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 | 22,285,112 |
| Germany | 13,402,096 |
| Italy | 11,603,860 |
| Denmark | 10,425,982 |
| Belgium | 3,928,865 |
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 | 11,448,973 | 10,836,139 | -612,834 |
| Germany | 6,186,537 | 7,215,559 | +1,029,022 |
| Italy | 5,494,038 | 6,109,822 | +615,784 |
| Denmark | 4,987,903 | 5,438,079 | +450,176 |
| Belgium | 1,612,158 | 2,316,707 | +704,549 |
| Ireland | 655,806 | 834,962 | +179,156 |
| Netherlands | 753,735 | 182,814 | -570,921 |
| Spain | 399,754 | 396,176 | -3,578 |
| Switzerland | 49,597 | 95,599 | +46,002 |
| Norway | 6,352 | 36,958 | +30,606 |
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 | 22,672,906 |
| Italy | 15,056,201 |
| Germany | 14,137,921 |
| Denmark | 10,528,920 |
| Ireland | 1,180,139 |
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 | 11,719,859 | 10,953,047 | -766,812 |
| Italy | 6,784,323 | 8,271,878 | +1,487,555 |
| Germany | 6,797,126 | 7,340,795 | +543,669 |
| Denmark | 5,081,813 | 5,447,107 | +365,294 |
| Ireland | 501,520 | 678,619 | +177,099 |
| Spain | 386,562 | 363,290 | -23,272 |
| Switzerland | 49,597 | 95,599 | +46,002 |
| Netherlands | 49,653 | 64,633 | +14,980 |
| Norway | 6,352 | 36,958 | +30,606 |
| Greece | 4,373 | 2,809 | -1,564 |
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 | 11 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
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 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 56,359,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,282,642 |
| Other | 442,066 |
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) | 29,722,997 | 26,636,493 | -3,086,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,662,485 | 6,620,157 | +4,957,672 |
| Other | 213,675 | 228,391 | +14,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,230,000 |
| Portsmouth | 19,415,892 |
| Dover | 7,004,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,973,433 |
| London | 2,819,259 |
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 | 12,080,574 | 13,149,426 | +1,068,852 |
| Portsmouth | 9,806,928 | 9,608,964 | -197,964 |
| Dover | 3,056,692 | 3,947,740 | +891,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,948,750 | 3,024,683 | +75,933 |
| London | 1,138,380 | 1,680,879 | +542,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,531,031 | 880,467 | -650,564 |
| Holyhead | 455,184 | 621,364 | +166,180 |
| 000 | 213,675 | 228,391 | +14,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 119,246 | 219,613 | +100,367 |
| Poole | 122,919 | 31,262 | -91,657 |
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 | 73 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 52 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 52 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 52 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 52 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 52 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 52 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 52 |
| C CARNEVALE 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 | 48 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 9,812,450 |
| France | 6,078,022 |
| Netherlands | 4,265,912 |
| Australia | 2,242,926 |
| Denmark | 1,838,892 |
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 | 4,924,791 | 4,887,659 | -37,132 |
| France | 2,964,459 | 3,113,563 | +149,104 |
| Netherlands | 2,237,522 | 2,028,390 | -209,132 |
| Australia | 1,338,900 | 904,026 | -434,874 |
| Denmark | 898,982 | 939,910 | +40,928 |
| Ireland | 772,591 | 493,107 | -279,484 |
| Canada | 517,092 | 729,261 | +212,169 |
| Switzerland | 156,554 | 293,502 | +136,948 |
| Germany | 202,969 | 185,884 | -17,085 |
| Norway | 189,556 | 142,085 | -47,471 |
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 | 45,128 |
| Italy | 4,643 |
| France | 1,347 |
| Denmark | 1,188 |
| Luxembourg | 60 |
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 | 20,957 | 24,171 | +3,214 |
| Italy | 2,309 | 2,334 | +25 |
| France | 1,347 | 0 | -1,347 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,188 | +1,188 |
| Luxembourg | 60 | 0 | -60 |
| 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) | 14,757,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,861,450 |
| Air transport | 533,304 |
| Other | 242,349 |
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) | 7,521,508 | 7,235,763 | -285,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,947,764 | 6,913,686 | -34,078 |
| Air transport | 224,607 | 308,697 | +84,090 |
| Other | 104,906 | 137,443 | +32,537 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,154,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,473,171 |
| Dover | 3,981,357 |
| Southampton | 2,515,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,837,831 |
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 | 4,397,566 | 4,757,355 | +359,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,862,145 | 2,611,026 | -251,119 |
| Dover | 1,840,491 | 2,140,866 | +300,375 |
| Southampton | 1,404,861 | 1,110,833 | -294,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,249,021 | 588,810 | -660,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 976,522 | 860,426 | -116,096 |
| Portsmouth | 864,218 | 879,769 | +15,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 405,990 | 615,651 | +209,661 |
| Felixstowe | 239,872 | 338,063 | +98,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,188 | 274,369 | +63,181 |
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