Import/export HS code 040520: Dairy spreads
Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,137,990 |
| Denmark | 4,597,805 |
| Ireland | 3,922,644 |
| Germany | 1,578,199 |
| Italy | 476,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,067,015 | 4,070,975 | +3,960 |
| Denmark | 2,434,637 | 2,163,168 | -271,469 |
| Ireland | 2,001,572 | 1,921,072 | -80,500 |
| Germany | 919,616 | 658,583 | -261,033 |
| Italy | 141,122 | 334,954 | +193,832 |
| Romania | 127,854 | 131,192 | +3,338 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 2,355 | 6,775 | +4,420 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| United States | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,070,204 |
| Denmark | 4,634,814 |
| Germany | 1,541,190 |
| Italy | 489,847 |
| Ireland | 298,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,041,098 | 4,029,106 | -11,992 |
| Denmark | 2,471,646 | 2,163,168 | -308,478 |
| Germany | 882,607 | 658,583 | -224,024 |
| Italy | 154,893 | 334,954 | +180,061 |
| Ireland | 25,615 | 273,039 | +247,424 |
| Romania | 132,531 | 154,362 | +21,831 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 15,942 | 24,277 | +8,335 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| Slovenia | 2,825 | 2,398 | -427 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 13,858,716 |
| Other | 3,686,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,518,994 |
| Air transport | 5,197 |
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) | 7,487,761 | 6,370,955 | -1,116,806 |
| Other | 1,979,024 | 1,707,008 | -272,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,080 | 1,231,914 | +944,834 |
| Air transport | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,339,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,806,487 |
| 000 | 3,686,032 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,255,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,109,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,121,539 | 2,217,759 | -903,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,643,319 | 2,163,168 | -480,151 |
| 000 | 1,979,024 | 1,707,008 | -272,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,053,925 | 2,201,696 | +1,147,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 604,658 | 505,236 | -99,422 |
| Felixstowe | 280,612 | 226,574 | -54,038 |
| Holyhead | 22,583 | 248,560 | +225,977 |
| Portsmouth | 35,139 | 0 | -35,139 |
| Killingholme | 3,566 | 15,397 | +11,831 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,372 | +15,372 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| NATOORA LTD | 45 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 21 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 11 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 3,053,607 |
| Ireland | 980,057 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 90,805 |
| Japan | 9,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,567,134 | 1,486,473 | -80,661 |
| Ireland | 526,884 | 453,173 | -73,711 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,967 | 3,838 | -83,129 |
| Japan | 4,322 | 4,914 | +592 |
| China | 0 | 9,079 | +9,079 |
| Barbados | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Lebanon | 1,919 | 0 | -1,919 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,919 | 0 | -1,919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 755,534 |
| XI | 34,829 |
| Denmark | 10,198 |
| Germany | 4,352 |
| Italy | 293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 411,146 | 344,388 | -66,758 |
| XI | 15,329 | 19,500 | +4,171 |
| Denmark | 5,777 | 4,421 | -1,356 |
| Germany | 2,265 | 2,087 | -178 |
| Italy | 0 | 293 | +293 |
| France | 82 | 12 | -70 |
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) | 3,307,159 |
| Other | 864,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,523 |
| Air transport | 29,389 |
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) | 1,651,710 | 1,655,449 | +3,739 |
| Other | 473,770 | 390,592 | -83,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,981 | 63,542 | +9,561 |
| Air transport | 15,396 | 13,993 | -1,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,011,670 |
| Southampton | 995,799 |
| 000 | 864,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 957,822 | 1,053,848 | +96,026 |
| Southampton | 563,174 | 432,625 | -130,549 |
| 000 | 473,770 | 390,592 | -83,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,981 | 224,672 | +170,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,206 | 1,228 | -125,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,322 | 13,993 | +9,671 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 7,236 | 0 | -7,236 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 | 2,610 | -898 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,838 | 0 | -3,838 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content