belgium | 651 | 186 | -465 |
| China | 378 | 0 | -378 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 24,760,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,578,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,147,844 |
| Air transport | 481,748 |
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 | 11,797,450 | 12,963,128 | +1,165,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,129,052 | 5,449,217 | +1,320,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 485,419 | 662,425 | +177,006 |
| Air transport | 289,862 | 191,886 | -97,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 24,760,578 |
| Belfast Port | 5,972,969 |
| Southampton | 1,471,285 |
| Portsmouth | 922,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 779,528 |
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 | 11,797,450 | 12,963,128 | +1,165,678 |
| Belfast Port | 2,479,563 | 3,493,406 | +1,013,843 |
| Southampton | 891,260 | 580,025 | -311,235 |
| Portsmouth | 458,922 | 463,785 | +4,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 348,501 | 431,027 | +82,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,717 | 443,441 | +273,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 287,476 | 190,414 | -97,062 |
| Felixstowe | 5,015 | 310,251 | +305,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,925 | 120,325 | -61,600 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,190 | 139,917 | +120,727 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter in packages weighing 1 kg or less