Import/export HS code 04069093: Cheese with over 72% fat
Cheese with a fat content exceeding 72%, extremely rich and luxurious
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 10,811,902 |
| Denmark | 10,123,951 |
| Netherlands | 4,503,520 |
| Germany | 1,805,550 |
| Greece | 1,528,581 |
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 | 6,357,049 | 4,454,853 | -1,902,196 |
| Denmark | 5,702,569 | 4,421,382 | -1,281,187 |
| Netherlands | 2,308,147 | 2,195,373 | -112,774 |
| Germany | 1,412,091 | 393,459 | -1,018,632 |
| Greece | 741,644 | 786,937 | +45,293 |
| Ireland | 435,720 | 332,664 | -103,056 |
| Italy | 521,394 | 47,572 | -473,822 |
| Belgium | 340,800 | 164,474 | -176,326 |
| Spain | 187,347 | 176,289 | -11,058 |
| Romania | 35,873 | 71,353 | +35,480 |
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 | 9,397,625 |
| Denmark | 9,372,800 |
| Netherlands | 5,018,410 |
| Greece | 1,793,343 |
| Austria | 1,328,153 |
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 | 5,693,850 | 3,703,775 | -1,990,075 |
| Denmark | 5,204,988 | 4,167,812 | -1,037,176 |
| Netherlands | 2,632,074 | 2,386,336 | -245,738 |
| Greece | 835,444 | 957,899 | +122,455 |
| Austria | 860,026 | 468,127 | -391,899 |
| Germany | 706,127 | 526,299 | -179,828 |
| Italy | 1,080,534 | 73,236 | -1,007,298 |
| Ireland | 422,844 | 328,313 | -94,531 |
| Spain | 183,891 | 174,466 | -9,425 |
| Belgium | 135,546 | 0 | -135,546 |
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 | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 30,103,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 824,720 |
| Other | 229,776 |
| Rail transport | 5,482 |
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) | 17,621,221 | 12,482,683 | -5,138,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,347 | 500,373 | +176,026 |
| Other | 106,268 | 123,508 | +17,240 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,482 | +5,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,164,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,960,805 |
| Dover | 5,336,615 |
| Portsmouth | 4,353,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,949,777 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,576,560 | 3,587,671 | +11,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,776,742 | 2,184,063 | -1,592,679 |
| Dover | 2,989,551 | 2,347,064 | -642,487 |
| Portsmouth | 2,378,942 | 1,974,069 | -404,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,705,264 | 1,244,513 | -460,751 |
| Harwich | 2,347,094 | 513,228 | -1,833,866 |
| London | 190,265 | 473,938 | +283,673 |
| Holyhead | 305,352 | 220,307 | -85,045 |
| Purfleet | 244,880 | 247,616 | +2,736 |
| Killingholme | 195,461 | 65,414 | -130,047 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| FAYREFIELD FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| RONDANINI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 48 |
| EXPO FOODS LTD | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 47 |
| EMMI UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 States | 25,930 |
| Ireland | 15,132 |
| Iceland | 12,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,205 |
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 States | 0 | 25,930 | +25,930 |
| Ireland | 11,550 | 3,582 | -7,968 |
| Iceland | 12,646 | 0 | -12,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,205 | +1,205 |
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 | 2,428 |
| Greece | 422 |
| Denmark | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,428 | 0 | -2,428 |
| Greece | 422 | 0 | -422 |
| Denmark | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,365 |
| Other | 12,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,230 | 27,135 | +25,905 |
| Other | 8,502 | 3,582 | -4,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,416 | 0 | -11,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,048 | 0 | -3,048 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,135 |
| 000 | 12,084 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,230 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 0 | 27,135 | +27,135 |
| 000 | 8,502 | 3,582 | -4,920 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,416 | 0 | -11,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,048 | 0 | -3,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,230 | 0 | -1,230 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese with a fat content exceeding 72%, extremely rich and luxurious