Import/export HS code 040690: Various cheese
All other types of cheese not covered under specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 472,953,680 |
| France | 375,830,992 |
| Italy | 273,748,658 |
| Cyprus | 244,928,225 |
| Greece | 174,269,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 226,940,209 | 246,013,471 | +19,073,262 |
| France | 189,549,051 | 186,281,941 | -3,267,110 |
| Italy | 123,523,393 | 150,225,265 | +26,701,872 |
| Cyprus | 116,096,744 | 128,831,481 | +12,734,737 |
| Greece | 84,407,294 | 89,861,894 | +5,454,600 |
| Netherlands | 87,478,038 | 84,132,977 | -3,345,061 |
| Belgium | 68,399,759 | 78,298,846 | +9,899,087 |
| Slovakia | 35,054,162 | 40,860,781 | +5,806,619 |
| Spain | 32,533,049 | 38,966,518 | +6,433,469 |
| New Zealand | 48,091,959 | 23,221,609 | -24,870,350 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 407,451,104 |
| France | 338,928,764 |
| Italy | 314,575,503 |
| Cyprus | 272,250,412 |
| Greece | 197,730,157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 192,277,485 | 215,173,619 | +22,896,134 |
| France | 169,255,547 | 169,673,217 | +417,670 |
| Italy | 140,980,814 | 173,594,689 | +32,613,875 |
| Cyprus | 129,775,435 | 142,474,977 | +12,699,542 |
| Greece | 97,904,486 | 99,825,671 | +1,921,185 |
| Netherlands | 92,655,598 | 81,313,430 | -11,342,168 |
| Spain | 37,211,169 | 43,673,777 | +6,462,608 |
| Slovakia | 35,758,905 | 40,818,704 | +5,059,799 |
| New Zealand | 48,091,959 | 23,221,609 | -24,870,350 |
| Germany | 28,526,282 | 28,720,567 | +194,285 |
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 | 57 |
| Inner London - West | 47 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 46 |
| Inner London - East | 44 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
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 | 45 | 48 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 40 | 37 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 36 | 41 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 39 | 39 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 14 | -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) | 1,694,012,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 489,784,040 |
| Other | 86,586,849 |
| Road transport | 4,003,367 |
| Air transport | 565,916 |
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) | 818,641,893 | 875,370,604 | +56,728,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,576,025 | 243,208,015 | -3,368,010 |
| Other | 44,258,511 | 42,328,338 | -1,930,173 |
| Road transport | 1,075,142 | 2,928,225 | +1,853,083 |
| Air transport | 239,874 | 326,042 | +86,168 |
| Rail transport | 5,482 | 4,697 | -785 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 451,147,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,696,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 265,906,469 |
| Holyhead | 253,017,770 |
| Portsmouth | 179,569,574 |
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 | 200,099,899 | 251,047,570 | +50,947,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,729,682 | 142,967,265 | +15,237,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,629,102 | 118,277,367 | -29,351,735 |
| Holyhead | 110,969,938 | 142,047,832 | +31,077,894 |
| Portsmouth | 94,515,518 | 85,054,056 | -9,461,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,263,604 | 88,141,945 | -1,121,659 |
| London | 54,965,711 | 90,614,281 | +35,648,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,356,982 | 61,264,882 | -11,092,100 |
| Felixstowe | 74,170,528 | 36,266,090 | -37,904,438 |
| 000 | 44,258,511 | 42,328,338 | -1,930,173 |
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 | 288 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 101 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 83 |
| Manufacture of food products | 54 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 233 |
| 2026-03 | 239 |
| 2026-02 | 224 |
| 2026-01 | 216 |
| 2025-12 | 256 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| EMMI UK LIMITED | 59 |
| JUMI CHEESE LTD | 58 |
| PIMPERNEL WHARF LIMITED | 55 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 54 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 53 |
| ITALICATESSEN UK LIMITED | 53 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 52 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS 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 | 224 |
