Import/export HS code 04069074: Maasdam cheese
A Dutch cheese with large holes, similar to Swiss cheese
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,372,772 |
| Belgium | 6,235,878 |
| Germany | 31,444 |
| Poland | 28,717 |
| France | 27,032 |
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 | 10,103,100 | 8,269,672 | -1,833,428 |
| Belgium | 3,335,945 | 2,899,933 | -436,012 |
| Germany | 1,818 | 29,626 | +27,808 |
| Poland | 17,907 | 10,810 | -7,097 |
| France | 0 | 27,032 | +27,032 |
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 | 21,533,329 |
| Germany | 3,114,852 |
| Poland | 28,717 |
| Austria | 9,525 |
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 | 11,726,679 | 9,806,650 | -1,920,029 |
| Germany | 1,709,847 | 1,405,005 | -304,842 |
| Poland | 17,907 | 10,810 | -7,097 |
| Austria | 4,337 | 5,188 | +851 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 18,754,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,932,271 |
| Other | 9,420 |
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) | 10,368,926 | 8,385,226 | -1,983,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,089,844 | 2,842,427 | -247,417 |
| Other | 0 | 9,420 | +9,420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,979,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,809,554 |
| London | 4,166,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,126,777 |
| Middlesbrough | 844,746 |
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 | 6,272,039 | 5,707,615 | -564,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,391,318 | 2,418,236 | -973,082 |
| London | 2,171,959 | 1,994,701 | -177,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 645,121 | 481,656 | -163,465 |
| Middlesbrough | 435,993 | 408,753 | -27,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,211 | 192,364 | -244,847 |
| Purfleet | 105,129 | 20,069 | -85,060 |
| 000 | 0 | 9,420 | +9,420 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,879 | +2,879 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 1,380 | +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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENAR LIMITED | 48 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 12 |
| FRESH & WILD LIMITED | 7 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 5 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 3 |
| HAMISH JOHNSTON LIMITED | 2 |
| MASPO LTD | 2 |
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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| Iceland | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
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 | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| 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