Import/export HS code 04051030: Recombined butter
Butter made by recombining milk fats and other ingredients
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 | 9,139,023 |
| France | 8,459,637 |
| Belgium | 2,601,018 |
| Italy | 5,072 |
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 | 3,983,796 | 5,155,227 | +1,171,431 |
| France | 4,622,808 | 3,836,829 | -785,979 |
| Belgium | 971,797 | 1,629,221 | +657,424 |
| Italy | 5,072 | 0 | -5,072 |
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 | 8,320,821 |
| France | 7,793,977 |
| Belgium | 3,211,599 |
| Italy | 60,151 |
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 | 3,544,720 | 4,776,101 | +1,231,381 |
| France | 3,957,148 | 3,836,829 | -120,319 |
| Belgium | 1,582,378 | 1,629,221 | +46,843 |
| Italy | 60,151 | 0 | -60,151 |
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 | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 19,174,624 |
| Other | 818,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,924 |
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) | 9,105,727 | 10,068,897 | +963,170 |
| Other | 439,076 | 379,126 | -59,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,670 | 173,254 | +134,584 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,319,322 |
| Holyhead | 5,916,962 |
| Portsmouth | 3,513,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,507,611 |
| Dover | 858,670 |
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 | 2,518,255 | 3,801,067 | +1,282,812 |
| Holyhead | 2,821,084 | 3,095,878 | +274,794 |
| Portsmouth | 2,379,534 | 1,133,975 | -1,245,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 477,062 | 1,030,549 | +553,487 |
| Dover | 504,437 | 354,233 | -150,204 |
| 000 | 439,076 | 379,126 | -59,950 |
| Milford | 129,226 | 461,858 | +332,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,369 | 174,880 | -17,489 |
| Ayr Harbour | 33,588 | 159,202 | +125,614 |
| Fishguard | 77,314 | 28,614 | -48,700 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 47 |
| KLUMAN AND BALTER LIMITED | 46 |
| BREAD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 31 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 7 |
| BAKO LIMITED | 4 |
| STEELE FINE FOODS LIMITED | 4 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 583,412 |
| Spain | 11,753 |
| Falkland Islands | 9,056 |
| Saint Helena | 8,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,697 |
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 | 255,923 | 327,489 | +71,566 |
| Spain | 4,940 | 6,813 | +1,873 |
| Falkland Islands | 5,575 | 3,481 | -2,094 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 8,997 | +8,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,697 | 0 | -3,697 |
| Singapore | 3,163 | 0 | -3,163 |
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 | 535,724 |
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 | 251,140 | 284,584 | +33,444 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 570,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,053 |
| Air transport | 6,860 |
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 | 260,863 | 309,485 | +48,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 24,817 | +24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,575 | 12,478 | +6,903 |
| Air transport | 6,860 | 0 | -6,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 570,348 |
| Southampton | 18,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,574 |
| Holyhead | 9,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,860 |
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 | 260,863 | 309,485 | +48,622 |
| Southampton | 5,575 | 12,478 | +6,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 15,574 | +15,574 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,243 | +9,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,860 | 0 | -6,860 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter made by recombining milk fats and other ingredients