| 0-1m | 116 |
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 15m-54m | 51 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 181,918,191 |
| France | 179,862,738 |
| Ireland | 162,966,044 |
| United States | 145,631,166 |
| Germany | 81,171,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 84,095,412 | 97,822,779 | +13,727,367 |
| France | 89,776,256 | 90,086,482 | +310,226 |
| Ireland | 73,756,434 | 89,209,610 | +15,453,176 |
| United States | 74,371,942 | 71,259,224 | -3,112,718 |
| Germany | 38,625,926 | 42,545,325 | +3,919,399 |
| Denmark | 35,843,217 | 32,743,253 | -3,099,964 |
| Spain | 28,777,737 | 38,358,696 | +9,580,959 |
| Canada | 15,339,519 | 19,663,512 | +4,323,993 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,368,333 | 14,543,176 | -825,157 |
| Australia | 13,233,807 | 11,005,468 | -2,228,339 |
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 | 268,743,136 |
| Ireland | 13,056,482 |
| Italy | 552,522 |
| France | 254,243 |
| Cyprus | 238,113 |
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 | 107,898,088 | 160,845,048 | +52,946,960 |
| Ireland | 6,724,574 | 6,331,908 | -392,666 |
| Italy | 252,622 | 299,900 | +47,278 |
| France | 134,226 | 120,017 | -14,209 |
| Cyprus | 71,302 | 166,811 | +95,509 |
| Greece | 47,193 | 68,119 | +20,926 |
| Netherlands | 37,103 | 42,176 | +5,073 |
| Spain | 31,095 | 35,946 | +4,851 |
| Germany | 22,664 | 42,600 | +19,936 |
| Turkey | 2,527 | 2,722 | +195 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 485,598,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,534,399 |
| Other | 339,143,679 |
| Air transport | 29,904,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,428,379 | 248,169,861 | +10,741,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,542,369 | 201,992,030 | -22,550,339 |
| Other | 146,102,441 | 193,041,238 | +46,938,797 |
| Air transport | 13,662,118 | 16,242,085 | +2,579,967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 339,143,679 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,189,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,337,197 |
| Southampton | 80,916,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,814,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 146,102,441 | 193,041,238 | +46,938,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,413,395 | 150,775,874 | -6,637,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,970,903 | 64,366,294 | +2,395,391 |
| Southampton | 44,552,234 | 36,364,163 | -8,188,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,157,544 | 33,656,512 | -11,501,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,721,172 | 34,132,115 | +2,410,943 |
| Portsmouth | 29,790,666 | 35,285,226 | +5,494,560 |
| Dover | 27,544,368 | 27,065,718 | -478,650 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,182,002 | 25,952,811 | +10,770,809 |
| Belfast Port | 18,915,628 | 16,029,234 | -2,886,394 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 04069001 – Cheese for processing
- 04069013 – Emmentaler cheese
- 04069015 – Gruyère and Sbrinz cheese
- 04069017 – Bergkäse and Appenzell cheese
- 04069018 – Fribourgeois and Mont d'Or cheese
- 04069021 – Cheddar cheese
- 04069023 – Edam cheese
- 04069025 – Tilsit cheese
- 04069029 – Kashkaval cheese
- 04069032 – Feta cheese
- 04069035 – Kefalo-Tyri cheese
- 04069037 – Finlandia cheese
- 04069039 – Jarlsberg cheese
- 04069050 – Sheep or buffalo milk cheese
- 04069061 – Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano
- 04069063 – Fiore Sardo and Pecorino
- 04069069 – Various Italian cheeses
- 04069073 – Provolone cheese
- 04069074 – Maasdam cheese
- 04069075 – Asiago and Caciocavallo cheese
- 04069076 – Danbo and Havarti cheese
- 04069078 – Gouda cheese
- 04069079 – Esrom and Saint-Nectaire cheese
- 04069081 – Cheshire and Wensleydale cheese
- 04069082 – Camembert cheese
- 04069084 – Brie cheese
- 04069085 – Kefalograviera and Kasseri cheese
- 04069086 – Cheese with 47-52% fat
- 04069089 – Cheese with 52-62% fat
- 04069092 – Cheese with 62-72% fat
- 04069093 – Cheese with over 72% fat
- 04069099 – Various cheese types
Quick facts
HS code: 040690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of cheese not covered under specific codes