Import/export HS code 040520: Dairy spreads
Spreadable dairy products with varying fat content
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,317,109 |
| Denmark | 4,677,641 |
| Ireland | 3,952,389 |
| Germany | 1,580,849 |
| Italy | 475,649 |
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 | 4,006,367 | 4,310,742 | +304,375 |
| Denmark | 2,428,878 | 2,248,763 | -180,115 |
| Ireland | 2,001,884 | 1,950,505 | -51,379 |
| Germany | 856,264 | 724,585 | -131,679 |
| Italy | 141,209 | 334,440 | +193,231 |
| Romania | 123,666 | 133,247 | +9,581 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 965 | 8,165 | +7,200 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| United States | 0 | 5,197 | +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 | 8,255,880 |
| Denmark | 4,714,650 |
| Germany | 1,543,840 |
| Italy | 489,420 |
| Ireland | 281,661 |
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 | 3,979,752 | 4,276,128 | +296,376 |
| Denmark | 2,465,887 | 2,248,763 | -217,124 |
| Germany | 819,255 | 724,585 | -94,670 |
| Italy | 149,783 | 339,637 | +189,854 |
| Ireland | 24,689 | 256,972 | +232,283 |
| Romania | 123,666 | 153,028 | +29,362 |
| Belgium | 45,914 | 21,957 | -23,957 |
| Bulgaria | 15,898 | 21,801 | +5,903 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 14,211,570 |
| Other | 3,732,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,408,192 |
| 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) | 7,351,585 | 6,859,985 | -491,600 |
| Other | 1,980,262 | 1,752,508 | -227,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,080 | 1,121,112 | +834,032 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,197 | +5,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,447,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,886,323 |
| 000 | 3,732,770 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,326,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,108,052 |
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 | 3,202,624 | 2,244,869 | -957,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,580,554 | 2,305,769 | -274,785 |
| 000 | 1,980,262 | 1,752,508 | -227,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 906,701 | 2,419,484 | +1,512,783 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 596,020 | 512,032 | -83,988 |
| Felixstowe | 282,904 | 226,574 | -56,330 |
| Holyhead | 22,583 | 231,567 | +208,984 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 46 |
| NATOORA LTD | 44 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 40 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 21 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 3,308,945 |
| Ireland | 1,040,678 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,577 |
| 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 | 1,387,145 | 1,921,800 | +534,655 |
| Ireland | 557,652 | 483,026 | -74,626 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,967 | 2,610 | -84,357 |
| 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 | 771,111 |
| XU | 60,461 |
| XI | 35,678 |
| Denmark | 9,203 |
| Italy | 7,444 |
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 | 399,215 | 371,896 | -27,319 |
| XU | 37,656 | 22,805 | -14,851 |
| XI | 16,455 | 19,223 | +2,768 |
| Denmark | 5,035 | 4,168 | -867 |
| Italy | 7,151 | 293 | -6,858 |
| Germany | 2,428 | 2,272 | -156 |
| Switzerland | 3,506 | 0 | -3,506 |
| France | 124 | 12 | -112 |
| Spain | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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) | 3,561,269 |
| Other | 892,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,242 |
| 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) | 1,471,721 | 2,089,548 | +617,827 |
| Other | 471,595 | 420,669 | -50,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,700 | 63,542 | -23,158 |
| 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 | 2,220,870 |
| Southampton | 1,041,937 |
| 000 | 892,264 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,206 |
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 | 731,695 | 1,489,175 | +757,480 |
| Southampton | 609,312 | 432,625 | -176,687 |
| 000 | 471,595 | 420,669 | -50,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,700 | 224,672 | +137,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,206 | 0 | -127,206 |
| 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