Import/export HS code 04061050: Various fresh cheese
Other types of fresh cheese not specifically listed, including unripened varieties
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 203,073,750 |
| Germany | 163,850,646 |
| France | 144,364,216 |
| Denmark | 74,485,845 |
| Poland | 51,043,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 98,553,599 | 104,520,151 | +5,966,552 |
| Germany | 74,267,991 | 89,582,655 | +15,314,664 |
| France | 58,455,469 | 85,908,747 | +27,453,278 |
| Denmark | 41,523,041 | 32,962,804 | -8,560,237 |
| Poland | 26,699,009 | 24,344,520 | -2,354,489 |
| Italy | 21,852,143 | 27,252,449 | +5,400,306 |
| Belgium | 20,541,548 | 25,851,796 | +5,310,248 |
| Lithuania | 9,562,891 | 13,788,756 | +4,225,865 |
| Sweden | 8,404,177 | 8,614,346 | +210,169 |
| Netherlands | 2,439,406 | 1,832,113 | -607,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 192,207,371 |
| Ireland | 137,004,676 |
| France | 133,516,399 |
| Denmark | 75,455,294 |
| Poland | 61,239,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 86,384,278 | 105,823,093 | +19,438,815 |
| Ireland | 59,026,798 | 77,977,878 | +18,951,080 |
| France | 57,418,208 | 76,098,191 | +18,679,983 |
| Denmark | 42,519,378 | 32,935,916 | -9,583,462 |
| Poland | 27,133,233 | 34,105,829 | +6,972,596 |
| Italy | 22,887,635 | 28,730,451 | +5,842,816 |
| Sweden | 8,386,945 | 8,651,499 | +264,554 |
| Lithuania | 6,684,067 | 10,171,969 | +3,487,902 |
| Belgium | 2,662,959 | 2,634,723 | -28,236 |
| Austria | 2,134,473 | 2,390,656 | +256,183 |
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 | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
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 | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 602,271,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,071,216 |
| Other | 77,198,686 |
| Rail transport | 13,727 |
| Air transport | 13,667 |
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) | 303,378,514 | 298,893,008 | -4,485,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,748,243 | 86,322,973 | +67,574,730 |
| Other | 44,283,303 | 32,915,383 | -11,367,920 |
| Rail transport | 13,727 | 0 | -13,727 |
| Air transport | 9,138 | 4,529 | -4,609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 271,076,677 |
| Holyhead | 122,605,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,565,245 |
| 000 | 77,198,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,963,080 |
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 | 114,065,392 | 157,011,285 | +42,945,893 |
| Holyhead | 51,192,101 | 71,413,600 | +20,221,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,007,066 | 46,558,179 | -5,448,887 |
| 000 | 44,283,303 | 32,915,383 | -11,367,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,229,625 | 36,733,455 | +3,503,830 |
| Portsmouth | 23,228,255 | 19,283,354 | -3,944,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,686,752 | 18,595,613 | +3,908,861 |
| London | 10,967,918 | 16,761,859 | +5,793,941 |
| Harwich | 7,284,061 | 5,989,976 | -1,294,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,117,019 | 6,393,212 | +276,193 |
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 | 138 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 26 |
| Manufacture of food products | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 102 |
| 2026-03 | 105 |
| 2026-02 | 95 |
| 2026-01 | 99 |
| 2025-12 | 111 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 52 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 52 |
| CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS PLC | 52 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 52 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 52 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| DI VINE IMPORTERS 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 | 92 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 24,805,179 |
| Netherlands | 22,270,111 |
| Germany | 3,272,657 |
| Belgium | 1,577,242 |
| France | 464,431 |
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 | 19,030,025 | 5,775,154 | -13,254,871 |
| Netherlands | 10,620,873 | 11,649,238 | +1,028,365 |
| Germany | 2,830,031 | 442,626 | -2,387,405 |
| Belgium | 567,743 | 1,009,499 | +441,756 |
| France | 25,132 | 439,299 | +414,167 |
| United Arab Emirates | 402,256 | 0 | -402,256 |
| Australia | 189,213 | 30,674 | -158,539 |
| Iceland | 62,539 | 47,955 | -14,584 |
| Malta | 95,597 | 0 | -95,597 |
| Indonesia | 78,510 | 0 | -78,510 |
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 | 25,129,594 |
| France | 56,911 |
| Germany | 37,669 |
| Denmark | 34,725 |
| Ireland | 32,483 |
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 | 19,710,918 | 5,418,676 | -14,292,242 |
| France | 35,180 | 21,731 | -13,449 |
| Germany | 22,621 | 15,048 | -7,573 |
| Denmark | 12,702 | 22,023 | +9,321 |
| Ireland | 11,919 | 20,564 | +8,645 |
| Cyprus | 12,569 | 16,276 | +3,707 |
| Italy | 12,239 | 12,879 | +640 |
| 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 | 25,592,468 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,272,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,066,000 |
| Air transport | 687,811 |
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 | 19,955,737 | 5,636,731 | -14,319,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,385,788 | 12,886,717 | +500,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,204,106 | 861,894 | -342,212 |
| Air transport | 614,801 | 73,010 | -541,791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 25,592,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,711,611 |
| Holyhead | 3,752,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,504,505 |
| Dover | 817,031 |
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 | 19,955,737 | 5,636,731 | -14,319,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,411,122 | 9,300,489 | -110,633 |
| Holyhead | 1,738,541 | 2,014,007 | +275,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,556,966 | 947,539 | -609,427 |
| Dover | 222,768 | 594,263 | +371,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 560,296 | 26,568 | -533,728 |
| Milford | 4,346 | 341,261 | +336,915 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 289,346 | +289,346 |
| Heysham | 244,667 | 3,043 | -241,624 |
| Southampton | 191,675 | 1,028 | -190,647 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04061050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of fresh cheese not specifically listed, including unripened varieties