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 | 27,429,675 |
| Belgium | 5,199,176 |
| Germany | 2,541,920 |
| Poland | 659,778 |
| France | 442,185 |
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 | 15,096,832 | 12,332,843 | -2,763,989 |
| Belgium | 3,120,049 | 2,079,127 | -1,040,922 |
| Germany | 1,102,534 | 1,439,386 | +336,852 |
| Poland | 394,801 | 264,977 | -129,824 |
| France | 375,484 | 66,701 | -308,783 |
| Ireland | 118,218 | 77,210 | -41,008 |
| Denmark | 0 | 98,941 | +98,941 |
| Slovakia | 24,820 | 0 | -24,820 |
| Italy | 10,965 | 4,557 | -6,408 |
| Croatia | 10,862 | 0 | -10,862 |
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 | 24,941,883 |
| Germany | 7,490,855 |
| Belgium | 2,404,078 |
| Poland | 744,420 |
| 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 | 14,997,955 | 9,943,928 | -5,054,027 |
| Germany | 3,937,773 | 3,553,082 | -384,691 |
| Belgium | 279,596 | 2,124,482 | +1,844,886 |
| Poland | 432,761 | 311,659 | -121,102 |
| Czechia | 100,658 | 36,695 | -63,963 |
| Slovakia | 24,820 | 8,430 | -16,390 |
| Greece | 16,553 | 13,857 | -2,696 |
| France | 18,004 | 0 | -18,004 |
| Italy | 10,965 | 4,557 | -6,408 |
| Croatia | 10,862 | 0 | -10,862 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North 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 | 5 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 29,997,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,831,858 |
| Other | 799,845 |
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) | 16,488,198 | 13,509,109 | -2,979,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,343,393 | 2,488,465 | -854,928 |
| Other | 428,037 | 371,808 | -56,229 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 10,613,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,864,781 |
| Killingholme | 5,650,226 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,983,158 |
| Harwich | 2,496,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 6,581,630 | 4,032,185 | -2,549,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 705,233 | 8,159,548 | +7,454,315 |
| Killingholme | 4,979,198 | 671,028 | -4,308,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,184,276 | 798,882 | -3,385,394 |
| Harwich | 1,326,533 | 1,169,825 | -156,708 |
| Dover | 924,631 | 288,933 | -635,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 513,147 | 395,895 | -117,252 |
| 000 | 428,037 | 371,808 | -56,229 |
| Middlesbrough | 433,417 | 318,382 | -115,035 |
| Hull | 162,443 | 158,995 | -3,448 |
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 | 31 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 44 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 39 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| BJ CHEESE PACKAGING LTD | 34 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 33 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 32 |
| FELVILLE INVESTMENT CO. LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 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 | 369,754 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,614 |
| Netherlands | 69,406 |
| 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 | 229,070 | 140,684 | -88,386 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,614 | 0 | -87,614 |
| Netherlands | 48,788 | 20,618 | -28,170 |
| 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 | 42,845 |
| Netherlands | 1,497 |
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 | 42,845 | +42,845 |
| Netherlands | 1,497 | 0 | -1,497 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 362,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,151 |
| 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 | 221,325 | 140,684 | -80,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,738 | 884 | -85,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,533 | 20,618 | -35,915 |
| Air transport | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 362,009 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,406 |
| Southampton | 63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,745 |
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 | 221,325 | 140,684 | -80,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,788 | 20,618 | -28,170 |
| Southampton | 63,807 | 0 | -63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 | 0 | -22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,745 | 0 | -7,745 |
| 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