Import/export HS code 180320: Cocoa paste without fat
Cocoa paste that has had some or all of its fat removed, often used in low-fat or specialty chocolate products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 731,895 |
| Ecuador | 270,957 |
| Peru | 157,515 |
| France | 118,116 |
| Spain | 8,851 |
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 | 0 | 731,895 | +731,895 |
| Ecuador | 138,962 | 131,995 | -6,967 |
| Peru | 91,640 | 65,875 | -25,765 |
| France | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Spain | 1,707 | 7,144 | +5,437 |
| Belgium | 6,258 | 1,892 | -4,366 |
| Turkey | 0 | 6,046 | +6,046 |
| Colombia | 3,855 | 0 | -3,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,215 | +2,215 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,189 | +2,189 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 656,730 |
| Ecuador | 270,957 |
| Peru | 157,515 |
| Germany | 118,116 |
| Netherlands | 75,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 | 656,730 | +656,730 |
| Ecuador | 138,962 | 131,995 | -6,967 |
| Peru | 91,640 | 65,875 | -25,765 |
| Germany | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 75,165 | +75,165 |
| Spain | 1,707 | 9,036 | +7,329 |
| Belgium | 6,258 | 0 | -6,258 |
| Turkey | 0 | 6,046 | +6,046 |
| Colombia | 3,855 | 0 | -3,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,215 | +2,215 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 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) | 859,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 435,375 |
| Air transport | 18,123 |
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) | 2,144 | 857,155 | +855,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,782 | 201,593 | -32,189 |
| Air transport | 7,969 | 10,154 | +2,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 662,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 288,894 |
| Southampton | 123,418 |
| Dover | 118,116 |
| Harwich | 75,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 662,776 | +662,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,347 | 195,547 | +102,200 |
| Southampton | 123,418 | 0 | -123,418 |
| Dover | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Harwich | 0 | 75,165 | +75,165 |
| London | 17,017 | 7,144 | -9,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,047 | +6,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,855 | 1,892 | -1,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,114 | 2,215 | +101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,144 | 0 | -2,144 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,701,065 |
| Uruguay | 2,078,099 |
| Netherlands | 329,053 |
| Portugal | 292,601 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,296,564 | 2,404,501 | -892,063 |
| Uruguay | 1,829,644 | 248,455 | -1,581,189 |
| Netherlands | 329,053 | 0 | -329,053 |
| Portugal | 292,601 | 0 | -292,601 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,748 | 0 | -174,748 |
| Malta | 0 | 78,032 | +78,032 |
| Finland | 0 | 56,530 | +56,530 |
| Bulgaria | 10,817 | 0 | -10,817 |
| United States | 7,213 | 2,765 | -4,448 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 5,969 | +5,969 |
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) | 8,730,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,952 |
| Air transport | 1,887 |
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) | 5,929,823 | 2,800,745 | -3,129,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,817 | 2,135 | -8,682 |
| Air transport | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,293,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,144,111 |
| Felixstowe | 161,110 |
| Southampton | 80,428 |
| Thamesport | 51,369 |
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 | 3,829,508 | 2,463,796 | -1,365,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,011,605 | 132,506 | -1,879,099 |
| Felixstowe | 37,341 | 123,769 | +86,428 |
| Southampton | 0 | 80,428 | +80,428 |
| Thamesport | 51,369 | 0 | -51,369 |
| Dover | 10,817 | 2,381 | -8,436 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
Quick facts
HS code: 180320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa paste that has had some or all of its fat removed, often used in low-fat or specialty chocolate products