Import/export HS code 04069078: Gouda cheese
A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and creamy, available in young and aged varieties
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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 | 58,989,215 |
| Belgium | 15,905,332 |
| Germany | 8,630,123 |
| France | 4,627,045 |
| Spain | 3,146,163 |
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 | 28,273,745 | 30,715,470 | +2,441,725 |
| Belgium | 7,953,098 | 7,952,234 | -864 |
| Germany | 5,976,195 | 2,653,928 | -3,322,267 |
| France | 2,136,965 | 2,490,080 | +353,115 |
| Spain | 1,452,672 | 1,693,491 | +240,819 |
| Poland | 1,498,490 | 1,341,235 | -157,255 |
| Ireland | 296,685 | 328,546 | +31,861 |
| Austria | 160,562 | 0 | -160,562 |
| Czechia | 0 | 29,178 | +29,178 |
| Greece | 10,899 | 10,615 | -284 |
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 | 65,754,279 |
| Germany | 13,435,038 |
| Belgium | 3,048,535 |
| Spain | 3,020,733 |
| Poland | 2,953,641 |
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 | 34,987,004 | 30,767,275 | -4,219,729 |
| Germany | 6,796,235 | 6,638,803 | -157,432 |
| Belgium | 662,191 | 2,386,344 | +1,724,153 |
| Spain | 1,392,776 | 1,627,957 | +235,181 |
| Poland | 1,489,293 | 1,464,348 | -24,945 |
| Ireland | 646,228 | 2,261,818 | +1,615,590 |
| Italy | 164,481 | 411,336 | +246,855 |
| Austria | 160,562 | 0 | -160,562 |
| France | 94,987 | 26,003 | -68,984 |
| Greece | 51,652 | 41,022 | -10,630 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 - East and North East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 66,012,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,062,854 |
| Other | 2,901,549 |
| Air transport | 1,748 |
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) | 34,380,881 | 31,631,842 | -2,749,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,066,516 | 13,996,338 | +1,929,822 |
| Other | 1,313,902 | 1,587,647 | +273,745 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,748 | +1,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 20,326,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,414,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,152,937 |
| Dover | 13,495,519 |
| Killingholme | 8,530,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 10,177,138 | 10,149,142 | -27,996 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,121,190 | 5,293,023 | -7,828,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,833,957 | 12,318,980 | +10,485,023 |
| Dover | 6,880,073 | 6,615,446 | -264,627 |
| Killingholme | 5,908,322 | 2,622,093 | -3,286,229 |
| Harwich | 3,498,165 | 3,554,886 | +56,721 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,464,566 | 3,184,811 | -279,755 |
| 000 | 1,313,902 | 1,587,647 | +273,745 |
| Portsmouth | 816,330 | 665,446 | -150,884 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 401,257 | 391,907 | -9,350 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-12 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 52 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 52 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 52 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 51 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 51 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 51 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 192,752 |
| Netherlands | 189,148 |
| Turkey | 72,978 |
| United States | 59,137 |
| Austria | 44,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 58,542 | 134,210 | +75,668 |
| Netherlands | 97,229 | 91,919 | -5,310 |
| Turkey | 0 | 72,978 | +72,978 |
| United States | 32,528 | 26,609 | -5,919 |
| Austria | 21,859 | 22,893 | +1,034 |
| France | 15,984 | 19,853 | +3,869 |
| Ireland | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| South Africa | 12,918 | 8,272 | -4,646 |
| China | 0 | 8,283 | +8,283 |
| Kuwait | 1,123 | 0 | -1,123 |
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 | 25,109 |
| Netherlands | 86 |
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 | 25,109 | 0 | -25,109 |
| Netherlands | 74 | 12 | -62 |
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) | 338,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,737 |
| Other | 25,195 |
| Air transport | 16,676 |
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) | 96,718 | 242,069 | +145,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,072 | 134,665 | -407 |
| Other | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| Air transport | 8,393 | 8,283 | -110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 213,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,568 |
| Felixstowe | 77,352 |
| Dover | 75,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,415 |
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 Gateway Port | 71,460 | 142,482 | +71,022 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,229 | 20,339 | -76,890 |
| Felixstowe | 4,374 | 72,978 | +68,604 |
| Dover | 37,843 | 37,439 | -404 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 74,415 | +74,415 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,948 | 23,797 | +6,849 |
| 000 | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,393 | 8,283 | -110 |
| Southampton | 3,936 | 2,812 | -1,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,472 | +2,472 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069078
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and creamy, available in young and aged varieties