Import/export HS code 04069001: Cheese for processing
Cheese intended for further processing, not for direct consumption
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,488,798 |
| Ireland | 2,224,496 |
| Poland | 603,226 |
| Cyprus | 351,727 |
| Italy | 182,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,489,270 | 4,999,528 | +510,258 |
| Ireland | 1,707,902 | 516,594 | -1,191,308 |
| Poland | 186,658 | 416,568 | +229,910 |
| Cyprus | 114,228 | 237,499 | +123,271 |
| Italy | 157,757 | 25,240 | -132,517 |
| Turkey | 0 | 118,944 | +118,944 |
| Netherlands | 108,545 | 1,899 | -106,646 |
| Hungary | 83,760 | 0 | -83,760 |
| France | 6,899 | 6,552 | -347 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,961 | +7,961 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,411,710 |
| Poland | 757,726 |
| Ireland | 553,313 |
| Cyprus | 354,537 |
| United Kingdom | 118,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,489,270 | 4,922,440 | +433,170 |
| Poland | 341,158 | 416,568 | +75,410 |
| Ireland | 467,547 | 85,766 | -381,781 |
| Cyprus | 117,038 | 237,499 | +120,461 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 118,944 | +118,944 |
| Netherlands | 95,971 | 4,057 | -91,914 |
| France | 0 | 77,088 | +77,088 |
| Italy | 3,257 | 25,240 | +21,983 |
| Denmark | 9,958 | 2,362 | -7,596 |
| Greece | 4,089 | 7,961 | +3,872 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 11,156,491 |
| Other | 1,758,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,760 |
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) | 5,372,893 | 5,783,598 | +410,705 |
| Other | 1,327,830 | 430,828 | -897,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,401 | 116,359 | -44,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,616,991 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,712,830 |
| 000 | 1,758,658 |
| Holyhead | 415,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,359 |
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 | 2,649,092 | 3,967,899 | +1,318,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,083,383 | 1,629,447 | -453,936 |
| 000 | 1,327,830 | 430,828 | -897,002 |
| Holyhead | 377,161 | 38,040 | -339,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 116,359 | +116,359 |
| Felixstowe | 114,228 | 0 | -114,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,892 | 1,554 | -77,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,265 | 47,726 | +22,461 |
| Harwich | 0 | 72,550 | +72,550 |
| Newhaven | 37,417 | 23,422 | -13,995 |
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
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,266,284 |
| Austria | 3,662,309 |
| Czechia | 3,186,371 |
| Germany | 3,153,545 |
| Netherlands | 2,582,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,482,852 | 2,783,432 | +300,580 |
| Austria | 1,989,789 | 1,672,520 | -317,269 |
| Czechia | 1,633,276 | 1,553,095 | -80,181 |
| Germany | 2,138,591 | 1,014,954 | -1,123,637 |
| Netherlands | 1,318,597 | 1,263,711 | -54,886 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,811,281 | +1,811,281 |
| Belgium | 296,046 | 948,904 | +652,858 |
| Romania | 473,635 | 492,512 | +18,877 |
| Spain | 224,584 | 570,440 | +345,856 |
| Canada | 340,684 | 0 | -340,684 |
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 | 43,371 |
| France | 63 |
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 | 6,058 | 37,313 | +31,255 |
| France | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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) | 19,534,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,364,177 |
| Other | 229,411 |
| Air transport | 153,947 |
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) | 9,923,158 | 9,611,789 | -311,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,512,272 | 2,851,905 | +1,339,633 |
| Other | 147,083 | 82,328 | -64,755 |
| Air transport | 0 | 153,947 | +153,947 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,515,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,437,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,373,267 |
| Felixstowe | 395,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 347,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,699,425 | 7,815,612 | +1,116,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,114,986 | 2,322,149 | +207,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,886,447 | 1,486,820 | -399,627 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 395,737 | +395,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 347,520 | 0 | -347,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,555 | 192,375 | +111,820 |
| 000 | 147,083 | 82,328 | -64,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 167,249 | +167,249 |
| Belfast Port | 165,794 | 0 | -165,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 153,947 | +153,947 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069001
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese intended for further processing, not for direct consumption