Import/export HS code 170219: Various lactose products
All other lactose sugars not meeting 99% purity
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,453,872 |
| France | 1,113,705 |
| Belgium | 572,673 |
| Netherlands | 247,402 |
| Ireland | 194,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 901,674 | 1,552,198 | +650,524 |
| France | 631,942 | 481,763 | -150,179 |
| Belgium | 516,456 | 56,217 | -460,239 |
| Netherlands | 102,918 | 144,484 | +41,566 |
| Ireland | 110,171 | 84,444 | -25,727 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 24,165 | -7,980 |
| India | 11,198 | 37,138 | +25,940 |
| United States | 28,220 | 12,909 | -15,311 |
| Taiwan | 17,045 | 0 | -17,045 |
| Italy | 11,756 | 4,004 | -7,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,758,496 |
| France | 1,100,512 |
| China | 492,410 |
| Denmark | 56,310 |
| India | 47,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,031,970 | 1,726,526 | +694,556 |
| France | 620,643 | 479,869 | -140,774 |
| China | 492,410 | 0 | -492,410 |
| Denmark | 32,145 | 24,165 | -7,980 |
| India | 10,013 | 37,138 | +27,125 |
| Belgium | 10,991 | 22,037 | +11,046 |
| United States | 28,220 | 2,908 | -25,312 |
| Italy | 11,756 | 16,913 | +5,157 |
| Taiwan | 18,240 | 0 | -18,240 |
| Ireland | 8,559 | 964 | -7,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 3,976,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 526,298 |
| Other | 185,092 |
| Air transport | 84,255 |
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) | 1,703,420 | 2,273,229 | +569,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,580 | 5,718 | -514,862 |
| Other | 101,612 | 83,480 | -18,132 |
| Air transport | 43,888 | 40,367 | -3,521 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,801,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 555,167 |
| London | 350,690 |
| Felixstowe | 260,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,791 |
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 | 1,356,259 | 1,444,940 | +88,681 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,508 | 402,659 | +250,151 |
| London | 333,231 | 17,459 | -315,772 |
| Felixstowe | 17,443 | 242,774 | +225,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,661 | 77,130 | -49,531 |
| 000 | 101,612 | 83,480 | -18,132 |
| Harwich | 63,851 | 91,841 | +27,990 |
| Middlesbrough | 79,776 | 0 | -79,776 |
| Hull | 68,508 | 0 | -68,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,140 | 35,852 | +28,712 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
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 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 17 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 11 |
| BARD PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| TEREOS UK & IRELAND LTD | 6 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 6 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 5 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 4 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,240,161 |
| United Arab Emirates | 131,839 |
| Canada | 69,725 |
| United States | 61,129 |
| Denmark | 17,340 |
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 | 1,873,456 | 2,366,705 | +493,249 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,107 | 94,732 | +57,625 |
| Canada | 33,727 | 35,998 | +2,271 |
| United States | 46,949 | 14,180 | -32,769 |
| Denmark | 17,340 | 0 | -17,340 |
| South Africa | 14,646 | 0 | -14,646 |
| Netherlands | 3,115 | 8,281 | +5,166 |
| Australia | 0 | 7,700 | +7,700 |
| Bahrain | 5,924 | 0 | -5,924 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,289 | +5,289 |
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 | 4,175,098 |
| XU | 37,036 |
| France | 280 |
| Ireland | 158 |
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 | 1,853,295 | 2,321,803 | +468,508 |
| XU | 3,651 | 33,385 | +29,734 |
| France | 165 | 115 | -50 |
| Ireland | 103 | 55 | -48 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,212,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,302 |
| Air transport | 99,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,089 |
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 | 1,857,214 | 2,355,358 | +498,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,872 | 138,430 | +61,558 |
| Air transport | 85,280 | 14,180 | -71,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,357 | 26,732 | +7,375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,212,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,433 |
| Holyhead | 23,854 |
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 | 1,857,214 | 2,355,358 | +498,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,677 | 92,985 | +35,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,676 | 8,775 | -71,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 47,433 | +47,433 |
| Holyhead | 16,242 | 7,612 | -8,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,195 | 0 | -19,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,604 | 5,405 | +801 |
| Harwich | 3,115 | 6,828 | +3,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,104 | +7,104 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 170219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other lactose sugars not meeting 99% purity