Import/export HS code 21050099: High-fat ice cream
Ice cream with 7% or more milkfat, known for its rich, indulgent taste and smooth texture
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 80,287,288 |
| France | 78,784,180 |
| Poland | 21,738,358 |
| Germany | 19,297,291 |
| Ireland | 17,608,825 |
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 | 40,617,193 | 39,670,095 | -947,098 |
| France | 38,406,817 | 40,377,363 | +1,970,546 |
| Poland | 10,598,354 | 11,140,004 | +541,650 |
| Germany | 9,090,825 | 10,206,466 | +1,115,641 |
| Ireland | 7,048,082 | 10,560,743 | +3,512,661 |
| Spain | 1,381,494 | 2,592,447 | +1,210,953 |
| Slovenia | 1,369,807 | 2,551,887 | +1,182,080 |
| Belgium | 2,147,373 | 1,701,112 | -446,261 |
| Italy | 1,351,195 | 1,688,036 | +336,841 |
| Lithuania | 1,319,404 | 1,315,678 | -3,726 |
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 | 88,525,162 |
| France | 78,565,037 |
| Poland | 21,825,988 |
| Germany | 8,375,771 |
| Ireland | 5,835,618 |
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 | 44,108,981 | 44,416,181 | +307,200 |
| France | 38,177,548 | 40,387,489 | +2,209,941 |
| Poland | 10,598,354 | 11,227,634 | +629,280 |
| Germany | 4,763,274 | 3,612,497 | -1,150,777 |
| Ireland | 3,300,926 | 2,534,692 | -766,234 |
| Slovenia | 1,419,349 | 3,225,836 | +1,806,487 |
| Spain | 1,223,345 | 2,440,784 | +1,217,439 |
| Italy | 1,410,134 | 1,656,098 | +245,964 |
| Lithuania | 1,133,635 | 1,233,507 | +99,872 |
| Belgium | 1,141,168 | 779,797 | -361,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +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) | 220,118,026 |
| Other | 15,856,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,153,899 |
| Air transport | 27,773 |
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) | 107,801,313 | 112,316,713 | +4,515,400 |
| Other | 5,739,625 | 10,117,153 | +4,377,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,405,930 | 1,747,969 | -657,961 |
| Air transport | 9,296 | 18,477 | +9,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 75,861,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,410,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,701,869 |
| 000 | 15,856,778 |
| Holyhead | 4,780,531 |
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 | 45,694,241 | 30,167,593 | -15,526,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,815,866 | 27,594,439 | -15,221,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,061,440 | 50,640,429 | +39,578,989 |
| 000 | 5,739,625 | 10,117,153 | +4,377,528 |
| Holyhead | 2,910,832 | 1,869,699 | -1,041,133 |
| Harwich | 3,137,226 | 461,310 | -2,675,916 |
| London | 1,866,007 | 755,547 | -1,110,460 |
| Liverpool Docks | 407,674 | 809,647 | +401,973 |
| Southampton | 697,839 | 383,975 | -313,864 |
| Felixstowe | 616,445 | 257,006 | -359,439 |
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 | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
| 2025-07 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ICELAND FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| HEATACTION LIMITED | 46 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ECO FREEZE LTD | 46 |
| HCP GELATI LIMITED | 45 |
| NEWREST-ALL LIMITED | 43 |
| H2C GELATI LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 31,119,342 |
| Germany | 7,538,385 |
| Netherlands | 6,466,881 |
| Sweden | 5,832,744 |
| Belgium | 4,505,843 |
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 | 14,223,170 | 16,896,172 | +2,673,002 |
| Germany | 3,602,971 | 3,935,414 | +332,443 |
| Netherlands | 2,583,174 | 3,883,707 | +1,300,533 |
| Sweden | 1,210,860 | 4,621,884 | +3,411,024 |
| Belgium | 2,648,147 | 1,857,696 | -790,451 |
| France | 2,378,318 | 2,122,607 | -255,711 |
| Denmark | 791,362 | 2,674,743 | +1,883,381 |
| Spain | 888,268 | 957,879 | +69,611 |
| Taiwan | 416,417 | 1,221,666 | +805,249 |
| United Arab Emirates | 693,089 | 801,837 | +108,748 |
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 | 16,489,596 |
| XU | 1,029,261 |
| Belgium | 737,505 |
| France | 653,304 |
| Netherlands | 487,694 |
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 | 7,038,079 | 9,451,517 | +2,413,438 |
| XU | 497,953 | 531,308 | +33,355 |
| Belgium | 364,409 | 373,096 | +8,687 |
| France | 304,134 | 349,170 | +45,036 |
| Netherlands | 258,245 | 229,449 | -28,796 |
| Spain | 170,012 | 283,479 | +113,467 |
| North Macedonia | 34,901 | 44,460 | +9,559 |
| Lithuania | 42,606 | 30,261 | -12,345 |
| Brazil | 0 | 45,826 | +45,826 |
| Ireland | 12,550 | 23,172 | +10,622 |
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) | 48,673,531 |
| Other | 20,125,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,817,373 |
| Air transport | 57,708 |
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) | 21,256,512 | 27,417,019 | +6,160,507 |
| Other | 8,744,330 | 11,381,002 | +2,636,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,836,584 | 4,980,789 | +1,144,205 |
| Air transport | 35,439 | 22,269 | -13,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,757,102 |
| 000 | 20,125,332 |
| Milford | 4,972,705 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,788,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,042,556 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 14,647,951 | 21,109,151 | +6,461,200 |
| 000 | 8,744,330 | 11,381,002 | +2,636,672 |
| Milford | 886,796 | 4,085,909 | +3,199,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,943,940 | 844,858 | -3,099,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,181,184 | 1,861,372 | +680,188 |
| Felixstowe | 874,273 | 1,784,194 | +909,921 |
| Dover | 901,474 | 515,085 | -386,389 |
| Holyhead | 699,247 | 636,903 | -62,344 |
| Southampton | 622,762 | 580,957 | -41,805 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 642,181 | 457,235 | -184,946 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21050099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ice cream with 7% or more milkfat, known for its rich, indulgent taste and smooth texture