Import/export HS code 04051090: Various butter
Butter not listed elsewhere
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.
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* 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 | 3,099,018 |
| Poland | 523,975 |
| Netherlands | 403,177 |
| France | 139,289 |
| Belgium | 94,485 |
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 | 1,706,474 | 1,392,544 | -313,930 |
| Poland | 229,817 | 294,158 | +64,341 |
| Netherlands | 194,541 | 208,636 | +14,095 |
| France | 40,406 | 98,883 | +58,477 |
| Belgium | 37,756 | 56,729 | +18,973 |
| Germany | 46,383 | 1,961 | -44,422 |
| Denmark | 47,762 | 0 | -47,762 |
| Italy | 10,394 | 28,929 | +18,535 |
| Luxembourg | 20,238 | 11,564 | -8,674 |
| Czechia | 0 | 14,339 | +14,339 |
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 | 2,010,942 |
| Poland | 523,975 |
| Netherlands | 275,151 |
| Belgium | 96,822 |
| Germany | 89,872 |
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 | 1,113,598 | 897,344 | -216,254 |
| Poland | 229,817 | 294,158 | +64,341 |
| Netherlands | 66,515 | 208,636 | +142,121 |
| Belgium | 40,093 | 56,729 | +16,636 |
| Germany | 76,347 | 13,525 | -62,822 |
| Greece | 26,459 | 53,392 | +26,933 |
| France | 9,513 | 45,937 | +36,424 |
| United Kingdom | 52,286 | 0 | -52,286 |
| Denmark | 47,762 | 0 | -47,762 |
| Italy | 13,565 | 31,797 | +18,232 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,208,377 |
| Other | 1,161,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,012 |
| Air transport | 5,825 |
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) | 1,697,473 | 1,510,904 | -186,569 |
| Other | 666,279 | 495,200 | -171,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 114,012 | +114,012 |
| Air transport | 2,267 | 3,558 | +1,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,161,479 |
| Holyhead | 1,043,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 562,134 |
| Dover | 465,457 |
| Harwich | 392,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 666,279 | 495,200 | -171,079 |
| Holyhead | 583,916 | 460,076 | -123,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,946 | 302,188 | +42,242 |
| Dover | 110,652 | 354,805 | +244,153 |
| Harwich | 129,437 | 263,165 | +133,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 216,521 | 43,047 | -173,474 |
| Milford | 177,795 | 0 | -177,795 |
| Heysham | 140,800 | 0 | -140,800 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 135,080 | +135,080 |
| Portsmouth | 8,147 | 48,594 | +40,447 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 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 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WABAR LIMITED | 42 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 39 |
| LEO'S IMPORT EXPORT AND TRADING LTD | 30 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 27 |
| EPIROS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NATOORA LTD | 18 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 12 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 12 |
| LA FROMAGERIE LIMITED | 8 |
| CIBO (LONDON) LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,919,519 |
| Ireland | 1,395,175 |
| France | 821,902 |
| United Arab Emirates | 681,217 |
| Qatar | 547,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 725,589 | 1,193,930 | +468,341 |
| Ireland | 545,814 | 849,361 | +303,547 |
| France | 477,104 | 344,798 | -132,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,000 | 678,217 | +675,217 |
| Qatar | 0 | 547,759 | +547,759 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 523,906 | +523,906 |
| Gibraltar | 182,643 | 133,566 | -49,077 |
| Netherlands | 188,326 | 116,654 | -71,672 |
| India | 0 | 129,336 | +129,336 |
| Spain | 18,592 | 95,024 | +76,432 |
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 | 34,528 |
| Ireland | 21,766 |
| XU | 16,376 |
| Denmark | 2,218 |
| Belgium | 791 |
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 | 19,306 | 15,222 | -4,084 |
| Ireland | 11,175 | 10,591 | -584 |
| XU | 16,292 | 84 | -16,208 |
| Denmark | 2,218 | 0 | -2,218 |
| Belgium | 620 | 171 | -449 |
| France | 706 | 0 | -706 |
| Italy | 67 | 30 | -37 |
| Sweden | 25 | 24 | -1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,947,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,444,264 |
| Air transport | 571,961 |
| Other | 76,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,177,952 | 2,769,545 | +1,591,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,009,745 | 1,434,519 | +424,774 |
| Air transport | 38,825 | 533,136 | +494,311 |
| Other | 50,409 | 26,122 | -24,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,368,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,292,331 |
| London | 917,259 |
| Milford | 770,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 560,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 129,699 | 1,238,436 | +1,108,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,207 | 1,201,124 | +1,109,917 |
| London | 783,693 | 133,566 | -650,127 |
| Milford | 86,119 | 684,260 | +598,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,178 | 525,057 | +489,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,376 | 545,872 | +540,496 |
| Dover | 477,104 | 0 | -477,104 |
| Holyhead | 318,079 | 3,502 | -314,577 |
| Southampton | 0 | 195,645 | +195,645 |
| Harwich | 156,466 | 0 | -156,466 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04051090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Butter not listed elsewhere