Import/export HS code 040640: Blue-veined cheese
Cheese with blue veins, such as Roquefort and Gorgonzola, made with Penicillium roqueforti
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 | 20,366,351 |
| Germany | 12,412,443 |
| Italy | 10,264,004 |
| Denmark | 9,308,732 |
| Belgium | 3,444,613 |
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 | 11,399,703 | 8,966,648 | -2,433,055 |
| Germany | 6,753,063 | 5,659,380 | -1,093,683 |
| Italy | 5,490,549 | 4,773,455 | -717,094 |
| Denmark | 4,885,709 | 4,423,023 | -462,686 |
| Belgium | 1,744,717 | 1,699,896 | -44,821 |
| Ireland | 628,949 | 594,890 | -34,059 |
| Netherlands | 487,985 | 353,802 | -134,183 |
| Spain | 396,306 | 338,223 | -58,083 |
| Switzerland | 45,102 | 82,053 | +36,951 |
| Norway | 6,352 | 18,598 | +12,246 |
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 | 20,791,057 |
| Italy | 13,213,967 |
| Germany | 13,032,155 |
| Denmark | 9,406,765 |
| Ireland | 1,017,424 |
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 | 11,712,534 | 9,078,523 | -2,634,011 |
| Italy | 6,879,895 | 6,334,072 | -545,823 |
| Germany | 7,075,661 | 5,956,494 | -1,119,167 |
| Denmark | 4,986,482 | 4,420,283 | -566,199 |
| Ireland | 506,076 | 511,348 | +5,272 |
| Spain | 386,938 | 308,555 | -78,383 |
| Netherlands | 62,671 | 70,606 | +7,935 |
| Switzerland | 45,102 | 82,053 | +36,951 |
| Norway | 6,352 | 18,598 | +12,246 |
| Greece | 2,856 | 4,326 | +1,470 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 52,350,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,103,738 |
| Other | 319,289 |
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) | 29,843,691 | 22,507,223 | -7,336,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,823,707 | 4,280,031 | +2,456,324 |
| Other | 173,868 | 145,421 | -28,447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,845,323 |
| Portsmouth | 17,539,882 |
| Dover | 6,165,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,364,938 |
| London | 2,457,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,206,548 | 10,638,775 | -1,567,773 |
| Portsmouth | 9,744,514 | 7,795,368 | -1,949,146 |
| Dover | 3,053,614 | 3,111,917 | +58,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,880,260 | 2,484,678 | -395,582 |
| London | 1,296,513 | 1,161,176 | -135,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,527,472 | 840,696 | -686,776 |
| Holyhead | 460,535 | 480,204 | +19,669 |
| 000 | 173,868 | 145,421 | -28,447 |
| Middlesbrough | 129,136 | 189,183 | +60,047 |
| Poole | 161,560 | 31,262 | -130,298 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 48 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 48 |
| C CARNEVALE 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 | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,200,903 |
| France | 5,780,610 |
| Netherlands | 4,109,195 |
| Australia | 1,959,379 |
| Denmark | 1,627,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,695,515 | 4,505,388 | -190,127 |
| France | 3,054,259 | 2,726,351 | -327,908 |
| Netherlands | 2,208,913 | 1,900,282 | -308,631 |
| Australia | 1,202,293 | 757,086 | -445,207 |
| Denmark | 861,917 | 765,375 | -96,542 |
| Canada | 533,161 | 657,773 | +124,612 |
| Ireland | 765,310 | 327,726 | -437,584 |
| Switzerland | 187,487 | 202,364 | +14,877 |
| Germany | 209,053 | 180,045 | -29,008 |
| Norway | 188,080 | 143,561 | -44,519 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 38,513 |
| Italy | 4,203 |
| France | 3,920 |
| Luxembourg | 60 |
| XI | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 20,599 | 17,914 | -2,685 |
| Italy | 2,332 | 1,871 | -461 |
| France | 3,920 | 0 | -3,920 |
| Luxembourg | 60 | 0 | -60 |
| XI | 20 | 0 | -20 |
| Germany | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 13,769,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,926,906 |
| Air transport | 447,993 |
| Other | 166,743 |
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) | 7,452,275 | 6,317,651 | -1,134,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,781,282 | 6,145,624 | -635,658 |
| Air transport | 192,402 | 255,591 | +63,189 |
| Other | 111,036 | 55,707 | -55,329 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,423,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,223,340 |
| Dover | 3,693,929 |
| Southampton | 2,240,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,839,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,102,456 | 4,320,729 | +218,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,867,030 | 2,356,310 | -510,720 |
| Dover | 1,812,451 | 1,881,478 | +69,027 |
| Southampton | 1,462,151 | 778,094 | -684,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,120,798 | 718,558 | -402,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,199,922 | 637,592 | -562,330 |
| Portsmouth | 818,365 | 737,748 | -80,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,220 | 530,798 | +137,578 |
| Felixstowe | 232,668 | 346,100 | +113,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,998 | 217,197 | +29,199 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese with blue veins, such as Roquefort and Gorgonzola, made with Penicillium roqueforti