Import/export HS code 18061030: High-sugar cocoa powder
Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,165,227 |
| France | 1,009,487 |
| Germany | 660,362 |
| Switzerland | 571,186 |
| Netherlands | 296,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 224,004 | 941,223 | +717,219 |
| France | 574,414 | 435,073 | -139,341 |
| Germany | 298,954 | 361,408 | +62,454 |
| Switzerland | 499,564 | 71,622 | -427,942 |
| Netherlands | 296,895 | 0 | -296,895 |
| Italy | 1,939 | 276,626 | +274,687 |
| Colombia | 44,426 | 113,698 | +69,272 |
| Sweden | 132,368 | 0 | -132,368 |
| China | 75,272 | 36,639 | -38,633 |
| Denmark | 15,438 | 34,117 | +18,679 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,275,551 |
| France | 999,697 |
| Germany | 694,299 |
| Sweden | 371,996 |
| Netherlands | 304,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 525,550 | 750,001 | +224,451 |
| France | 514,016 | 485,681 | -28,335 |
| Germany | 348,792 | 345,507 | -3,285 |
| Sweden | 130,754 | 241,242 | +110,488 |
| Netherlands | 304,899 | 0 | -304,899 |
| Belgium | 216,494 | 67,964 | -148,530 |
| Italy | 1,939 | 198,957 | +197,018 |
| Colombia | 44,426 | 113,698 | +69,272 |
| China | 75,272 | 36,639 | -38,633 |
| Greece | 19,401 | 26,688 | +7,287 |
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 | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,439,817 |
| Road transport | 866,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,709 |
| Air transport | 97,872 |
| Other | 23,688 |
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) | 1,870,067 | 1,569,750 | -300,317 |
| Road transport | 272,690 | 593,583 | +320,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,838 | 150,871 | +50,033 |
| Air transport | 29,316 | 68,556 | +39,240 |
| Other | 10,022 | 13,666 | +3,644 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,236,655 |
| Portsmouth | 892,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 825,911 |
| Dover | 736,577 |
| Felixstowe | 308,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 486,654 | 750,001 | +263,347 |
| Portsmouth | 458,641 | 433,479 | -25,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 398,693 | 427,218 | +28,525 |
| Dover | 325,270 | 411,307 | +86,037 |
| Felixstowe | 277,167 | 31,782 | -245,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,623 | 75,180 | -13,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,316 | 80,686 | +63,370 |
| Harwich | 86,984 | 5,275 | -81,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,110 | 58,836 | +31,726 |
| Southampton | 29,217 | 30,586 | +1,369 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 414,428 |
| Gibraltar | 282,652 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 230,202 |
| Turkey | 98,189 |
| Canada | 96,032 |
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 | 165,993 | 248,435 | +82,442 |
| Gibraltar | 124,108 | 158,544 | +34,436 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 95,129 | 135,073 | +39,944 |
| Turkey | 44,314 | 53,875 | +9,561 |
| Canada | 10,693 | 85,339 | +74,646 |
| Saudi Arabia | 95,589 | 0 | -95,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,845 | 37,538 | -20,307 |
| United States | 39,028 | 38,955 | -73 |
| China | 0 | 66,352 | +66,352 |
| Netherlands | 1,752 | 60,888 | +59,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,883 |
| XI | 1,462 |
| Ireland | 256 |
| Belgium | 81 |
| China | 18 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,424 | 7,459 | +35 |
| XI | 920 | 542 | -378 |
| Ireland | 209 | 47 | -162 |
| Belgium | 25 | 56 | +31 |
| China | 0 | 18 | +18 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 904,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 710,103 |
| Air transport | 224,616 |
| Other | 28,690 |
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) | 452,311 | 452,636 | +325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,330 | 438,773 | +167,443 |
| Air transport | 167,968 | 56,648 | -111,320 |
| Other | 9,730 | 18,960 | +9,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 324,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,033 |
| Southampton | 261,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,766 |
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 | 105,744 | 219,025 | +113,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,202 | 119,001 | -49,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,443 | 155,590 | +47,147 |
| Southampton | 161,839 | 99,931 | -61,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,791 | 49,975 | -96,816 |
| Felixstowe | 35,776 | 127,285 | +91,509 |
| Newhaven | 61,652 | 78,154 | +16,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 50,010 | +50,010 |
| 499 | 14,116 | 28,540 | +14,424 |
| Holyhead | 35,475 | 5,438 | -30,037 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18061030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks