Import/export HS code 18061090: Very high-sugar cocoa powder
Cocoa powder with a very high sugar content, used for extra-sweet treats
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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 | 1,342,600 |
| Australia | 452,936 |
| France | 119,004 |
| Ireland | 25,912 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,398 |
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 | 0 | 1,342,600 | +1,342,600 |
| Australia | 1,315 | 451,621 | +450,306 |
| France | 117,878 | 1,126 | -116,752 |
| Ireland | 6,686 | 19,226 | +12,540 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,731 | 14,667 | +8,936 |
| China | 12,416 | 4,060 | -8,356 |
| Turkey | 7,907 | 1,074 | -6,833 |
| United States | 2,759 | 4,405 | +1,646 |
| Norway | 0 | 6,670 | +6,670 |
| Portugal | 5,623 | 0 | -5,623 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 987,914 |
| Australia | 452,936 |
| Bulgaria | 356,664 |
| Portugal | 102,621 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,978 | 985,936 | +983,958 |
| Australia | 1,315 | 451,621 | +450,306 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 356,664 | +356,664 |
| Portugal | 102,621 | 0 | -102,621 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,731 | 14,667 | +8,936 |
| China | 12,416 | 4,060 | -8,356 |
| Germany | 11,339 | 0 | -11,339 |
| Turkey | 7,907 | 1,074 | -6,833 |
| France | 7,563 | 1,126 | -6,437 |
| Norway | 0 | 6,670 | +6,670 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,472,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,671 |
| Air transport | 36,598 |
| Other | 25,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,521 | 1,435,538 | +1,399,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,184 | 370,487 | +260,303 |
| Air transport | 13,079 | 23,519 | +10,440 |
| Other | 6,686 | 19,226 | +12,540 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 884,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 452,498 |
| Dover | 378,050 |
| London | 114,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,998 |
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 | 21,363 | 862,643 | +841,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 877 | 451,621 | +450,744 |
| Dover | 7,563 | 370,487 | +362,924 |
| London | 0 | 114,604 | +114,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,998 | 0 | -96,998 |
| 000 | 6,686 | 19,226 | +12,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,889 | 15,859 | +7,970 |
| Thamesport | 13,317 | 0 | -13,317 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,261 | 6,534 | +4,273 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 6,670 | +6,670 |
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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 55,994 |
| Saudi Arabia | 46,924 |
| Ireland | 29,355 |
| Czechia | 27,694 |
| Kenya | 21,162 |
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 | 55,042 | 952 | -54,090 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,478 | 8,446 | -30,032 |
| Ireland | 11,505 | 17,850 | +6,345 |
| Czechia | 27,694 | 0 | -27,694 |
| Kenya | 0 | 21,162 | +21,162 |
| South Africa | 0 | 17,727 | +17,727 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,718 | 0 | -11,718 |
| Canada | 10,229 | 0 | -10,229 |
| Germany | 2,823 | 2,923 | +100 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 5,406 | +5,406 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 470 | +470 |
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) | 91,212 |
| Air transport | 84,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,020 |
| Other | 29,355 |
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) | 68,920 | 22,292 | -46,628 |
| Air transport | 50,988 | 33,574 | -17,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,614 | 5,406 | -23,208 |
| Other | 11,505 | 17,850 | +6,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 80,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,100 |
| 000 | 29,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,229 |
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 Gateway Port | 58,691 | 22,292 | -36,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,039 | 29,699 | -11,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,694 | 5,406 | -22,288 |
| 000 | 11,505 | 17,850 | +6,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,229 | 0 | -10,229 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,126 | 0 | -7,126 |
| ZLC | 2,823 | 2,923 | +100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 952 | +952 |
| Eurotunnel | 920 | 0 | -920 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18061090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa powder with a very high sugar content, used for extra-sweet treats