Import/export HS code 04069073: Provolone cheese
An Italian semi-hard cheese, often used in sandwiches and cooking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,274,188 |
| Belgium | 926,705 |
| Netherlands | 36,686 |
| Spain | 27,134 |
| France | 15,490 |
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 | 1,183,882 | 1,090,306 | -93,576 |
| Belgium | 301,962 | 624,743 | +322,781 |
| Netherlands | 25,544 | 11,142 | -14,402 |
| Spain | 5,531 | 21,603 | +16,072 |
| France | 15,490 | 0 | -15,490 |
| Poland | 12,691 | 0 | -12,691 |
| Ireland | 4,634 | 0 | -4,634 |
| Estonia | 1,142 | 0 | -1,142 |
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 | 3,282,537 |
| Spain | 7,590 |
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 | 1,536,463 | 1,746,074 | +209,611 |
| Spain | 7,590 | 0 | -7,590 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,449,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 840,745 |
| Other | 8,543 |
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) | 1,328,051 | 1,121,331 | -206,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,002 | 624,743 | +408,741 |
| Other | 6,823 | 1,720 | -5,103 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,040,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 718,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 657,149 |
| London | 573,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 180,436 |
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 | 537,039 | 503,881 | -33,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 407,899 | 310,682 | -97,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 361,523 | 295,626 | -65,897 |
| London | 93,690 | 479,480 | +385,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,430 | 93,006 | +5,576 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,543 | 53,478 | +20,935 |
| Harwich | 19,968 | 9,921 | -10,047 |
| 000 | 6,823 | 1,720 | -5,103 |
| Felixstowe | 3,961 | 0 | -3,961 |
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
|
30 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 51 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 51 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 46 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 40 |
| MERCANTI IMPORTS LIMITED | 40 |
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
| SALVO 1968 LIMITED | 38 |
| MAMMAFIORE UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 633,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 394,655 | 239,286 | -155,369 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 633,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 394,655 | 239,286 | -155,369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 633,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 394,655 | 239,286 | -155,369 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069073
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: An Italian semi-hard cheese, often used in sandwiches and cooking