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 | 28,453,679 |
| Belgium | 5,335,101 |
| Germany | 2,702,817 |
| Poland | 668,739 |
| France | 431,417 |
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 | 15,203,369 | 13,250,310 | -1,953,059 |
| Belgium | 3,132,496 | 2,202,605 | -929,891 |
| Germany | 1,500,079 | 1,202,738 | -297,341 |
| Poland | 372,896 | 295,843 | -77,053 |
| France | 332,309 | 99,108 | -233,201 |
| Ireland | 117,098 | 95,258 | -21,840 |
| Denmark | 98,941 | 0 | -98,941 |
| Slovakia | 23,634 | 0 | -23,634 |
| Italy | 13,063 | 3,433 | -9,630 |
| Lithuania | 4,756 | 0 | -4,756 |
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 | 25,445,219 |
| Germany | 7,884,917 |
| Belgium | 2,800,171 |
| Poland | 782,103 |
| Czechia | 106,228 |
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 | 15,069,512 | 10,375,707 | -4,693,805 |
| Germany | 4,371,359 | 3,513,558 | -857,801 |
| Belgium | 296,548 | 2,503,623 | +2,207,075 |
| Poland | 416,107 | 365,996 | -50,111 |
| Czechia | 69,533 | 36,695 | -32,838 |
| Slovakia | 23,634 | 11,469 | -12,165 |
| Greece | 16,921 | 13,252 | -3,669 |
| Italy | 13,063 | 3,433 | -9,630 |
| France | 13,161 | 3,045 | -10,116 |
| Portugal | 884 | 1,335 | +451 |
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 | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 30,703,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,416,492 |
| Other | 836,038 |
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) | 16,991,757 | 13,712,230 | -3,279,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,300,609 | 3,115,883 | -184,726 |
| Other | 512,222 | 323,816 | -188,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,101,414 |
| London | 10,325,363 |
| Killingholme | 5,301,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,633,881 |
| Harwich | 2,820,286 |
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 | 2,798,376 | 9,303,038 | +6,504,662 |
| London | 6,069,550 | 4,255,813 | -1,813,737 |
| Killingholme | 5,301,014 | 0 | -5,301,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,914,462 | 719,419 | -2,195,043 |
| Harwich | 1,544,760 | 1,275,526 | -269,234 |
| Dover | 599,932 | 389,391 | -210,541 |
| 000 | 512,222 | 323,816 | -188,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 454,495 | 338,173 | -116,322 |
| Middlesbrough | 450,567 | 307,004 | -143,563 |
| Hull | 145,093 | 235,848 | +90,755 |
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
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 53 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 49 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 44 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 38 |
| BJ CHEESE PACKAGING LTD | 36 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 35 |
| FELVILLE INVESTMENT CO. 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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 382,721 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,738 |
| Netherlands | 48,401 |
| 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 | 196,438 | 186,283 | -10,155 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,738 | 0 | -86,738 |
| Netherlands | 19,529 | 28,872 | +9,343 |
| 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 | 130,999 |
| Netherlands | 630 |
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 | 130,999 | +130,999 |
| Netherlands | 630 | 0 | -630 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 382,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,401 |
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 | 196,438 | 186,283 | -10,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,738 | 884 | -85,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,529 | 28,872 | +9,343 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 382,721 |
| Southampton | 63,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 884 |
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 | 196,438 | 186,283 | -10,155 |
| Southampton | 63,807 | 0 | -63,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,529 | 28,872 | +9,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 | 0 | -22,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 884 | +884 |
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