Import/export HS code 040610: Fresh cheese and curd
Unripened or uncured cheeses, such as whey cheese and curd, including mozzarella
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 301,393,817 |
| Italy | 269,122,629 |
| Ireland | 243,676,487 |
| Germany | 201,729,800 |
| France | 160,190,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 157,019,323 | 144,374,494 | -12,644,829 |
| Italy | 129,062,458 | 140,060,171 | +10,997,713 |
| Ireland | 114,624,391 | 129,052,096 | +14,427,705 |
| Germany | 94,810,859 | 106,918,941 | +12,108,082 |
| France | 63,403,282 | 96,787,376 | +33,384,094 |
| Belgium | 51,235,863 | 54,291,231 | +3,055,368 |
| Poland | 37,164,309 | 33,904,091 | -3,260,218 |
| Netherlands | 19,121,775 | 13,459,283 | -5,662,492 |
| Lithuania | 9,607,852 | 13,877,064 | +4,269,212 |
| Sweden | 8,491,830 | 8,614,346 | +122,516 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 304,636,372 |
| Italy | 285,754,626 |
| Germany | 244,845,738 |
| Ireland | 173,335,309 |
| France | 134,591,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 158,831,388 | 145,804,984 | -13,026,404 |
| Italy | 136,365,067 | 149,389,559 | +13,024,492 |
| Germany | 113,175,482 | 131,670,256 | +18,494,774 |
| Ireland | 72,563,483 | 100,771,826 | +28,208,343 |
| France | 57,946,936 | 76,644,430 | +18,697,494 |
| Poland | 37,066,465 | 43,674,577 | +6,608,112 |
| Belgium | 21,181,677 | 22,803,105 | +1,621,428 |
| Netherlands | 17,349,809 | 10,582,703 | -6,767,106 |
| Sweden | 8,386,945 | 8,651,499 | +264,554 |
| Lithuania | 6,684,067 | 10,211,625 | +3,527,558 |
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 | 36 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
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 | 35 | 29 | -6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 4 | -5 |
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) | 1,118,153,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,250,524 |
| Other | 89,013,649 |
| Road transport | 3,557,099 |
| Air transport | 51,813 |
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) | 598,175,368 | 519,978,400 | -78,196,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,353,008 | 203,897,516 | +155,544,508 |
| Other | 50,737,518 | 38,276,131 | -12,461,387 |
| Road transport | 1,570,109 | 1,986,990 | +416,881 |
| Air transport | 10,663 | 41,150 | +30,487 |
| Rail transport | 13,727 | 0 | -13,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 422,198,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 349,822,995 |
| Holyhead | 144,480,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,042,177 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,019,452 |
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 | 179,417,291 | 242,781,005 | +63,363,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,777,756 | 176,045,239 | +2,267,483 |
| Holyhead | 59,155,901 | 85,324,227 | +26,168,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,339,388 | 74,702,789 | +6,363,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,225,870 | 56,793,582 | -432,288 |
| 000 | 50,737,518 | 38,276,131 | -12,461,387 |
| London | 24,259,023 | 33,298,329 | +9,039,306 |
| Portsmouth | 23,500,736 | 19,499,335 | -4,001,401 |
| Killingholme | 23,906,378 | 4,489,034 | -19,417,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,244,366 | 13,524,769 | +2,280,403 |
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 | 180 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 35 |
| Manufacture of food products | 34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 146 |
| 2026-03 | 160 |
| 2026-02 | 139 |
| 2026-01 | 146 |
| 2025-12 | 156 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 53 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 52 |
| CONTINENTAL WINE & FOOD LIMITED | 52 |
| BEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AUBREY ALLEN LIMITED | 52 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 52 |
| CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS PLC | 52 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| RONDANINI UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 109,463,178 |
| Belgium | 99,919,804 |
| Italy | 42,611,383 |
| Netherlands | 29,069,738 |
| China | 11,341,172 |
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 | 62,872,785 | 46,590,393 | -16,282,392 |
| Belgium | 49,799,941 | 50,119,863 | +319,922 |
| Italy | 23,024,450 | 19,586,933 | -3,437,517 |
| Netherlands | 14,825,575 | 14,244,163 | -581,412 |
| China | 1,234,733 | 10,106,439 | +8,871,706 |
| Germany | 5,090,493 | 3,463,711 | -1,626,782 |
| Spain | 3,960,577 | 1,923,984 | -2,036,593 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,972,417 | 1,330,683 | -2,641,734 |
| France | 2,661,022 | 2,091,287 | -569,735 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,699,562 | 1,424,959 | -274,603 |
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 | 146,591,925 |
| Ireland | 6,450,565 |
| Italy | 131,563 |
| France | 57,758 |
| Cyprus | 39,007 |
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 | 80,873,226 | 65,718,699 | -15,154,527 |
| Ireland | 5,988,003 | 462,562 | -5,525,441 |
| Italy | 51,460 | 80,103 | +28,643 |
| France | 36,027 | 21,731 | -14,296 |
| Cyprus | 16,677 | 22,330 | +5,653 |
| Germany | 23,278 | 15,312 | -7,966 |
| Denmark | 12,702 | 22,033 | +9,331 |
| Greece | 2,457 | 4,440 | +1,983 |
| Belgium | 3,942 | 0 | -3,942 |
| Luxembourg | 3,378 | 0 | -3,378 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 164,599,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,743,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,213,575 |
| Air transport | 3,717,043 |
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 | 92,488,249 | 72,111,163 | -20,377,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,787,905 | 67,955,271 | -3,832,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,794,613 | 22,418,962 | +10,624,349 |
| Air transport | 3,253,517 | 463,526 | -2,789,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 164,599,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,667,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,494,010 |
| Southampton | 8,651,361 |
| Holyhead | 6,301,445 |
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 | 92,488,249 | 72,111,163 | -20,377,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,522,968 | 61,144,275 | -3,378,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,215,374 | 10,278,636 | +4,063,262 |
| Southampton | 2,155,382 | 6,495,979 | +4,340,597 |
| Holyhead | 3,236,620 | 3,064,825 | -171,795 |
| Felixstowe | 1,072,486 | 3,686,164 | +2,613,678 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,935,290 | 1,312,572 | -1,622,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,117,493 | 284,166 | -2,833,327 |
| Portsmouth | 1,317,107 | 1,265,407 | -51,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,228,531 | 1,039,555 | -188,976 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unripened or uncured cheeses, such as whey cheese and curd, including mozzarella