Import/export HS code 18061030: High-sugar cocoa powder
Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks
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.
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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 | 1,117,486 |
| France | 966,415 |
| Switzerland | 621,085 |
| Germany | 608,972 |
| Netherlands | 446,091 |
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 | 217,922 | 899,564 | +681,642 |
| France | 521,711 | 444,704 | -77,007 |
| Switzerland | 508,704 | 112,381 | -396,323 |
| Germany | 274,293 | 334,679 | +60,386 |
| Netherlands | 446,091 | 0 | -446,091 |
| Italy | 4,049 | 199,886 | +195,837 |
| Colombia | 63,285 | 113,698 | +50,413 |
| Sweden | 116,930 | 15,438 | -101,492 |
| China | 75,272 | 32,752 | -42,520 |
| Turkey | 0 | 45,699 | +45,699 |
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 | 1,325,450 |
| France | 907,034 |
| Germany | 642,909 |
| Netherlands | 454,095 |
| Belgium | 352,785 |
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 | 516,801 | 808,649 | +291,848 |
| France | 469,317 | 437,717 | -31,600 |
| Germany | 324,131 | 318,778 | -5,353 |
| Netherlands | 446,091 | 8,004 | -438,087 |
| Belgium | 202,623 | 150,162 | -52,461 |
| Sweden | 125,556 | 96,255 | -29,301 |
| Italy | 4,049 | 199,886 | +195,837 |
| Colombia | 63,285 | 113,698 | +50,413 |
| China | 75,272 | 32,752 | -42,520 |
| Turkey | 0 | 45,699 | +45,699 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| 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 - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +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) | 3,322,810 |
| Road transport | 916,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,931 |
| Air transport | 79,935 |
| Other | 18,802 |
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) | 1,830,876 | 1,491,934 | -338,942 |
| Road transport | 304,700 | 611,472 | +306,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,547 | 135,384 | +19,837 |
| Air transport | 28,120 | 51,815 | +23,695 |
| Other | 9,485 | 9,317 | -168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,286,554 |
| Portsmouth | 774,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 745,675 |
| Dover | 650,542 |
| Felixstowe | 470,775 |
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 | 477,905 | 808,649 | +330,744 |
| Portsmouth | 412,911 | 361,650 | -51,261 |
| Eurotunnel | 335,862 | 409,813 | +73,951 |
| Dover | 281,059 | 369,483 | +88,424 |
| Felixstowe | 389,144 | 81,631 | -307,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,233 | 46,298 | -67,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,175 | 73,937 | +37,762 |
| Harwich | 99,587 | 2,361 | -97,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,110 | 41,806 | +14,696 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 59,453 | +59,453 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 365,805 |
| Gibraltar | 272,853 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 229,315 |
| Turkey | 107,622 |
| Saudi Arabia | 95,589 |
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 | 184,187 | 181,618 | -2,569 |
| Gibraltar | 90,838 | 182,015 | +91,177 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 95,129 | 134,186 | +39,057 |
| Turkey | 53,747 | 53,875 | +128 |
| Saudi Arabia | 95,589 | 0 | -95,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,617 | 52,900 | +10,283 |
| United States | 19,168 | 46,629 | +27,461 |
| Malta | 35,982 | 747 | -35,235 |
| Chile | 36,555 | 0 | -36,555 |
| Singapore | 36,379 | 0 | -36,379 |
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 | 11,598 |
| XI | 1,269 |
| Ireland | 388 |
| Belgium | 25 |
| 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 | 8,841 | 2,757 | -6,084 |
| XI | 591 | 678 | +87 |
| Ireland | 341 | 47 | -294 |
| Belgium | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| 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) | 764,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,937 |
| Air transport | 211,681 |
| Other | 15,719 |
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) | 414,170 | 349,934 | -64,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,823 | 347,114 | +74,291 |
| Air transport | 83,980 | 127,701 | +43,721 |
| Other | 10,586 | 5,133 | -5,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,217 |
| Southampton | 196,599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,592 | 167,949 | +74,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,328 | 148,320 | +56,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,336 | 57,881 | -104,455 |
| Southampton | 139,041 | 57,558 | -81,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,262 | 121,028 | +63,766 |
| Felixstowe | 35,776 | 126,398 | +90,622 |
| Newhaven | 52,175 | 87,631 | +35,456 |
| Holyhead | 71,439 | 5,438 | -66,001 |
| 499 | 0 | 42,656 | +42,656 |
| London | 19,880 | 0 | -19,880 |
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