Import/export HS code 04069039: Jarlsberg cheese
A Norwegian cheese, similar to Swiss cheese, with a mild and nutty flavor
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,478,503 |
| Norway | 4,520,243 |
| United States | 227,842 |
| Sweden | 28,124 |
| Latvia | 1,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,151,942 | 3,326,561 | -1,825,381 |
| Norway | 906,103 | 3,614,140 | +2,708,037 |
| United States | 227,842 | 0 | -227,842 |
| Sweden | 11,311 | 16,813 | +5,502 |
| Latvia | 1,856 | 0 | -1,856 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,542 | +1,542 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,754,444 |
| Norway | 462,146 |
| Sweden | 28,124 |
| Italy | 1,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,254,555 | 6,499,889 | +245,334 |
| Norway | 27,346 | 434,800 | +407,454 |
| Sweden | 11,311 | 16,813 | +5,502 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,542 | +1,542 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 7,586,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,659,589 |
| Other | 11,854 |
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) | 2,431,273 | 5,155,394 | +2,724,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,861,939 | 1,797,650 | -2,064,289 |
| Other | 5,842 | 6,012 | +170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,757,205 |
| Milford | 5,062,301 |
| Fishguard | 1,423,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 552,020 |
| Southampton | 334,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,760,127 | 3,997,078 | +2,236,951 |
| Milford | 3,262,135 | 1,800,166 | -1,461,969 |
| Fishguard | 573,924 | 850,004 | +276,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 293,099 | 258,921 | -34,178 |
| Southampton | 334,537 | 0 | -334,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,390 | 45,333 | -24,057 |
| 000 | 5,842 | 6,012 | +170 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,542 | +1,542 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE ILCHESTER CHEESE CO. LTD. | 8 |
| TOTALLY SWEDISH LIMITED | 4 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 3 |
| MESAMERA LIMITED | 1 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 1 |
| STAR CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 1 |
| EDA QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 251,235 |
| China | 164,037 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,620 |
| Belgium | 1,647 |
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 | 243,161 | 8,074 | -235,087 |
| China | 63,634 | 100,403 | +36,769 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Belgium | 1,647 | 0 | -1,647 |
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 | 18,819 |
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 | 12,845 | 5,974 | -6,871 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,502 |
| Other | 22,770 |
| Air transport | 2,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,099 | 100,403 | -191,696 |
| Other | 14,696 | 8,074 | -6,622 |
| Air transport | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,647 | 0 | -1,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 350,595 |
| Felixstowe | 23,646 |
| 000 | 22,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,261 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 250,192 | 100,403 | -149,789 |
| Felixstowe | 23,646 | 0 | -23,646 |
| 000 | 14,696 | 8,074 | -6,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,261 | 0 | -18,261 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Dover | 1,647 | 0 | -1,647 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Norwegian cheese, similar to Swiss cheese, with a mild and nutty flavor