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 | 44,531 |
| Switzerland | 28,799 |
| Belgium | 23,518 |
| France | 6,197 |
| 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 | 12,803 | 31,728 | +18,925 |
| Switzerland | 13,102 | 15,697 | +2,595 |
| Belgium | 23,518 | 0 | -23,518 |
| France | 3,340 | 2,857 | -483 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,791 | +5,791 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,818 | +4,818 |
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 | 48,494 |
| Switzerland | 29,743 |
| Austria | 27,821 |
| Netherlands | 4,818 |
| France | 2,778 |
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 | 24,985 | 23,509 | -1,476 |
| Switzerland | 14,046 | 15,697 | +1,651 |
| Austria | 12,803 | 15,018 | +2,215 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,818 | +4,818 |
| France | 929 | 1,849 | +920 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 86,055 |
| 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) | 36,476 | 49,579 | +13,103 |
| Road transport | 4,477 | 11,312 | +6,835 |
| 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 | 50,895 |
| ZLC | 23,733 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,842 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,724 |
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 | 19,167 | 31,728 | +12,561 |
| ZLC | 9,343 | 14,390 | +5,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,149 | 11,925 | +9,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,535 | 1,307 | -5,228 |
| London | 4,724 | 0 | -4,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,724 | 0 | -4,724 |
| Felixstowe | 3,759 | 0 | -3,759 |
| 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
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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