Import/export HS code 04052030: High-fat dairy spreads
Dairy spreads with 60% to 75% fat content
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,037,253 |
| Germany | 1,414,766 |
| Denmark | 726,847 |
| Ireland | 334,018 |
| Belgium | 17,940 |
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 | 4,009,080 | 4,028,173 | +19,093 |
| Germany | 756,183 | 658,583 | -97,600 |
| Denmark | 603,723 | 123,124 | -480,599 |
| Ireland | 34,208 | 299,810 | +265,602 |
| Belgium | 17,940 | 0 | -17,940 |
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 | 8,037,253 |
| Germany | 1,377,757 |
| Denmark | 763,856 |
| Ireland | 257,876 |
| Belgium | 17,940 |
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 | 4,009,080 | 4,028,173 | +19,093 |
| Germany | 719,174 | 658,583 | -60,591 |
| Denmark | 640,732 | 123,124 | -517,608 |
| Ireland | 2,106 | 255,770 | +253,664 |
| Belgium | 17,940 | 0 | -17,940 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 9,917,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 537,443 |
| Other | 76,142 |
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) | 5,108,420 | 4,808,819 | -299,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,612 | 256,831 | -23,781 |
| Other | 32,102 | 44,040 | +11,938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,953,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,036,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 927,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 772,096 |
| Felixstowe | 507,186 |
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 | 2,969,581 | 1,983,982 | -985,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 964,945 | 2,071,218 | +1,106,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 522,816 | 404,982 | -117,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 648,972 | 123,124 | -525,848 |
| Felixstowe | 280,612 | 226,574 | -54,038 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 232,712 | +232,712 |
| 000 | 32,102 | 44,040 | +11,938 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,372 | +15,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,106 | 7,686 | +5,580 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 26 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 21 |
| ADRIATIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 4 |
| MAGAZA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 1 |
| STEAKBOX LIMITED | 1 |
| THE SAUSAGE MAN UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | 128,770 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,228 |
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 | 59,480 | 69,290 | +9,810 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 | 0 | -1,337 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
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 | 8,294 |
| XI | 371 |
| Italy | 293 |
| France | 94 |
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 | 4,961 | 3,333 | -1,628 |
| XI | 0 | 371 | +371 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,523 |
| Other | 11,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,981 | 63,542 | +9,561 |
| Other | 5,499 | 5,748 | +249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,845 | 1,228 | -3,617 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 117,523 |
| 000 | 11,247 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 53,981 | 63,542 | +9,561 |
| 000 | 5,499 | 5,748 | +249 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337 | 1,228 | -109 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04052030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dairy spreads with 60% to 75% fat content