Import/export HS code 04051019: Various butter
Butter not in small packages
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 | 205,313,979 |
| Netherlands | 30,844,595 |
| New Zealand | 27,032,676 |
| Belgium | 12,913,133 |
| France | 11,044,321 |
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 | 114,307,032 | 91,006,947 | -23,300,085 |
| Netherlands | 10,380,845 | 20,463,750 | +10,082,905 |
| New Zealand | 7,456,899 | 19,575,777 | +12,118,878 |
| Belgium | 6,678,562 | 6,234,571 | -443,991 |
| France | 6,396,733 | 4,647,588 | -1,749,145 |
| Germany | 811,986 | 418,023 | -393,963 |
| Poland | 846,793 | 94,342 | -752,451 |
| Denmark | 364,863 | 294,481 | -70,382 |
| Portugal | 128,875 | 7,798 | -121,077 |
| Finland | 117,447 | 0 | -117,447 |
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 | 167,301,703 |
| New Zealand | 27,032,676 |
| Netherlands | 19,629,350 |
| France | 18,247,465 |
| Belgium | 7,130,746 |
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 | 91,387,139 | 75,914,564 | -15,472,575 |
| New Zealand | 7,456,899 | 19,575,777 | +12,118,878 |
| Netherlands | 11,604,896 | 8,024,454 | -3,580,442 |
| France | 8,395,094 | 9,852,371 | +1,457,277 |
| Belgium | 4,240,181 | 2,890,565 | -1,349,616 |
| Germany | 574,277 | 1,764,874 | +1,190,597 |
| Poland | 1,453,620 | 161,856 | -1,291,764 |
| Portugal | 1,570,472 | 7,798 | -1,562,674 |
| Finland | 766,419 | 276,456 | -489,963 |
| Denmark | 386,734 | 294,481 | -92,253 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 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) | 160,946,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,818,727 |
| Other | 43,526,481 |
| Air transport | 21,293 |
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) | 92,795,499 | 68,151,184 | -24,644,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,207,411 | 50,611,316 | +15,403,905 |
| Other | 19,525,185 | 24,001,296 | +4,476,111 |
| Air transport | 0 | 21,293 | +21,293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 96,487,227 |
| 000 | 43,526,481 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,557,202 |
| Ayr Harbour | 29,836,543 |
| Felixstowe | 16,634,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 51,861,257 | 44,625,970 | -7,235,287 |
| 000 | 19,525,185 | 24,001,296 | +4,476,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,567,337 | 10,989,865 | -17,577,472 |
| Ayr Harbour | 12,083,776 | 17,752,767 | +5,668,991 |
| Felixstowe | 7,003,084 | 9,631,295 | +2,628,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,654,404 | 5,757,063 | -1,897,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,815 | 9,928,509 | +9,474,694 |
| Dover | 5,241,796 | 3,564,965 | -1,676,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,353,391 | 4,432,495 | +79,104 |
| London | 1,947,895 | 6,085,092 | +4,137,197 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 |
| GREENFIELDS IRELAND LIMITED | 43 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 42 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 41 |
| DOMSON LTD | 40 |
| GREENFIELD FOOD SUPPLY LTD | 39 |
| CLARKS SPECIALITY FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 34 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 29 |
| LA FROMAGERIE LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 108,104,195 |
| France | 33,358,470 |
| Ireland | 32,222,681 |
| Netherlands | 20,299,415 |
| Libya | 7,088,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 51,586,191 | 56,518,004 | +4,931,813 |
| France | 9,185,494 | 24,172,976 | +14,987,482 |
| Ireland | 18,467,827 | 13,754,854 | -4,712,973 |
| Netherlands | 11,711,514 | 8,587,901 | -3,123,613 |
| Libya | 4,080,800 | 3,007,596 | -1,073,204 |
| Morocco | 4,190,594 | 2,869,875 | -1,320,719 |
| Egypt | 1,458,668 | 3,906,421 | +2,447,753 |
| Kuwait | 1,536,597 | 1,601,750 | +65,153 |
| Poland | 468,644 | 1,692,474 | +1,223,830 |
| Germany | 667,125 | 1,215,876 | +548,751 |
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 | 191,165,126 |
| Ireland | 31,683 |
| Belgium | 75 |
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 | 88,127,745 | 103,037,381 | +14,909,636 |
| Ireland | 2,378 | 29,305 | +26,927 |
| Belgium | 75 | 0 | -75 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 191,237,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,917,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,014,062 |
| Road transport | 652,179 |
| Air transport | 124,680 |
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 | 88,155,443 | 103,082,403 | +14,926,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,719,912 | 15,198,030 | -521,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,012,908 | 6,001,154 | +1,988,246 |
| Road transport | 0 | 652,179 | +652,179 |
| Air transport | 80,858 | 43,822 | -37,036 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 191,237,846 |
| Belfast Port | 25,786,311 |
| Dover | 4,314,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,318,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,031,008 |
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 | 88,155,443 | 103,082,403 | +14,926,960 |
| Belfast Port | 11,595,914 | 14,190,397 | +2,594,483 |
| Dover | 771,793 | 3,542,872 | +2,771,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,293,426 | 1,024,976 | -1,268,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,628,787 | 402,221 | -1,226,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,215,738 | 739,241 | -476,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,281,422 | 367,694 | -913,728 |
| Holyhead | 466,613 | 313,749 | -152,864 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,867 | 442,631 | +230,764 |
| Felixstowe | 107,250 | 510,599 | +403,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter not in small packages