Import/export HS code 04069023: Edam cheese
A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and mild, often sold in red wax
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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 | 30,000,300 |
| Belgium | 5,682,301 |
| Germany | 2,851,947 |
| Poland | 716,113 |
| France | 440,648 |
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 | 14,925,936 | 15,074,364 | +148,428 |
| Belgium | 3,134,253 | 2,548,048 | -586,205 |
| Germany | 1,306,152 | 1,545,795 | +239,643 |
| Poland | 390,598 | 325,515 | -65,083 |
| France | 337,215 | 103,433 | -233,782 |
| Ireland | 118,703 | 106,058 | -12,645 |
| Denmark | 0 | 98,941 | +98,941 |
| Slovakia | 23,634 | 0 | -23,634 |
| Italy | 12,009 | 4,487 | -7,522 |
| Croatia | 8,745 | 0 | -8,745 |
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 | 26,991,669 |
| Germany | 8,334,642 |
| Belgium | 2,800,171 |
| Poland | 830,754 |
| Czechia | 137,353 |
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 | 14,788,829 | 12,202,840 | -2,585,989 |
| Germany | 4,165,540 | 4,169,102 | +3,562 |
| Belgium | 279,596 | 2,520,575 | +2,240,979 |
| Poland | 428,772 | 401,982 | -26,790 |
| Czechia | 100,658 | 36,695 | -63,963 |
| Slovakia | 23,634 | 11,469 | -12,165 |
| Greece | 16,780 | 13,385 | -3,395 |
| France | 16,517 | 3,045 | -13,472 |
| Italy | 12,009 | 4,487 | -7,522 |
| Croatia | 8,745 | 0 | -8,745 |
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 | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 32,449,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,759,152 |
| Other | 866,066 |
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) | 16,540,358 | 15,909,013 | -631,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,302,366 | 3,456,786 | +154,420 |
| Other | 419,584 | 446,482 | +26,898 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,577,431 |
| London | 11,256,126 |
| Killingholme | 5,531,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,578,963 |
| Harwich | 2,826,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 948,250 | 10,629,181 | +9,680,931 |
| London | 6,286,397 | 4,969,729 | -1,316,668 |
| Killingholme | 5,442,256 | 88,855 | -5,353,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,675,479 | 903,484 | -2,771,995 |
| Harwich | 1,479,487 | 1,347,165 | -132,322 |
| Dover | 934,575 | 413,728 | -520,847 |
| 000 | 419,584 | 446,482 | +26,898 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,969 | 383,749 | -72,220 |
| Middlesbrough | 436,785 | 390,159 | -46,626 |
| Hull | 162,443 | 235,848 | +73,405 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 43 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 37 |
| BJ CHEESE PACKAGING LTD | 36 |
| FELVILLE INVESTMENT CO. LIMITED | 34 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 419,354 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,614 |
| Netherlands | 83,949 |
| Saint Helena | 884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 210,855 | 208,499 | -2,356 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,614 | 0 | -87,614 |
| Netherlands | 48,788 | 35,161 | -13,627 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 884 | +884 |
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 | 120,342 |
| Netherlands | 1,174 |
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 | 0 | 120,342 | +120,342 |
| Netherlands | 1,174 | 0 | -1,174 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 416,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,318 |
| Air transport | 876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 208,486 | 208,499 | +13 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,738 | 884 | -85,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,157 | 35,161 | -15,996 |
| Air transport | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 416,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,949 |
| Southampton | 63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 208,486 | 208,499 | +13 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,788 | 35,161 | -13,627 |
| Southampton | 63,807 | 0 | -63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 | 0 | -22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,369 | 0 | -2,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 884 | +884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and mild, often sold in red wax