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 | 53,834,819 |
| Belgium | 14,826,478 |
| Germany | 8,018,482 |
| France | 4,311,028 |
| Poland | 2,713,270 |
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 | 27,700,204 | 26,134,615 | -1,565,589 |
| Belgium | 7,859,640 | 6,966,838 | -892,802 |
| Germany | 5,232,170 | 2,786,312 | -2,445,858 |
| France | 2,201,844 | 2,109,184 | -92,660 |
| Poland | 1,536,644 | 1,176,626 | -360,018 |
| Spain | 1,445,777 | 1,138,240 | -307,537 |
| Ireland | 289,646 | 235,227 | -54,419 |
| Austria | 325,825 | 0 | -325,825 |
| Czechia | 0 | 29,178 | +29,178 |
| Greece | 12,400 | 10,261 | -2,139 |
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 | 61,692,283 |
| Germany | 11,320,530 |
| Poland | 2,747,191 |
| Belgium | 2,662,097 |
| Ireland | 2,593,905 |
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 | 34,498,946 | 27,193,337 | -7,305,609 |
| Germany | 6,330,790 | 4,989,740 | -1,341,050 |
| Poland | 1,523,925 | 1,223,266 | -300,659 |
| Belgium | 690,023 | 1,972,074 | +1,282,051 |
| Ireland | 238,353 | 2,355,552 | +2,117,199 |
| Spain | 1,392,608 | 1,095,327 | -297,281 |
| Italy | 7,686 | 575,817 | +568,131 |
| Austria | 325,825 | 0 | -325,825 |
| France | 103,701 | 24,842 | -78,859 |
| Greece | 50,297 | 36,885 | -13,412 |
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 | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| 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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 60,054,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,577,661 |
| Other | 2,569,323 |
| 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) | 32,915,879 | 27,138,492 | -5,777,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,248,263 | 12,329,398 | +81,135 |
| Other | 1,449,682 | 1,119,641 | -330,041 |
| 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 | 19,325,413 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,173,651 |
| Dover | 12,522,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,573,919 |
| Killingholme | 7,422,592 |
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 | 10,669,726 | 8,655,687 | -2,014,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,951,570 | 5,222,081 | -8,729,489 |
| Dover | 6,612,413 | 5,910,207 | -702,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,633,813 | 8,940,106 | +7,306,293 |
| Killingholme | 4,441,618 | 2,980,974 | -1,460,644 |
| Harwich | 2,995,883 | 3,210,190 | +214,307 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,197,181 | 2,947,564 | -249,617 |
| 000 | 1,449,682 | 1,119,641 | -330,041 |
| Portsmouth | 843,857 | 606,835 | -237,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,921 | 374,906 | -86,015 |
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 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 48 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 47 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 46 |
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+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 180,912 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,275 |
| United States | 49,113 |
| Austria | 38,639 |
| France | 30,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 91,496 | 89,416 | -2,080 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,256 | 24,019 | -49,237 |
| United States | 26,718 | 22,395 | -4,323 |
| Austria | 23,951 | 14,688 | -9,263 |
| France | 17,131 | 13,700 | -3,431 |
| Ireland | 30,431 | 6 | -30,425 |
| South Africa | 12,918 | 8,272 | -4,646 |
| China | 0 | 8,283 | +8,283 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 1,123 | +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 | 30,363 |
| Netherlands | 74 |
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 | 30,363 | 0 | -30,363 |
| Netherlands | 68 | 6 | -62 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,308 |
| Other | 30,437 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,578 | 117,804 | -14,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,622 | 54,686 | -50,936 |
| Other | 30,431 | 6 | -30,425 |
| Air transport | 7,270 | 9,406 | +2,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 118,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,415 |
| Dover | 64,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,721 |
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 | 86,174 | 32,291 | -53,883 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,496 | 17,836 | -73,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 74,415 | +74,415 |
| Dover | 41,082 | 23,081 | -18,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,074 | 15,647 | +573 |
| 000 | 30,431 | 6 | -30,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,270 | 9,406 | +2,136 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,748 | +6,748 |
| Felixstowe | 4,374 | 0 | -4,374 |
| 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