Import/export HS code 04069029: Kashkaval cheese
A Balkan cheese, similar to cheddar, often used in grilling
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,574,353 |
| Romania | 2,406,268 |
| Germany | 1,359,287 |
| Greece | 1,273,758 |
| Turkey | 791,702 |
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 | 1,221,658 | 1,352,695 | +131,037 |
| Romania | 1,261,166 | 1,145,102 | -116,064 |
| Germany | 485,800 | 873,487 | +387,687 |
| Greece | 821,952 | 451,806 | -370,146 |
| Turkey | 352,708 | 438,994 | +86,286 |
| Poland | 366,472 | 311,670 | -54,802 |
| Netherlands | 305,674 | 325,763 | +20,089 |
| Bulgaria | 309,028 | 209,815 | -99,213 |
| Belgium | 376,296 | 0 | -376,296 |
| Montenegro | 82,840 | 174,306 | +91,466 |
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 | 3,730,167 |
| Romania | 2,796,535 |
| Greece | 1,268,760 |
| Turkey | 1,102,097 |
| Bulgaria | 935,457 |
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 | 1,705,059 | 2,025,108 | +320,049 |
| Romania | 1,470,223 | 1,326,312 | -143,911 |
| Greece | 816,954 | 451,806 | -365,148 |
| Turkey | 482,027 | 620,070 | +138,043 |
| Bulgaria | 512,793 | 422,664 | -90,129 |
| Poland | 364,706 | 254,196 | -110,510 |
| Netherlands | 20,770 | 300,858 | +280,088 |
| Belgium | 303,172 | 0 | -303,172 |
| Hungary | 199,558 | 87,256 | -112,302 |
| Spain | 24,957 | 15,591 | -9,366 |
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 | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 10,960,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 449,692 |
| Road transport | 31,844 |
| Other | 820 |
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) | 5,714,220 | 5,246,329 | -467,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,916 | 256,776 | +63,860 |
| Road transport | 5,838 | 26,006 | +20,168 |
| Other | 369 | 451 | +82 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,260,854 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,990,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 950,455 |
| Purfleet | 774,350 |
| Felixstowe | 679,736 |
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 | 2,735,225 | 2,525,629 | -209,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,561,985 | 1,428,545 | -133,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,964 | 462,491 | -25,473 |
| Purfleet | 349,669 | 424,681 | +75,012 |
| Felixstowe | 288,583 | 391,153 | +102,570 |
| London | 183,142 | 267,561 | +84,419 |
| Middlesbrough | 266,660 | 0 | -266,660 |
| ZLC | 5,838 | 26,006 | +20,168 |
| Newhaven | 21,532 | 0 | -21,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,250 | 3,045 | -8,205 |
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 | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 52 |
| OLYMPUS DAIRY UK LTD | 52 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 50 |
| EXPO FOODS LTD | 47 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 45 |
| BG AIDA IMPORT EXPORT LIMITED | 44 |
| ROEXPORT LTD. | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,369 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,236 |
| Romania | 10,006 |
| Bulgaria | 983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 14,369 | +14,369 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,921 | 1,315 | -10,606 |
| Romania | 0 | 10,006 | +10,006 |
| Bulgaria | 983 | 0 | -983 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,921 |
| Air transport | 1,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 983 | 24,375 | +23,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,921 | 0 | -11,921 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,315 | +1,315 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,989 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,369 | +14,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,921 | 0 | -11,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 983 | 10,006 | +9,023 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,315 | +1,315 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Balkan cheese, similar to cheddar, often used in grilling