Import/export HS code 04069013: Emmentaler cheese
A Swiss cheese with large holes, known for its mild and nutty flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,105,505 |
| Germany | 6,895,012 |
| Belgium | 6,744,181 |
| Czechia | 4,374,449 |
| France | 3,528,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,442,318 | 11,663,187 | -7,779,131 |
| Germany | 3,583,521 | 3,311,491 | -272,030 |
| Belgium | 3,716,705 | 3,027,476 | -689,229 |
| Czechia | 2,358,992 | 2,015,457 | -343,535 |
| France | 1,783,813 | 1,745,167 | -38,646 |
| Switzerland | 352,004 | 385,738 | +33,734 |
| Ireland | 487,898 | 122,603 | -365,295 |
| Italy | 3,792 | 6,708 | +2,916 |
| Greece | 2,955 | 7,018 | +4,063 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,216 | +4,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 25,548,211 |
| Germany | 11,762,661 |
| France | 4,985,616 |
| Czechia | 4,374,449 |
| Belgium | 1,167,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,821,521 | 10,726,690 | -4,094,831 |
| Germany | 5,445,753 | 6,316,908 | +871,155 |
| France | 3,314,262 | 1,671,354 | -1,642,908 |
| Czechia | 2,358,992 | 2,015,457 | -343,535 |
| Belgium | 235,072 | 932,366 | +697,294 |
| Switzerland | 352,004 | 385,738 | +33,734 |
| Italy | 33,961 | 0 | -33,961 |
| Spain | 4,638 | 9,400 | +4,762 |
| Greece | 5,790 | 1,897 | -3,893 |
| Poland | 3,015 | 3,810 | +795 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 34,273,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,990,541 |
| Other | 5,379,698 |
| Road transport | 378,596 |
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) | 18,700,439 | 15,572,762 | -3,127,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,770,448 | 6,220,093 | -1,550,355 |
| Other | 5,157,967 | 221,731 | -4,936,236 |
| Road transport | 104,121 | 274,475 | +170,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,410,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,137,222 |
| London | 8,829,151 |
| Killingholme | 5,651,834 |
| 000 | 5,379,698 |
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 | 7,130,131 | 5,280,137 | -1,849,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,900,833 | 8,236,389 | +5,335,556 |
| London | 5,039,395 | 3,789,756 | -1,249,639 |
| Killingholme | 5,651,834 | 0 | -5,651,834 |
| 000 | 5,157,967 | 221,731 | -4,936,236 |
| Portsmouth | 1,238,342 | 1,386,203 | +147,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,214,391 | 407,630 | -1,806,761 |
| Harwich | 1,244,009 | 971,139 | -272,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,509 | 1,029,226 | +795,717 |
| Middlesbrough | 573,982 | 378,926 | -195,056 |
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
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EMMI UK LIMITED | 54 |
| RONDANINI UK LIMITED | 53 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 53 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 53 |
| GRANAROLO UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| FAYREFIELD FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| EXTONS FOODS LTD | 49 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 542,695 |
| Ireland | 143,728 |
| Canada | 139,284 |
| Qatar | 20,574 |
| Netherlands | 6,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 481,732 | 60,963 | -420,769 |
| Ireland | 46,716 | 97,012 | +50,296 |
| Canada | 0 | 139,284 | +139,284 |
| Qatar | 20,574 | 0 | -20,574 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,319 | +6,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,579 | 0 | -5,579 |
| Singapore | 0 | 3,487 | +3,487 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
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 | 23,668 |
| Ireland | 7,756 |
| Turkey | 130 |
| India | 103 |
| Netherlands | 25 |
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 | 23,668 | 0 | -23,668 |
| Ireland | 263 | 7,493 | +7,230 |
| Turkey | 130 | 0 | -130 |
| India | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| Netherlands | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| Spain | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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) | 604,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,863 |
| Other | 88,467 |
| Air transport | 25,193 |
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) | 481,732 | 122,543 | -359,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,579 | 139,284 | +133,705 |
| Other | 46,716 | 41,751 | -4,965 |
| Air transport | 20,574 | 4,619 | -15,955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 481,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 139,284 |
| 000 | 88,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,282 |
| Holyhead | 55,261 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 481,732 | 0 | -481,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 139,284 | +139,284 |
| 000 | 46,716 | 41,751 | -4,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 67,282 | +67,282 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 55,261 | +55,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,574 | 4,619 | -15,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,579 | 0 | -5,579 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Swiss cheese with large holes, known for its mild and nutty flavor