Import/export HS code 04069069: Various Italian cheeses
Other Italian cheeses not specifically listed
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14,875,125 |
| Cyprus | 9,985,141 |
| Poland | 5,044,260 |
| Ireland | 3,142,622 |
| Netherlands | 2,557,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,079,783 | 6,795,342 | -1,284,441 |
| Cyprus | 9,748,191 | 236,950 | -9,511,241 |
| Poland | 2,806,324 | 2,237,936 | -568,388 |
| Ireland | 1,814,863 | 1,327,759 | -487,104 |
| Netherlands | 1,495,427 | 1,062,508 | -432,919 |
| Spain | 1,079,084 | 1,039,237 | -39,847 |
| France | 574,814 | 417,602 | -157,212 |
| Greece | 326,927 | 120,431 | -206,496 |
| Lithuania | 125,855 | 160,469 | +34,614 |
| Belgium | 138,137 | 120,854 | -17,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14,968,043 |
| Cyprus | 9,991,637 |
| Poland | 5,172,763 |
| Netherlands | 2,481,398 |
| Spain | 2,089,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,098,032 | 6,870,011 | -1,228,021 |
| Cyprus | 9,754,687 | 236,950 | -9,517,737 |
| Poland | 2,806,324 | 2,366,439 | -439,885 |
| Netherlands | 1,438,092 | 1,043,306 | -394,786 |
| Spain | 1,077,591 | 1,011,578 | -66,013 |
| Greece | 451,645 | 120,048 | -331,597 |
| France | 258,640 | 188,262 | -70,378 |
| Germany | 299,096 | 115,732 | -183,364 |
| Latvia | 115,608 | 90,201 | -25,407 |
| Sweden | 0 | 157,987 | +157,987 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 19 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +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) | 26,789,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,047,969 |
| Other | 3,108,994 |
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) | 14,771,654 | 12,017,400 | -2,754,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,756,964 | 291,005 | -9,465,959 |
| Other | 1,798,611 | 1,310,383 | -488,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,840,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,736,433 |
| Dover | 6,385,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,906,098 |
| 000 | 3,108,994 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 6,816,400 | 5,024,088 | -1,792,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,600,689 | 135,744 | -9,464,945 |
| Dover | 3,138,046 | 3,247,202 | +109,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,488,896 | 2,417,202 | -1,071,694 |
| 000 | 1,798,611 | 1,310,383 | -488,228 |
| London | 1,142,556 | 631,607 | -510,949 |
| Harwich | 199,010 | 334,093 | +135,083 |
| Portsmouth | 22,002 | 297,221 | +275,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,875 | 68,245 | +15,370 |
| Poole | 0 | 83,683 | +83,683 |
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 | 93 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 53 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 48 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| CONTINENTAL WINE & FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 48 |
| DALTER UK LIMITED | 48 |
| GRANAROLO UK LIMITED | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 5,726,577 |
| United States | 902,461 |
| Denmark | 404,815 |
| Malta | 322,460 |
| Poland | 218,112 |
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 | 3,570,480 | 2,156,097 | -1,414,383 |
| United States | 612,675 | 289,786 | -322,889 |
| Denmark | 161,653 | 243,162 | +81,509 |
| Malta | 165,980 | 156,480 | -9,500 |
| Poland | 198,329 | 19,783 | -178,546 |
| Netherlands | 170,006 | 41,518 | -128,488 |
| United Arab Emirates | 85,405 | 108,731 | +23,326 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 109,683 | 54,215 | -55,468 |
| Spain | 59,803 | 19,767 | -40,036 |
| France | 44,215 | 24,190 | -20,025 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,578,744 |
| XI | 10,080 |
| Italy | 6,488 |
| United States | 487 |
| Netherlands | 384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,483,718 | 2,095,026 | -1,388,692 |
| XI | 1,185 | 8,895 | +7,710 |
| Italy | 3,588 | 2,900 | -688 |
| United States | 261 | 226 | -35 |
| Netherlands | 208 | 176 | -32 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 152 | +152 |
| France | 0 | 133 | +133 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 125 | +125 |
| Germany | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,726,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,801,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,141,851 |
| Air transport | 15,212 |
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 | 3,571,517 | 2,155,037 | -1,416,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 946,095 | 855,228 | -90,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 799,173 | 342,678 | -456,495 |
| Air transport | 13,668 | 1,544 | -12,124 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,726,554 |
| Southampton | 1,030,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 639,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 421,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 341,596 |
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 | 3,571,517 | 2,155,037 | -1,416,480 |
| Southampton | 722,548 | 307,515 | -415,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 415,233 | 224,427 | -190,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 338,288 | 83,312 | -254,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,971 | 223,625 | +105,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,977 | 214,191 | +200,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,969 | 51,088 | -12,881 |
| Felixstowe | 9,977 | 55,025 | +45,048 |
| Portsmouth | 32,667 | 22,877 | -9,790 |
| Dover | 29,160 | 0 | -29,160 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069069
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other Italian cheeses not specifically listed