Import/export HS code 04069001: Cheese for processing
Cheese intended for further processing, not for direct consumption
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,533,538 |
| Ireland | 2,363,765 |
| Poland | 638,680 |
| Cyprus | 351,727 |
| Italy | 183,919 |
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 | 2,342,025 | 7,191,513 | +4,849,488 |
| Ireland | 1,628,139 | 735,626 | -892,513 |
| Poland | 264,457 | 374,223 | +109,766 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 351,727 | +351,727 |
| Italy | 68,762 | 115,157 | +46,395 |
| Netherlands | 123,790 | 928 | -122,862 |
| Turkey | 0 | 118,944 | +118,944 |
| Hungary | 83,760 | 0 | -83,760 |
| France | 6,899 | 6,552 | -347 |
| Germany | 3,205 | 2,900 | -305 |
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 | 9,456,450 |
| Poland | 793,180 |
| Ireland | 517,448 |
| 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 | 2,342,025 | 7,114,425 | +4,772,400 |
| Poland | 329,040 | 464,140 | +135,100 |
| Ireland | 467,255 | 50,193 | -417,062 |
| Cyprus | 2,810 | 351,727 | +348,917 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 118,944 | +118,944 |
| Netherlands | 106,849 | 4,057 | -102,792 |
| France | 0 | 77,088 | +77,088 |
| Italy | 4,179 | 25,240 | +21,061 |
| Denmark | 9,958 | 2,362 | -7,596 |
| Greece | 4,089 | 5,958 | +1,869 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 11,214,013 |
| Other | 1,933,792 |
| 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) | 3,226,505 | 7,987,508 | +4,761,003 |
| Other | 1,248,359 | 685,433 | -562,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,173 | 230,587 | +184,414 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,691,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,710,827 |
| 000 | 1,933,792 |
| Holyhead | 408,437 |
| 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 | 1,613,968 | 5,077,134 | +3,463,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 975,625 | 2,735,202 | +1,759,577 |
| 000 | 1,248,359 | 685,433 | -562,926 |
| Holyhead | 378,045 | 30,392 | -347,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 116,359 | +116,359 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 114,228 | +114,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,892 | 1,554 | -77,338 |
| Harwich | 0 | 72,550 | +72,550 |
| Newhaven | 14,853 | 45,986 | +31,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,734 | 0 | -58,734 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,432,227 |
| Austria | 3,760,121 |
| Germany | 3,318,566 |
| Czechia | 3,148,310 |
| Netherlands | 2,574,434 |
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 | 2,125,676 | 3,306,551 | +1,180,875 |
| Austria | 2,460,650 | 1,299,471 | -1,161,179 |
| Germany | 2,101,986 | 1,216,580 | -885,406 |
| Czechia | 1,314,681 | 1,833,629 | +518,948 |
| Netherlands | 926,851 | 1,647,583 | +720,732 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,454,776 | +1,454,776 |
| Belgium | 156,554 | 978,764 | +822,210 |
| Romania | 505,688 | 555,916 | +50,228 |
| Spain | 77,978 | 717,046 | +639,068 |
| Canada | 0 | 340,684 | +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 | 45,650 |
| France | 103 |
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 | 8,337 | 37,313 | +28,976 |
| France | 103 | 0 | -103 |
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) | 19,779,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,015,159 |
| Other | 269,940 |
| Air transport | 170,141 |
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) | 8,827,090 | 10,952,863 | +2,125,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,245,800 | 2,769,359 | +1,523,559 |
| Other | 188,592 | 81,348 | -107,244 |
| Air transport | 16,194 | 153,947 | +137,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,049,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,615,351 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,634,268 |
| 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 | 5,716,229 | 8,333,487 | +2,617,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,036,268 | 2,579,083 | +542,815 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,917,440 | 1,716,828 | -200,612 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 395,737 | +395,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,836 | 340,684 | +333,848 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,555 | 192,375 | +111,820 |
| 000 | 188,592 | 81,348 | -107,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,194 | 153,947 | +137,753 |
| Belfast Port | 165,794 | 0 | -165,794 |
| Southampton | 143,374 | 0 | -143,374 |
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