Import/export HS code 04069017: Bergkäse and Appenzell cheese
Mountain cheeses from Switzerland, known for their rich and robust flavors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,084 |
| Switzerland | 30,530 |
| Belgium | 23,518 |
| Netherlands | 6,084 |
| Austria | 5,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,540 | 30,544 | +14,004 |
| Switzerland | 11,617 | 18,913 | +7,296 |
| Belgium | 23,518 | 0 | -23,518 |
| Netherlands | 1,266 | 4,818 | +3,552 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,791 | +5,791 |
| France | 3,340 | 1,923 | -1,417 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 51,665 |
| Switzerland | 31,474 |
| Austria | 28,469 |
| Netherlands | 4,818 |
| France | 1,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,156 | 23,509 | -4,647 |
| Switzerland | 12,561 | 18,913 | +6,352 |
| Austria | 14,635 | 13,834 | -801 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,818 | +4,818 |
| France | 929 | 915 | -14 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 90,671 |
| Road transport | 15,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,810 |
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) | 44,471 | 46,200 | +1,729 |
| Road transport | 0 | 15,789 | +15,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,810 | 0 | -11,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 52,809 |
| ZLC | 22,472 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,801 |
| Felixstowe | 4,792 |
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 | 22,265 | 30,544 | +8,279 |
| ZLC | 4,866 | 17,606 | +12,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,054 | 10,991 | +6,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,494 | 1,307 | -7,187 |
| Felixstowe | 4,792 | 0 | -4,792 |
| London | 4,724 | 0 | -4,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,724 | 0 | -4,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,362 | 0 | -2,362 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,541 | +1,541 |
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 | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-05 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 04069017
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mountain cheeses from Switzerland, known for their rich and robust flavors