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 | 8,221,038 |
| Germany | 1,417,416 |
| Denmark | 773,871 |
| Ireland | 319,500 |
| 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 | 3,945,843 | 4,275,195 | +329,352 |
| Germany | 749,837 | 667,579 | -82,258 |
| Denmark | 604,874 | 168,997 | -435,877 |
| Ireland | 32,720 | 286,780 | +254,060 |
| 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 | 8,217,009 |
| Germany | 1,380,407 |
| Denmark | 810,880 |
| Ireland | 242,360 |
| 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 | 3,941,814 | 4,275,195 | +333,381 |
| Germany | 712,828 | 667,579 | -45,249 |
| Denmark | 641,883 | 168,997 | -472,886 |
| Ireland | 2,106 | 240,254 | +238,148 |
| Belgium | 17,940 | 0 | -17,940 |
| Austria | 4,029 | 0 | -4,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 10,135,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 537,443 |
| Other | 77,140 |
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) | 5,039,988 | 5,095,194 | +55,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,612 | 256,831 | -23,781 |
| Other | 30,614 | 46,526 | +15,912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,067,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,106,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 928,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 819,120 |
| Felixstowe | 509,478 |
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 | 3,061,223 | 2,005,900 | -1,055,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 810,066 | 2,296,322 | +1,486,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 514,178 | 413,978 | -100,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 650,123 | 168,997 | -481,126 |
| Felixstowe | 282,904 | 226,574 | -56,330 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 217,196 | +217,196 |
| 000 | 30,614 | 46,526 | +15,912 |
| 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 | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 40 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| 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 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 161,449 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 |
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 | 92,526 | 68,923 | -23,603 |
| Nigeria | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Bangladesh | 1,337 | 0 | -1,337 |
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 | 8,242 |
| XU | 2,165 |
| XI | 371 |
| Italy | 293 |
| France | 136 |
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 | 5,278 | 2,964 | -2,314 |
| XU | 424 | 1,741 | +1,317 |
| XI | 0 | 371 | +371 |
| Italy | 0 | 293 | +293 |
| France | 124 | 12 | -112 |
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) | 150,242 |
| Other | 11,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,845 |
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) | 86,700 | 63,542 | -23,158 |
| Other | 5,826 | 5,381 | -445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,845 | 0 | -4,845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 150,242 |
| 000 | 11,207 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337 |
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 | 86,700 | 63,542 | -23,158 |
| 000 | 5,826 | 5,381 | -445 |
| Felixstowe | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337 | 0 | -1,337 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04052030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dairy spreads with 60% to 75% fat content