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 | 12,592,581 |
| Poland | 9,198,531 |
| Ireland | 5,794,390 |
| Belgium | 4,327,139 |
| Spain | 2,275,306 |
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 | 5,906,138 | 6,686,443 | +780,305 |
| Poland | 4,468,727 | 4,729,804 | +261,077 |
| Ireland | 3,057,515 | 2,736,875 | -320,640 |
| Belgium | 1,987,841 | 2,339,298 | +351,457 |
| Spain | 48,026 | 2,227,280 | +2,179,254 |
| Netherlands | 887,784 | 503,939 | -383,845 |
| Germany | 825,927 | 52,361 | -773,566 |
| Bulgaria | 283,197 | 330,016 | +46,819 |
| Denmark | 158,370 | 68,836 | -89,534 |
| Austria | 43,992 | 114,319 | +70,327 |
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 | 11,751,775 |
| Poland | 10,724,047 |
| Austria | 4,628,152 |
| Spain | 2,275,306 |
| Germany | 695,719 |
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 | 5,596,112 | 6,155,663 | +559,551 |
| Poland | 5,506,286 | 5,217,761 | -288,525 |
| Austria | 2,096,701 | 2,531,451 | +434,750 |
| Spain | 48,026 | 2,227,280 | +2,179,254 |
| Germany | 615,666 | 80,053 | -535,613 |
| Bulgaria | 283,197 | 330,016 | +46,819 |
| Ireland | 246,733 | 306,639 | +59,906 |
| Netherlands | 161,628 | 292,735 | +131,107 |
| Denmark | 236,486 | 86,318 | -150,168 |
| Turkey | 52,431 | 33,075 | -19,356 |
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 | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 28,046,388 |
| Other | 5,341,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,233,150 |
| 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) | 12,952,351 | 15,094,037 | +2,141,686 |
| Other | 2,858,161 | 2,483,010 | -375,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,949,128 | 2,284,022 | +334,894 |
| 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 | 16,859,935 |
| 000 | 5,341,171 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,989,418 |
| Portsmouth | 4,246,872 |
| London | 2,943,673 |
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 | 7,566,470 | 9,293,465 | +1,726,995 |
| 000 | 2,858,161 | 2,483,010 | -375,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,500,796 | 2,488,622 | -12,174 |
| Portsmouth | 1,875,555 | 2,371,317 | +495,762 |
| London | 1,298,380 | 1,645,293 | +346,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 512,814 | 534,271 | +21,457 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 401,049 | 352,304 | -48,745 |
| Middlesbrough | 269,246 | 288,930 | +19,684 |
| Holyhead | 103,102 | 182,514 | +79,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,631 | 124,125 | -19,506 |
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 | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 42 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| CAPRERA LTD. | 37 |
| HERCZL DAIRIES LIMITED | 35 |
| FOOD EXTRAORDINAIRE LIMITED | 31 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 30 |
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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 316,041 |
| Ireland | 263,359 |
| Barbados | 200,055 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 146,012 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 80,263 |
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 | 179,909 | 136,132 | -43,777 |
| Ireland | 109,138 | 154,221 | +45,083 |
| Barbados | 91,626 | 108,429 | +16,803 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 45,625 | 100,387 | +54,762 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 38,020 | 42,243 | +4,223 |
| British Virgin Islands | 28,248 | 29,687 | +1,439 |
| Spain | 47,897 | 0 | -47,897 |
| Belgium | 20,588 | 12,175 | -8,413 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10,442 | 21,794 | +11,352 |
| Iceland | 0 | 16,237 | +16,237 |
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 | 9,875 |
| Poland | 7,502 |
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 | 6,001 | 3,874 | -2,127 |
| Poland | 5,197 | 2,305 | -2,892 |
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) | 862,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 333,376 |
| Other | 39,258 |
| Air transport | 2,149 |
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) | 402,466 | 459,622 | +57,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,924 | 169,452 | +5,528 |
| Other | 14,712 | 24,546 | +9,834 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 500,310 |
| Felixstowe | 316,041 |
| Holyhead | 112,958 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,643 |
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 | 194,309 | 306,001 | +111,692 |
| Felixstowe | 179,909 | 136,132 | -43,777 |
| Holyhead | 40,193 | 72,765 | +32,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,233 | 56,910 | +2,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,910 | 7,733 | -41,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,248 | 12,525 | -15,723 |
| 000 | 14,712 | 24,546 | +9,834 |
| Dover | 20,588 | 16,473 | -4,115 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 14,088 | +14,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,447 | +6,447 |
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