Import/export HS code 04069079: Esrom and Saint-Nectaire cheese
European cheeses, Esrom is Danish and semi-soft, Saint-Nectaire is French and creamy
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 20,846,465 |
| France | 7,866,415 |
| Italy | 1,906,721 |
| Belgium | 77,080 |
| Ireland | 41,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 18,294,900 | 2,551,565 | -15,743,335 |
| France | 1,896,217 | 5,970,198 | +4,073,981 |
| Italy | 882,123 | 1,024,598 | +142,475 |
| Belgium | 9,808 | 67,272 | +57,464 |
| Ireland | 21,306 | 19,770 | -1,536 |
| United States | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Poland | 0 | 945 | +945 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 20,999,764 |
| France | 7,680,635 |
| Italy | 2,014,950 |
| United States | 30,437 |
| Germany | 2,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 18,658,349 | 2,341,415 | -16,316,934 |
| France | 1,519,157 | 6,161,478 | +4,642,321 |
| Italy | 904,210 | 1,110,740 | +206,530 |
| United States | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Germany | 2,374 | 0 | -2,374 |
| Poland | 0 | 945 | +945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 30,589,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,713 |
| Other | 40,034 |
| Air transport | 30,437 |
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) | 21,076,423 | 9,513,532 | -11,562,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,667 | 101,046 | +93,379 |
| Other | 20,264 | 19,770 | -494 |
| Air transport | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,083,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,695,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924,071 |
| Portsmouth | 870,034 |
| London | 45,649 |
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 | 18,129,715 | 6,953,999 | -11,175,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,030,101 | 1,665,795 | -364,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 597,532 | 326,539 | -270,993 |
| Portsmouth | 311,270 | 558,764 | +247,494 |
| London | 0 | 45,649 | +45,649 |
| 000 | 20,264 | 19,770 | -494 |
| GSY | 0 | 32,304 | +32,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 21,623 | +21,623 |
| Poole | 9,120 | 9,905 | +785 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 51 |
| BEL UK LIMITED | 51 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 51 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 51 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 49 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 34 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 34 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 33 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| THE HAM AND CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 279,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,530 |
| Cyprus | 21,390 |
| Iceland | 3,025 |
| Ireland | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 279,491 | +279,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 52,530 | +52,530 |
| Cyprus | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Iceland | 2,112 | 913 | -1,199 |
| Ireland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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 | 6 |
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 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 280,404 |
| Air transport | 54,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,390 |
| Other | 6 |
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) | 0 | 280,404 | +280,404 |
| Air transport | 2,112 | 52,530 | +50,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 279,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,390 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,112 |
| Middlesbrough | 913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 279,491 | +279,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 52,530 | +52,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,112 | 0 | -2,112 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 913 | +913 |
| 000 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069079
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: European cheeses, Esrom is Danish and semi-soft, Saint-Nectaire is French and creamy