Import/export HS code 04064050: Gorgonzola cheese
Italian blue-veined cheese, creamy and tangy, often used in sauces
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* 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 | 7,472,067 |
| Belgium | 3,143,786 |
| France | 55,436 |
| Spain | 39,600 |
| Ireland | 1,557 |
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 | 3,766,795 | 3,705,272 | -61,523 |
| Belgium | 1,223,862 | 1,919,924 | +696,062 |
| France | 27,839 | 27,597 | -242 |
| Spain | 6,537 | 33,063 | +26,526 |
| Ireland | 1,557 | 0 | -1,557 |
| Estonia | 1,231 | 0 | -1,231 |
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 | 10,689,543 |
| France | 11,800 |
| Germany | 2,811 |
| Spain | 2,282 |
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 | 5,013,871 | 5,675,672 | +661,801 |
| France | 8,010 | 3,790 | -4,220 |
| Germany | 2,811 | 0 | -2,811 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,282 | +2,282 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 7,762,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,943,994 |
| Other | 7,241 |
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) | 3,879,834 | 3,882,608 | +2,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,144,858 | 1,799,136 | +654,278 |
| Other | 3,129 | 4,112 | +983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,797,968 |
| London | 2,241,754 |
| Dover | 2,201,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,697,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 462,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,832,835 | 1,965,133 | +132,298 |
| London | 893,324 | 1,348,430 | +455,106 |
| Dover | 847,681 | 1,353,685 | +506,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,194,861 | 502,590 | -692,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,512 | 324,712 | +187,200 |
| Middlesbrough | 114,022 | 187,194 | +73,172 |
| 000 | 3,129 | 4,112 | +983 |
| Portsmouth | 4,457 | 0 | -4,457 |
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
|
40 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 53 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 53 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 53 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 53 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 53 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| DI VINE IMPORTERS LIMITED | 52 |
| SALVO 1968 LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 27,276 |
| Bermuda | 21,152 |
| Ireland | 4,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0 | 27,276 | +27,276 |
| Bermuda | 0 | 21,152 | +21,152 |
| Ireland | 2,303 | 2,029 | -274 |
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 | 4,332 |
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 | 2,303 | 2,029 | -274 |
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) | 27,276 |
| Air transport | 21,152 |
| Other | 4,332 |
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) | 0 | 27,276 | +27,276 |
| Air transport | 0 | 21,152 | +21,152 |
| Other | 2,303 | 2,029 | -274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 27,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,152 |
| 000 | 4,332 |
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 | 0 | 27,276 | +27,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 21,152 | +21,152 |
| 000 | 2,303 | 2,029 | -274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04064050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Italian blue-veined cheese, creamy and tangy, often used in sauces