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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 8,996,125 |
| Norway | 4,112,797 |
| United States | 227,842 |
| Sweden | 30,329 |
| 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 | 4,793,034 | 4,203,091 | -589,943 |
| Norway | 509,457 | 3,603,340 | +3,093,883 |
| United States | 227,842 | 0 | -227,842 |
| Sweden | 14,619 | 15,710 | +1,091 |
| Latvia | 1,856 | 0 | -1,856 |
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 | 13,141,795 |
| Norway | 185,377 |
| Sweden | 30,329 |
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 | 5,499,866 | 7,641,929 | +2,142,063 |
| Norway | 27,346 | 158,031 | +130,685 |
| Sweden | 14,619 | 15,710 | +1,091 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,697,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,659,589 |
| Other | 11,448 |
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) | 2,677,393 | 5,020,519 | +2,343,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,864,438 | 2,795,151 | -69,287 |
| Other | 4,977 | 6,471 | +1,494 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,871,710 |
| Milford | 4,915,938 |
| Fishguard | 1,423,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,774 |
| 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 | 475,022 | 5,396,688 | +4,921,666 |
| Milford | 3,650,111 | 1,265,827 | -2,384,284 |
| Fishguard | 573,924 | 850,004 | +276,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,853 | 258,921 | -145,932 |
| Southampton | 334,537 | 0 | -334,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,384 | 44,230 | -59,154 |
| 000 | 4,977 | 6,471 | +1,494 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 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. | 7 |
| TOTALLY SWEDISH LIMITED | 4 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 253,545 |
| China | 145,281 |
| 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 | 244,907 | 8,638 | -236,269 |
| China | 39,988 | 105,293 | +65,305 |
| 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 | 20,347 |
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 | 13,809 | 6,538 | -7,271 |
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) | 373,746 |
| Other | 25,080 |
| 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) | 268,453 | 105,293 | -163,160 |
| Other | 16,442 | 8,638 | -7,804 |
| 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 | 331,839 |
| 000 | 25,080 |
| Felixstowe | 23,646 |
| 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 | 81,647 | -168,545 |
| 000 | 16,442 | 8,638 | -7,804 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 23,646 | +23,646 |
| 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