Import/export HS code 21050091: Medium-fat ice cream
Ice cream with 3% to 7% milkfat, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 34,660,731 |
| Poland | 28,120,801 |
| Germany | 21,326,082 |
| Italy | 15,966,021 |
| Luxembourg | 14,590,545 |
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 | 15,615,833 | 19,044,898 | +3,429,065 |
| Poland | 12,859,130 | 15,261,671 | +2,402,541 |
| Germany | 9,256,286 | 12,069,796 | +2,813,510 |
| Italy | 7,342,753 | 8,623,268 | +1,280,515 |
| Luxembourg | 5,469,858 | 9,120,687 | +3,650,829 |
| Spain | 6,252,891 | 7,989,174 | +1,736,283 |
| Ireland | 4,365,420 | 4,080,190 | -285,230 |
| Belgium | 3,162,089 | 1,635,112 | -1,526,977 |
| Netherlands | 2,118,032 | 1,131,445 | -986,587 |
| Hungary | 966,714 | 1,104,556 | +137,842 |
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 | 34,126,131 |
| Poland | 25,464,742 |
| Germany | 22,297,312 |
| Italy | 17,527,687 |
| Spain | 14,207,959 |
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 | 15,475,767 | 18,650,364 | +3,174,597 |
| Poland | 12,949,418 | 12,515,324 | -434,094 |
| Germany | 9,467,059 | 12,830,253 | +3,363,194 |
| Italy | 7,508,093 | 10,019,594 | +2,511,501 |
| Spain | 6,218,785 | 7,989,174 | +1,770,389 |
| Belgium | 2,939,304 | 1,366,619 | -1,572,685 |
| Netherlands | 1,367,872 | 2,014,876 | +647,004 |
| Hungary | 966,714 | 1,107,574 | +140,860 |
| Slovenia | 885,754 | 528,028 | -357,726 |
| Lithuania | 403,015 | 498,044 | +95,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 122,729,070 |
| Other | 23,602,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,043,976 |
| Road transport | 174,489 |
| Rail transport | 53,082 |
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) | 57,954,472 | 64,774,598 | +6,820,126 |
| Other | 9,982,695 | 13,619,311 | +3,636,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 867,107 | 3,176,869 | +2,309,762 |
| Road transport | 118,557 | 55,932 | -62,625 |
| Rail transport | 53,082 | 0 | -53,082 |
| Air transport | 10,503 | 0 | -10,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 61,298,114 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,575,193 |
| 000 | 23,602,006 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,998,174 |
| London | 11,740,741 |
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 | 36,208,772 | 25,089,342 | -11,119,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,439,753 | 21,135,440 | +17,695,687 |
| 000 | 9,982,695 | 13,619,311 | +3,636,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,210,135 | 10,788,039 | +1,577,904 |
| London | 5,325,029 | 6,415,712 | +1,090,683 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 2,807,335 | +2,807,335 |
| Harwich | 1,586,635 | 160,472 | -1,426,163 |
| Felixstowe | 941,390 | 537,686 | -403,704 |
| Portsmouth | 524,310 | 529,583 | +5,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 844,401 | 162,999 | -681,402 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 48 |
| GELARTO BY MENODICIOTTO LTD | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| HEATACTION LIMITED | 45 |
| CROSTA & MOLLICA LIMITED | 45 |
| LOTUS BAKERIES UK LIMITED | 44 |
| JOE DELUCCI'S LIMITED | 36 |
| IRMA MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 35 |
| DELITALIA LIMITED | 33 |
| RICH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,436,026 |
| Ireland | 12,655,507 |
| France | 6,797,992 |
| Italy | 5,238,035 |
| Australia | 4,559,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,033,179 | 7,402,847 | +369,668 |
| Ireland | 5,804,948 | 6,850,559 | +1,045,611 |
| France | 3,091,051 | 3,706,941 | +615,890 |
| Italy | 2,298,614 | 2,939,421 | +640,807 |
| Australia | 2,374,024 | 2,185,817 | -188,207 |
| Netherlands | 1,556,056 | 1,814,431 | +258,375 |
| Sweden | 1,285,283 | 1,624,728 | +339,445 |
| Switzerland | 806,587 | 792,473 | -14,114 |
| Belgium | 1,106,758 | 319,074 | -787,684 |
| United Arab Emirates | 478,916 | 433,526 | -45,390 |
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 | 4,278,923 |
| Ireland | 3,706,119 |
| France | 450,257 |
| Luxembourg | 415,220 |
| Sweden | 207,769 |
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 | 2,111,907 | 2,167,016 | +55,109 |
| Ireland | 1,857,538 | 1,848,581 | -8,957 |
| France | 356,215 | 94,042 | -262,173 |
| Luxembourg | 51,548 | 363,672 | +312,124 |
| Sweden | 207,769 | 0 | -207,769 |
| Belgium | 96,444 | 26,044 | -70,400 |
| Poland | 21,207 | 47,353 | +26,146 |
| Spain | 28,348 | 23,595 | -4,753 |
| Italy | 47,197 | 78 | -47,119 |
| Germany | 12,644 | 11,148 | -1,496 |
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) | 40,480,543 |
| Other | 10,753,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,971,993 |
| Air transport | 38,548 |
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) | 19,005,633 | 21,474,910 | +2,469,277 |
| Other | 5,275,723 | 5,478,112 | +202,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,224,105 | 3,747,888 | -476,217 |
| Air transport | 38,548 | 0 | -38,548 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,491,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,774,487 |
| 000 | 10,753,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,022,380 |
| Milford | 2,548,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,860,922 | 10,630,692 | -1,230,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,775,097 | 7,999,390 | +3,224,293 |
| 000 | 5,275,723 | 5,478,112 | +202,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,821,561 | 3,200,819 | -620,742 |
| Milford | 336,571 | 2,212,033 | +1,875,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,726,248 | 124,261 | -1,601,987 |
| Holyhead | 255,887 | 464,116 | +208,229 |
| Felixstowe | 291,558 | 293,785 | +2,227 |
| Southampton | 86,174 | 166,409 | +80,235 |
| Jersey | 10,783 | 91,666 | +80,883 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21050091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ice cream with 3% to 7% milkfat, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor