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 | 9,128,837 |
| France | 8,547,062 |
| Belgium | 2,557,104 |
| 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 | 3,914,558 | 5,214,279 | +1,299,721 |
| France | 4,856,077 | 3,690,985 | -1,165,092 |
| Belgium | 802,801 | 1,754,303 | +951,502 |
| 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 | 8,256,257 |
| France | 7,831,162 |
| Belgium | 3,217,925 |
| 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 | 3,422,021 | 4,834,236 | +1,412,215 |
| France | 4,140,177 | 3,690,985 | -449,192 |
| Belgium | 1,463,622 | 1,754,303 | +290,681 |
| 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) | 19,155,466 |
| Other | 872,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,029 |
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) | 9,076,434 | 10,079,032 | +1,002,598 |
| Other | 492,537 | 380,043 | -112,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,537 | 200,492 | +190,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,330,347 |
| Holyhead | 5,890,714 |
| Portsmouth | 3,520,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,480,257 |
| Dover | 877,092 |
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 | 2,520,284 | 3,810,063 | +1,289,779 |
| Holyhead | 3,011,594 | 2,879,120 | -132,474 |
| Portsmouth | 2,463,892 | 1,056,446 | -1,407,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 209,474 | 1,270,783 | +1,061,309 |
| Dover | 497,081 | 380,011 | -117,070 |
| 000 | 492,537 | 380,043 | -112,494 |
| Milford | 112,738 | 478,346 | +365,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 177,611 | 198,768 | +21,157 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,455 | 188,335 | +183,880 |
| Fishguard | 77,314 | 17,652 | -59,662 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 46 |
| KLUMAN AND BALTER LIMITED | 45 |
| BREAD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 35 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 30 |
| 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 | 601,773 |
| Spain | 11,824 |
| Falkland Islands | 9,056 |
| Saint Helena | 7,537 |
| 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 | 251,618 | 350,155 | +98,537 |
| Spain | 4,730 | 7,094 | +2,364 |
| Falkland Islands | 5,575 | 3,481 | -2,094 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 7,537 | +7,537 |
| 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 | 554,156 |
| XU | 34,624 |
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 | 246,625 | 307,531 | +60,906 |
| XU | 9,723 | 24,901 | +15,178 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 588,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,593 |
| 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 | 256,348 | 332,432 | +76,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 24,817 | +24,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,575 | 11,018 | +5,443 |
| 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 | 588,780 |
| Southampton | 16,593 |
| 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 | 256,348 | 332,432 | +76,084 |
| Southampton | 5,575 | 11,018 | +5,443 |
| 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