Import/export HS code 04052010: Medium-fat dairy spreads
Dairy spreads with 39% to 60% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,551,235 |
| Italy | 476,076 |
| Romania | 259,046 |
| France | 100,737 |
| Belgium | 49,931 |
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 | 1,957,664 | 1,593,571 | -364,093 |
| Italy | 141,122 | 334,954 | +193,832 |
| Romania | 127,854 | 131,192 | +3,338 |
| France | 57,935 | 42,802 | -15,133 |
| Belgium | 27,974 | 21,957 | -6,017 |
| Bulgaria | 2,355 | 6,775 | +4,420 |
| New Zealand | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| United States | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
| Slovenia | 2,825 | 0 | -2,825 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,201 | +1,201 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 489,847 |
| Romania | 286,893 |
| Belgium | 49,931 |
| Ireland | 40,778 |
| Bulgaria | 40,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 154,893 | 334,954 | +180,061 |
| Romania | 132,531 | 154,362 | +21,831 |
| Belgium | 27,974 | 21,957 | -6,017 |
| Ireland | 23,509 | 17,269 | -6,240 |
| Bulgaria | 15,942 | 24,277 | +8,335 |
| France | 32,018 | 933 | -31,085 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,572,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 878,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,468 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,937,222 | 1,635,277 | -301,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 381,428 | 497,175 | +115,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,572,499 |
| Dover | 385,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 219,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,096 |
| Holyhead | 38,431 |
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 | 1,937,222 | 1,635,277 | -301,945 |
| Dover | 151,958 | 233,777 | +81,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 88,980 | 130,478 | +41,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,842 | 100,254 | +18,412 |
| Holyhead | 22,583 | 15,848 | -6,735 |
| Portsmouth | 35,139 | 0 | -35,139 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 15,397 | +15,397 |
| London | 6,468 | 0 | -6,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,197 | 0 | -5,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 926 | 1,421 | +495 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 14 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 11 |
| O'KANE DIRECT LTD | 9 |
| THE COMPLEAT FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 8 |
| BEST GROCERY LTD | 6 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 5 |
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+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 828,363 |
| South Korea | 619,665 |
| Morocco | 161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,577 |
| Barbados | 4,008 |
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 | 465,139 | 363,224 | -101,915 |
| South Korea | 187,040 | 432,625 | +245,585 |
| Morocco | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,967 | 2,610 | -84,357 |
| Barbados | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Lebanon | 1,919 | 0 | -1,919 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,919 | 0 | -1,919 |
| Spain | 867 | 961 | +94 |
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 | 732,029 |
| XI | 33,041 |
| Denmark | 10,198 |
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 | 406,185 | 325,844 | -80,341 |
| XI | 15,329 | 17,712 | +2,383 |
| Denmark | 5,777 | 4,421 | -1,356 |
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) | 867,144 |
| Other | 830,191 |
| Air transport | 11,074 |
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) | 266,771 | 600,373 | +333,602 |
| Other | 466,006 | 364,185 | -101,821 |
| Air transport | 11,074 | 0 | -11,074 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 830,191 |
| Southampton | 573,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,869 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 7,236 |
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 | 466,006 | 364,185 | -101,821 |
| Southampton | 140,902 | 432,625 | +291,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 161,130 | +161,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,869 | 0 | -125,869 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 7,236 | 0 | -7,236 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,838 | 0 | -3,838 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,610 | +2,610 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04052010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dairy spreads with 39% to 60% fat content