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 | 56,068,335 |
| Belgium | 15,023,429 |
| Germany | 8,384,788 |
| France | 4,178,097 |
| Spain | 3,073,338 |
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 | 28,592,336 | 27,475,999 | -1,116,337 |
| Belgium | 8,071,934 | 6,951,495 | -1,120,439 |
| Germany | 6,378,839 | 2,005,949 | -4,372,890 |
| France | 1,906,075 | 2,272,022 | +365,947 |
| Spain | 1,425,738 | 1,647,600 | +221,862 |
| Poland | 1,456,049 | 1,193,482 | -262,567 |
| Ireland | 291,881 | 302,463 | +10,582 |
| Austria | 0 | 68,048 | +68,048 |
| Czechia | 0 | 29,178 | +29,178 |
| Greece | 10,899 | 13,249 | +2,350 |
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 | 60,929,715 |
| Germany | 13,346,523 |
| Ireland | 3,295,287 |
| Belgium | 3,041,364 |
| Spain | 2,954,603 |
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 | 34,170,738 | 26,758,977 | -7,411,761 |
| Germany | 7,372,263 | 5,974,260 | -1,398,003 |
| Ireland | 799,658 | 2,495,629 | +1,695,971 |
| Belgium | 733,635 | 2,307,729 | +1,574,094 |
| Spain | 1,367,131 | 1,587,472 | +220,341 |
| Poland | 1,510,193 | 1,316,798 | -193,395 |
| Italy | 574,589 | 6,194 | -568,395 |
| France | 114,464 | 1,161 | -113,303 |
| Greece | 51,372 | 36,108 | -15,264 |
| Austria | 0 | 68,048 | +68,048 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 62,553,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,698,355 |
| Other | 2,849,559 |
| 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) | 35,157,877 | 27,395,449 | -7,762,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,538,154 | 13,160,201 | +1,622,047 |
| Other | 1,439,708 | 1,409,851 | -29,857 |
| 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 | 19,118,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,830,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,584,001 |
| Dover | 12,352,003 |
| Killingholme | 8,720,490 |
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 | 10,541,001 | 8,577,279 | -1,963,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,701,355 | 4,129,397 | -7,571,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,891,628 | 10,692,373 | +6,800,745 |
| Dover | 5,533,345 | 6,818,658 | +1,285,313 |
| Killingholme | 6,228,206 | 2,492,284 | -3,735,922 |
| Harwich | 3,803,412 | 3,309,883 | -493,529 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,485,631 | 2,760,573 | -725,058 |
| 000 | 1,439,708 | 1,409,851 | -29,857 |
| Portsmouth | 776,771 | 589,082 | -187,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 372,424 | 340,494 | -31,930 |
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
|
45 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 53 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 53 |
| MASPO LTD | 53 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 53 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 52 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 52 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 52 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 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 | 186,545 |
| Netherlands | 174,633 |
| Turkey | 72,978 |
| United States | 61,761 |
| Austria | 41,148 |
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 | 52,335 | 134,210 | +81,875 |
| Netherlands | 78,221 | 96,412 | +18,191 |
| Turkey | 0 | 72,978 | +72,978 |
| United States | 32,528 | 29,233 | -3,295 |
| Austria | 21,717 | 19,431 | -2,286 |
| France | 21,285 | 14,552 | -6,733 |
| South Africa | 12,918 | 16,016 | +3,098 |
| Ireland | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| China | 8,283 | 0 | -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) | 342,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,618 |
| 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) | 90,511 | 252,437 | +161,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,223 | 130,395 | +9,172 |
| Other | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| Air transport | 16,676 | 0 | -16,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 215,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,560 |
| Felixstowe | 77,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,415 |
| Dover | 71,678 |
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 | 65,253 | 150,226 | +84,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,221 | 20,339 | -57,882 |
| Felixstowe | 4,374 | 72,978 | +68,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 74,415 | +74,415 |
| Dover | 43,002 | 28,676 | -14,326 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,948 | 23,797 | +6,849 |
| 000 | 25,183 | 12 | -25,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,676 | 0 | -16,676 |
| Southampton | 3,936 | 5,436 | +1,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,965 | +6,965 |
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