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 | 32,450,715 |
| Poland | 28,949,258 |
| Germany | 21,512,523 |
| Italy | 15,936,235 |
| Luxembourg | 13,944,658 |
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 | 14,836,339 | 17,614,376 | +2,778,037 |
| Poland | 13,711,327 | 15,237,931 | +1,526,604 |
| Germany | 9,888,213 | 11,624,310 | +1,736,097 |
| Italy | 7,366,842 | 8,569,393 | +1,202,551 |
| Luxembourg | 5,143,713 | 8,800,945 | +3,657,232 |
| Spain | 6,085,828 | 7,740,514 | +1,654,686 |
| Ireland | 4,329,430 | 4,110,173 | -219,257 |
| Belgium | 3,267,421 | 1,759,820 | -1,507,601 |
| Netherlands | 2,170,555 | 1,137,526 | -1,033,029 |
| Hungary | 966,714 | 994,399 | +27,685 |
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 | 31,966,465 |
| Poland | 26,343,503 |
| Germany | 22,686,539 |
| Italy | 17,442,462 |
| Spain | 13,792,236 |
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 | 14,726,721 | 17,239,744 | +2,513,023 |
| Poland | 13,801,615 | 12,541,888 | -1,259,727 |
| Germany | 10,120,092 | 12,566,447 | +2,446,355 |
| Italy | 7,528,205 | 9,914,257 | +2,386,052 |
| Spain | 6,051,722 | 7,740,514 | +1,688,792 |
| Belgium | 3,068,536 | 1,447,322 | -1,621,214 |
| Netherlands | 1,366,353 | 1,834,957 | +468,604 |
| Hungary | 966,714 | 997,417 | +30,703 |
| Slovenia | 1,018,856 | 510,831 | -508,025 |
| Lithuania | 361,571 | 539,488 | +177,917 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 121,169,312 |
| Other | 22,975,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,232,223 |
| 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) | 58,626,577 | 62,542,735 | +3,916,158 |
| Other | 9,600,603 | 13,374,785 | +3,774,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,026,128 | 3,206,095 | +2,179,967 |
| 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 | 59,915,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,944,233 |
| 000 | 22,975,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,611,712 |
| London | 11,848,425 |
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 | 36,427,999 | 23,487,282 | -12,940,717 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,337,939 | 20,606,294 | +17,268,355 |
| 000 | 9,600,603 | 13,374,785 | +3,774,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,945,677 | 10,666,035 | +1,720,358 |
| London | 5,290,840 | 6,557,585 | +1,266,745 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 2,807,335 | +2,807,335 |
| Harwich | 2,270,955 | 95,021 | -2,175,934 |
| Felixstowe | 989,728 | 469,694 | -520,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,010,808 | 157,661 | -853,147 |
| Portsmouth | 516,361 | 537,532 | +21,171 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
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 | 47 |
| GELARTO BY MENODICIOTTO LTD | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| CROSTA & MOLLICA LIMITED | 45 |
| HEATACTION LIMITED | 44 |
| LOTUS BAKERIES UK LIMITED | 44 |
| JOE DELUCCI'S LIMITED | 36 |
| IRMA MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 35 |
| DELITALIA LIMITED | 33 |
| MARHONELLA 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 | 21 |
| 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 | 14,381,888 |
| Ireland | 12,694,520 |
| France | 6,853,796 |
| Italy | 4,904,835 |
| Australia | 4,587,464 |
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 | 6,936,469 | 7,445,419 | +508,950 |
| Ireland | 5,696,240 | 6,998,280 | +1,302,040 |
| France | 2,950,690 | 3,903,106 | +952,416 |
| Italy | 2,329,214 | 2,575,621 | +246,407 |
| Australia | 1,775,763 | 2,811,701 | +1,035,938 |
| Netherlands | 1,545,007 | 1,690,560 | +145,553 |
| Sweden | 1,340,738 | 1,676,066 | +335,328 |
| Belgium | 1,184,142 | 363,302 | -820,840 |
| Switzerland | 750,412 | 769,190 | +18,778 |
| United Arab Emirates | 449,150 | 502,439 | +53,289 |
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 | 4,320,003 |
| Ireland | 3,716,660 |
| XU | 1,334,976 |
| France | 451,463 |
| Luxembourg | 411,629 |
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 | 2,069,073 | 2,250,930 | +181,857 |
| Ireland | 1,789,341 | 1,927,319 | +137,978 |
| XU | 455,713 | 879,263 | +423,550 |
| France | 349,301 | 102,162 | -247,139 |
| Luxembourg | 51,548 | 360,081 | +308,533 |
| Sweden | 207,769 | 0 | -207,769 |
| Belgium | 95,152 | 26,451 | -68,701 |
| Poland | 21,486 | 45,584 | +24,098 |
| Spain | 29,269 | 23,281 | -5,988 |
| Italy | 47,302 | 78 | -47,224 |
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) | 40,256,028 |
| Other | 10,798,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,240,119 |
| 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) | 18,921,595 | 21,334,433 | +2,412,838 |
| Other | 5,152,154 | 5,646,580 | +494,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,801,133 | 4,438,986 | +637,853 |
| 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 | 22,089,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,912,228 |
| 000 | 10,798,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,173,355 |
| Milford | 2,491,874 |
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 | 11,580,956 | 10,508,575 | -1,072,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,002,244 | 7,909,984 | +2,907,740 |
| 000 | 5,152,154 | 5,646,580 | +494,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,332,295 | 3,841,060 | +508,765 |
| Milford | 197,421 | 2,294,453 | +2,097,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,842,897 | 151,723 | -1,691,174 |
| Holyhead | 258,164 | 413,304 | +155,140 |
| Felixstowe | 340,800 | 297,978 | -42,822 |
| Southampton | 46,388 | 209,392 | +163,004 |
| Jersey | 6,121 | 96,328 | +90,207 |
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