Import/export HS code 04061080: Various fresh cheese
Additional fresh cheese types not covered under specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 56,451,953 |
| Bulgaria | 8,237,222 |
| Belgium | 6,884,649 |
| Spain | 3,302,799 |
| Poland | 2,826,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 29,364,559 | 27,087,394 | -2,277,165 |
| Bulgaria | 4,092,992 | 4,144,230 | +51,238 |
| Belgium | 3,496,872 | 3,387,777 | -109,095 |
| Spain | 988,209 | 2,314,590 | +1,326,381 |
| Poland | 2,360,404 | 466,355 | -1,894,049 |
| France | 1,658,836 | 885,114 | -773,722 |
| Greece | 534,633 | 1,818,042 | +1,283,409 |
| Romania | 475,133 | 493,140 | +18,007 |
| Netherlands | 574,243 | 308,398 | -265,845 |
| Latvia | 238,394 | 118,122 | -120,272 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 59,220,097 |
| Bulgaria | 8,261,628 |
| Spain | 3,376,678 |
| Greece | 3,337,233 |
| Poland | 2,174,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 30,900,988 | 28,319,109 | -2,581,879 |
| Bulgaria | 4,116,349 | 4,145,279 | +28,930 |
| Spain | 1,228,352 | 2,148,326 | +919,974 |
| Greece | 1,373,115 | 1,964,118 | +591,003 |
| Poland | 1,681,996 | 492,549 | -1,189,447 |
| Romania | 651,948 | 599,170 | -52,778 |
| Netherlands | 798,460 | 157,758 | -640,702 |
| France | 375,140 | 350,148 | -24,992 |
| Belgium | 380,425 | 310,245 | -70,180 |
| Germany | 430,017 | 188,789 | -241,228 |
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 | 20 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 74,571,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,052,784 |
| Other | 4,365,908 |
| Air transport | 14,787 |
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) | 38,525,562 | 36,045,862 | -2,479,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,908,874 | 3,143,910 | -764,964 |
| Other | 2,128,543 | 2,237,365 | +108,822 |
| Air transport | 0 | 14,787 | +14,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,803,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,013,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,913,350 |
| 000 | 4,365,908 |
| London | 4,133,924 |
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 | 17,242,342 | 18,560,889 | +1,318,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,746,272 | 9,267,013 | -2,479,259 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,883,197 | 8,030,153 | -1,853,044 |
| 000 | 2,128,543 | 2,237,365 | +108,822 |
| London | 2,133,525 | 2,000,399 | -133,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 625,188 | 580,862 | -44,326 |
| Middlesbrough | 401,864 | 382,415 | -19,449 |
| Portsmouth | 206,948 | 135,946 | -71,002 |
| Purfleet | 30,794 | 97,546 | +66,752 |
| Harwich | 61,257 | 53,122 | -8,135 |
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 | 95 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 62 |
| 2025-08 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WINE & FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| BEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 48 |
| GASTRONOMICA LIMITED | 48 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| DI VINE IMPORTERS LIMITED | 48 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 48 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 48 |
| GLOBE FOODS UK LTD | 48 |
| PIMPERNEL WHARF LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 417,208 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,148 |
| Barbados | 287,375 |
| Qatar | 187,526 |
| Lebanon | 174,030 |
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 | 40,135 | 377,073 | +336,938 |
| United Arab Emirates | 201,482 | 139,666 | -61,816 |
| Barbados | 171,819 | 115,556 | -56,263 |
| Qatar | 147,515 | 40,011 | -107,504 |
| Lebanon | 170,504 | 3,526 | -166,978 |
| Denmark | 125,982 | 0 | -125,982 |
| Iraq | 120,219 | 0 | -120,219 |
| Belgium | 81,085 | 0 | -81,085 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 33,223 | 0 | -33,223 |
| Germany | 20,354 | 0 | -20,354 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,014 |
| Ireland | 1,514 |
| Netherlands | 1,101 |
| Belgium | 1,054 |
| Germany | 921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,565 | 3,449 | -3,116 |
| Ireland | 1,514 | 0 | -1,514 |
| Netherlands | 748 | 353 | -395 |
| Belgium | 1,054 | 0 | -1,054 |
| Germany | 524 | 397 | -127 |
| XI | 810 | 18 | -792 |
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) | 1,016,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 544,272 |
| Air transport | 270,607 |
| Other | 15,705 |
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) | 763,744 | 252,985 | -510,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,635 | 372,637 | +201,002 |
| Air transport | 221,647 | 48,960 | -172,687 |
| Other | 11,269 | 4,436 | -6,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 407,018 |
| Holyhead | 338,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,892 |
| Southampton | 191,409 |
| Felixstowe | 170,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 260,150 | 146,868 | -113,282 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 338,161 | +338,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,533 | 1,359 | -210,174 |
| Southampton | 130,304 | 61,105 | -69,199 |
| Felixstowe | 170,504 | 0 | -170,504 |
| Portsmouth | 95,166 | 45,012 | -50,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,982 | 0 | -125,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,085 | 0 | -81,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,140 | 34,476 | -3,664 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,194 | 43,537 | +35,343 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04061080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional fresh cheese types not covered under specific codes