Import/export HS code 04069084: Brie cheese
A French soft cheese, similar to Camembert, with a mild and buttery flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 74,160,621 |
| Belgium | 10,297,540 |
| Germany | 5,710,037 |
| Spain | 602,318 |
| Ireland | 470,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 38,305,229 | 35,855,392 | -2,449,837 |
| Belgium | 5,403,575 | 4,893,965 | -509,610 |
| Germany | 2,803,677 | 2,906,360 | +102,683 |
| Spain | 215,985 | 386,333 | +170,348 |
| Ireland | 249,407 | 221,536 | -27,871 |
| Netherlands | 140,870 | 0 | -140,870 |
| Italy | 31,315 | 0 | -31,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 87,341,757 |
| Belgium | 1,723,663 |
| Spain | 603,979 |
| Germany | 385,956 |
| Italy | 317,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 44,775,455 | 42,566,302 | -2,209,153 |
| Belgium | 1,139,528 | 584,135 | -555,393 |
| Spain | 216,703 | 387,276 | +170,573 |
| Germany | 266,895 | 119,061 | -147,834 |
| Italy | 135,611 | 181,516 | +45,905 |
| Netherlands | 174,466 | 18,074 | -156,392 |
| Poland | 26,297 | 0 | -26,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 82,510,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,076,381 |
| Other | 822,325 |
| Rail transport | 4,697 |
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) | 42,768,682 | 39,741,559 | -3,027,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,966,273 | 4,110,108 | +143,835 |
| Other | 415,103 | 407,222 | -7,881 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,697 | +4,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,011,761 |
| Portsmouth | 22,290,007 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,207,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,082,864 |
| London | 6,379,792 |
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 | 14,631,014 | 18,380,747 | +3,749,733 |
| Portsmouth | 12,108,827 | 10,181,180 | -1,927,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,238,947 | 7,968,057 | -3,270,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,341,222 | 2,741,642 | -1,599,580 |
| London | 2,983,464 | 3,396,328 | +412,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 735,237 | 694,649 | -40,588 |
| Middlesbrough | 465,205 | 362,166 | -103,039 |
| 000 | 415,103 | 407,222 | -7,881 |
| Poole | 128,856 | 28,344 | -100,512 |
| GSY | 0 | 103,251 | +103,251 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 53 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 53 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 53 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 53 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 51 |
| MONS FROMAGER-AFFINEUR LIMITED | 51 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LA FROMAGERIE LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 223,690 |
| Denmark | 203,145 |
| United States | 104,858 |
| Iceland | 87,026 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 91,033 | 132,657 | +41,624 |
| Denmark | 75,796 | 127,349 | +51,553 |
| United States | 55,758 | 49,100 | -6,658 |
| Iceland | 40,145 | 46,881 | +6,736 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 31,436 | +31,436 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 22,846 | +22,846 |
| France | 4,449 | 13,932 | +9,483 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,800 | 9,418 | +1,618 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,911 | +4,911 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,475 | +1,475 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 64,794 |
| Spain | 21,585 |
| Ireland | 1,242 |
| XI | 570 |
| Germany | 265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 36,837 | 27,957 | -8,880 |
| Spain | 9,903 | 11,682 | +1,779 |
| Ireland | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
| XI | 87 | 483 | +396 |
| Germany | 0 | 265 | +265 |
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) | 251,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 197,905 |
| Air transport | 152,683 |
| Other | 113,606 |
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) | 96,217 | 154,840 | +58,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,661 | 118,244 | +38,583 |
| Air transport | 41,207 | 111,476 | +70,269 |
| Other | 57,896 | 55,710 | -2,186 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 203,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,128 |
| 000 | 113,606 |
| Holyhead | 97,184 |
| Birmingham Airport | 79,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 75,796 | 127,349 | +51,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,028 | 49,100 | -18,928 |
| 000 | 57,896 | 55,710 | -2,186 |
| Holyhead | 20,867 | 76,317 | +55,450 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,407 | 46,201 | +12,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,800 | 44,018 | +36,218 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 19,682 | +19,682 |
| Dover | 4,449 | 11,797 | +7,348 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,738 | 0 | -6,738 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,466 | +2,466 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069084
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A French soft cheese, similar to Camembert, with a mild and buttery flavor