Import/export HS code 04081981: Liquid eggs
Eggs in liquid form, ready for cooking or baking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,859,110 |
| Belgium | 13,318,092 |
| France | 6,146,054 |
| Italy | 3,860,655 |
| Ireland | 720,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,579,126 | 15,279,984 | +1,700,858 |
| Belgium | 6,188,173 | 7,129,919 | +941,746 |
| France | 3,755,415 | 2,390,639 | -1,364,776 |
| Italy | 1,162,010 | 2,698,645 | +1,536,635 |
| Ireland | 376,159 | 344,640 | -31,519 |
| Denmark | 31,473 | 117,284 | +85,811 |
| Spain | 15,570 | 114,005 | +98,435 |
| Poland | 44,166 | 23,059 | -21,107 |
| Germany | 4,274 | 14,116 | +9,842 |
| Latvia | 5,131 | 0 | -5,131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,801,793 |
| Belgium | 13,016,663 |
| France | 5,629,393 |
| Italy | 4,044,044 |
| Poland | 73,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,877,295 | 14,924,498 | +1,047,203 |
| Belgium | 6,128,637 | 6,888,026 | +759,389 |
| France | 3,286,285 | 2,343,108 | -943,177 |
| Italy | 1,300,445 | 2,743,599 | +1,443,154 |
| Poland | 44,166 | 29,560 | -14,606 |
| Portugal | 45,299 | 0 | -45,299 |
| Germany | 0 | 14,116 | +14,116 |
| Spain | 8,148 | 0 | -8,148 |
| Latvia | 5,131 | 0 | -5,131 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 51,623,355 |
| Other | 1,638,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,958 |
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) | 24,680,448 | 26,942,907 | +2,262,459 |
| Other | 469,445 | 1,169,384 | +699,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,958 | 0 | -14,958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 15,661,194 |
| Dover | 14,551,163 |
| Harwich | 7,661,796 |
| Killingholme | 6,027,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,601,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,013,949 | 8,647,245 | +1,633,296 |
| Dover | 7,392,982 | 7,158,181 | -234,801 |
| Harwich | 3,592,589 | 4,069,207 | +476,618 |
| Killingholme | 4,470,256 | 1,556,940 | -2,913,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,601,109 | +3,601,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 997,554 | 1,273,963 | +276,409 |
| 000 | 469,445 | 1,169,384 | +699,939 |
| Felixstowe | 946,781 | 416,110 | -530,671 |
| Portsmouth | 222,995 | 168,453 | -54,542 |
| Hull | 45,388 | 49,596 | +4,208 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLAN REEDER LIMITED | 48 |
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 48 |
| FOODSPEED LIMITED | 48 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 48 |
| STAPLE DAIRY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 45 |
| FARMVILLE LIMITED | 45 |
| CROWBOND GROCERIES LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 5,263,859 |
| France | 694,160 |
| Netherlands | 292,055 |
| Italy | 166,086 |
| Gibraltar | 1,008 |
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 | 2,386,816 | 2,877,043 | +490,227 |
| France | 694,160 | 0 | -694,160 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 292,055 | +292,055 |
| Italy | 166,086 | 0 | -166,086 |
| Gibraltar | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
| Denmark | 803 | 0 | -803 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,689,546 |
| Ireland | 2,065,664 |
| Italy | 108 |
| France | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,075,420 | 1,614,126 | +538,706 |
| Ireland | 993,584 | 1,072,080 | +78,496 |
| Italy | 72 | 36 | -36 |
| France | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,707,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 709,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,538,800 | 3,169,098 | +630,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 709,065 | 0 | -709,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,707,898 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 547,463 |
| Dover | 106,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,674 |
| London | 1,008 |
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 | 2,538,800 | 3,169,098 | +630,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 547,463 | 0 | -547,463 |
| Dover | 106,928 | 0 | -106,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,674 | 0 | -54,674 |
| London | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04081981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs in liquid form, ready for cooking or baking