Import/export HS code 04069018: Fribourgeois and Mont d'Or cheese
Swiss cheeses, Fribourgeois is semi-hard, and Mont d'Or is soft and creamy
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 403,349 |
| Switzerland | 132,951 |
| Italy | 1,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 354,946 | 48,403 | -306,543 |
| Switzerland | 65,901 | 67,050 | +1,149 |
| Italy | 1,257 | 0 | -1,257 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 371,469 |
| Switzerland | 166,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 351,843 | 19,626 | -332,217 |
| Switzerland | 70,261 | 95,827 | +25,566 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 476,163 |
| Road transport | 61,394 |
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) | 413,114 | 63,049 | -350,065 |
| Road transport | 8,990 | 52,404 | +43,414 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 127,096 |
| Dover | 109,553 |
| ZLC | 78,714 |
| Felixstowe | 44,282 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 121,109 | 32,409 | -88,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,003 | 4,093 | -118,910 |
| Dover | 100,222 | 9,331 | -90,891 |
| ZLC | 16,862 | 61,852 | +44,990 |
| Felixstowe | 44,282 | 0 | -44,282 |
| Portsmouth | 14,244 | 7,768 | -6,476 |
| Harwich | 2,382 | 0 | -2,382 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 04069018
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Swiss cheeses, Fribourgeois is semi-hard, and Mont d'Or is soft and creamy