Import/export HS code 04063039: Processed cheese with higher fat
Processed cheese with a fat content exceeding 48%, richer in flavor
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,464,278 |
| Poland | 8,802,203 |
| Ireland | 5,436,424 |
| Belgium | 3,817,931 |
| Germany | 2,151,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,720,642 | 5,743,636 | +22,994 |
| Poland | 4,494,834 | 4,307,369 | -187,465 |
| Ireland | 2,971,573 | 2,464,851 | -506,722 |
| Belgium | 1,912,387 | 1,905,544 | -6,843 |
| Germany | 2,095,896 | 55,828 | -2,040,068 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Netherlands | 874,974 | 481,407 | -393,567 |
| Bulgaria | 279,123 | 290,212 | +11,089 |
| Denmark | 200,163 | 22,922 | -177,241 |
| Austria | 39,951 | 94,998 | +55,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,705,047 |
| Poland | 10,616,586 |
| Austria | 4,142,205 |
| Germany | 1,668,418 |
| Spain | 1,448,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,431,512 | 5,273,535 | -157,977 |
| Poland | 5,818,121 | 4,798,465 | -1,019,656 |
| Austria | 2,013,947 | 2,128,258 | +114,311 |
| Germany | 1,588,669 | 79,749 | -1,508,920 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Bulgaria | 279,123 | 290,212 | +11,089 |
| Ireland | 292,884 | 141,255 | -151,629 |
| Netherlands | 135,387 | 213,002 | +77,615 |
| Denmark | 278,279 | 40,404 | -237,875 |
| Turkey | 52,431 | 15,271 | -37,160 |
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 | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 26,677,471 |
| Other | 5,096,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,768,503 |
| Air transport | 4,580 |
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) | 13,983,864 | 12,693,607 | -1,290,257 |
| Other | 2,722,582 | 2,373,433 | -349,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,987,337 | 1,781,166 | -206,171 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,580 | +4,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,210,765 |
| 000 | 5,096,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,584,702 |
| Portsmouth | 3,764,636 |
| London | 2,586,042 |
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 | 8,391,969 | 7,818,796 | -573,173 |
| 000 | 2,722,582 | 2,373,433 | -349,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,329,154 | 2,255,548 | -73,606 |
| Portsmouth | 1,813,096 | 1,951,540 | +138,444 |
| London | 1,353,667 | 1,232,375 | -121,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 780,993 | 290,530 | -490,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 491,017 | 437,421 | -53,596 |
| Middlesbrough | 240,581 | 260,983 | +20,402 |
| Holyhead | 150,522 | 116,765 | -33,757 |
| Purfleet | 157,054 | 36,936 | -120,118 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 35 |
| CAPRERA LTD. | 35 |
| HERCZL DAIRIES LIMITED | 33 |
| FOOD EXTRAORDINAIRE LIMITED | 29 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 322,834 |
| Ireland | 274,982 |
| Barbados | 151,413 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 130,175 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 76,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 161,150 | 161,684 | +534 |
| Ireland | 87,283 | 187,699 | +100,416 |
| Barbados | 49,718 | 101,695 | +51,977 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 44,233 | 85,942 | +41,709 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 31,386 | 45,522 | +14,136 |
| British Virgin Islands | 18,187 | 30,937 | +12,750 |
| Spain | 47,897 | 0 | -47,897 |
| Belgium | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10,442 | 15,979 | +5,537 |
| Saint Lucia | 3,535 | 5,728 | +2,193 |
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 | 21,881 |
| France | 10,121 |
| Poland | 8,019 |
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 | 3,514 | 18,367 | +14,853 |
| France | 6,491 | 3,630 | -2,861 |
| Poland | 5,753 | 2,266 | -3,487 |
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) | 784,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,958 |
| Other | 40,021 |
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) | 320,990 | 463,142 | +142,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,674 | 188,284 | +41,610 |
| Other | 15,758 | 24,263 | +8,505 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 415,561 |
| Felixstowe | 322,834 |
| Holyhead | 125,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 141,653 | 273,908 | +132,255 |
| Felixstowe | 161,150 | 161,684 | +534 |
| Holyhead | 46,101 | 78,931 | +32,830 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,424 | 84,505 | +59,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,910 | 5,584 | -43,326 |
| Dover | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,187 | 22,586 | +4,399 |
| 000 | 15,758 | 24,263 | +8,505 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,964 | +4,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04063039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed cheese with a fat content exceeding 48%, richer in flavor