Import/export HS code 21069051: Lactose syrup
Sweet syrup made from lactose, commonly used in dairy-based products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 175,657 |
| Jordan | 113,216 |
| Taiwan | 66,677 |
| Lebanon | 20,734 |
| China | 15,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 54,026 | 121,631 | +67,605 |
| Jordan | 0 | 113,216 | +113,216 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 66,677 | +66,677 |
| Lebanon | 8,518 | 12,216 | +3,698 |
| China | 15,291 | 0 | -15,291 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 0 | -11,234 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| France | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
| Poland | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 288,873 |
| Taiwan | 81,968 |
| Lebanon | 20,734 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 |
| Hungary | 11,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 54,026 | 234,847 | +180,821 |
| Taiwan | 15,291 | 66,677 | +51,386 |
| Lebanon | 8,518 | 12,216 | +3,698 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,234 | 0 | -11,234 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| France | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
| China | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
| United States | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,049 | +1,049 |
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 | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,064 |
| Air transport | 5,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,215 | 314,789 | +215,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,940 | 11,124 | +7,184 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,024 | +5,024 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 174,325 |
| Southampton | 168,460 |
| Felixstowe | 61,073 |
| Hull | 11,124 |
| Thamesport | 10,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 174,325 | +174,325 |
| Southampton | 65,260 | 103,200 | +37,940 |
| Felixstowe | 23,809 | 37,264 | +13,455 |
| Hull | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| Thamesport | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
| Dover | 2,087 | 0 | -2,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,853 | 0 | -1,853 |
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 | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 62,903 |
| Ireland | 36,577 |
| Switzerland | 26,766 |
| Mauritius | 24,888 |
| United States | 24,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 62,903 | 0 | -62,903 |
| Ireland | 21,952 | 14,625 | -7,327 |
| Switzerland | 26,766 | 0 | -26,766 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 24,888 | +24,888 |
| United States | 9,086 | 15,233 | +6,147 |
| Australia | 0 | 13,195 | +13,195 |
| South Africa | 5,181 | 0 | -5,181 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,890 | 0 | -3,890 |
| France | 3,299 | 0 | -3,299 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,114 |
| Air transport | 59,252 |
| Other | 36,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,989 | 16,125 | -55,864 |
| Air transport | 13,054 | 46,198 | +33,144 |
| Other | 21,952 | 14,625 | -7,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,065 | 3,064 | -27,001 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 84,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,396 |
| 000 | 36,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 67,903 | 16,125 | -51,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,680 | 30,716 | +23,036 |
| 000 | 21,952 | 14,625 | -7,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,065 | 3,064 | -27,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,624 | 15,482 | +11,858 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,086 | 0 | -4,086 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21069051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sweet syrup made from lactose, commonly used in dairy-based products