Import/export HS code 04069074: Maasdam cheese
A Dutch cheese with large holes, similar to Swiss cheese
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,956,804 |
| Belgium | 6,567,052 |
| France | 63,928 |
| Germany | 38,349 |
| Poland | 34,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,267,014 | 9,689,790 | -577,224 |
| Belgium | 3,580,086 | 2,986,966 | -593,120 |
| France | 0 | 63,928 | +63,928 |
| Germany | 22,024 | 16,325 | -5,699 |
| Poland | 13,692 | 20,471 | +6,779 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 2,188 | +2,188 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,467,424 |
| Germany | 3,132,859 |
| Poland | 34,163 |
| Austria | 9,525 |
| Bulgaria | 2,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,121,196 | 11,346,228 | -774,968 |
| Germany | 1,739,730 | 1,393,129 | -346,601 |
| Poland | 13,692 | 20,471 | +6,779 |
| Austria | 8,198 | 1,327 | -6,871 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 2,188 | +2,188 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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) | 20,465,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,181,121 |
| Other | 16,325 |
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) | 10,605,151 | 9,859,887 | -745,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,277,665 | 2,903,456 | -374,209 |
| Other | 0 | 16,325 | +16,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,120,370 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,507,817 |
| London | 4,256,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,212,627 |
| Middlesbrough | 857,839 |
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 | 6,833,928 | 7,286,442 | +452,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,213,789 | 2,294,028 | -919,761 |
| London | 2,160,069 | 2,096,064 | -64,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 653,347 | 559,280 | -94,067 |
| Middlesbrough | 495,617 | 362,222 | -133,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,746 | 123,271 | -308,475 |
| Purfleet | 92,940 | 32,776 | -60,164 |
| 000 | 0 | 16,325 | +16,325 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,094 | +8,094 |
| Killingholme | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 3,702 |
| Thailand | 2,590 |
| Iceland | 1,282 |
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 | 0 | 3,702 | +3,702 |
| Thailand | 2,590 | 0 | -2,590 |
| Iceland | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
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 | 3,702 |
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 | 0 | 3,702 | +3,702 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,702 |
| Air transport | 2,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282 |
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 | 0 | 3,702 | +3,702 |
| Air transport | 2,590 | 0 | -2,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,702 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,590 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,282 |
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 | 0 | 3,702 | +3,702 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,590 | 0 | -2,590 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069074
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese with large holes, similar to Swiss cheese