Import/export HS code 18062030: Medium-cocoa butter chocolate
Chocolate with a moderate amount of cocoa butter, balancing richness and flavor
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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 | 139,480,931 |
| France | 17,254,777 |
| Germany | 8,077,414 |
| Netherlands | 4,348,661 |
| Ireland | 3,684,214 |
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 | 84,806,400 | 54,674,531 | -30,131,869 |
| France | 8,667,197 | 8,587,580 | -79,617 |
| Germany | 3,361,604 | 4,715,810 | +1,354,206 |
| Netherlands | 2,740,728 | 1,607,933 | -1,132,795 |
| Ireland | 170,050 | 3,514,164 | +3,344,114 |
| Poland | 623,282 | 1,403,917 | +780,635 |
| Italy | 903,621 | 564,783 | -338,838 |
| Hungary | 339,215 | 536,123 | +196,908 |
| Spain | 520,275 | 312,146 | -208,129 |
| Colombia | 371,325 | 281,279 | -90,046 |
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 | 119,952,963 |
| France | 29,400,110 |
| Germany | 10,523,160 |
| Netherlands | 5,979,513 |
| Ireland | 3,447,740 |
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 | 71,788,204 | 48,164,759 | -23,623,445 |
| France | 16,286,341 | 13,113,769 | -3,172,572 |
| Germany | 5,858,987 | 4,664,173 | -1,194,814 |
| Netherlands | 3,734,758 | 2,244,755 | -1,490,003 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,447,740 | +3,447,740 |
| Poland | 674,488 | 1,707,690 | +1,033,202 |
| Italy | 1,431,879 | 603,130 | -828,749 |
| Spain | 789,584 | 312,146 | -477,438 |
| Hungary | 348,943 | 536,123 | +187,180 |
| Colombia | 390,191 | 284,266 | -105,925 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 175,875,219 |
| Other | 1,769,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,445,902 |
| Rail transport | 166,214 |
| Road transport | 136,832 |
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) | 101,253,198 | 74,622,021 | -26,631,177 |
| Other | 945,490 | 823,903 | -121,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 483,823 | 962,079 | +478,256 |
| Rail transport | 73,584 | 92,630 | +19,046 |
| Road transport | 136,832 | 0 | -136,832 |
| Air transport | 11,572 | 9,306 | -2,266 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 75,341,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,288,418 |
| London | 34,912,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,648,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,701,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 41,525,668 | 33,816,053 | -7,709,615 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,870,518 | 17,417,900 | -13,452,618 |
| London | 21,698,177 | 13,213,941 | -8,484,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,626,359 | 2,022,572 | -1,603,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,432,165 | 1,269,000 | -1,163,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,884 | 3,414,976 | +3,401,092 |
| Purfleet | 382,705 | 2,601,580 | +2,218,875 |
| 000 | 945,490 | 823,903 | -121,587 |
| Harwich | 240,244 | 904,510 | +664,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 382,712 | 183,359 | -199,353 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
28 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 56 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 53 |
| O.P. CHOCOLATE LIMITED | 50 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 50 |
| J M POSNER LIMITED | 48 |
| CASA LUKER LIMITED | 48 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 47 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 39 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| ORCHARD VALLEY FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 55,318,680 |
| Poland | 14,009,215 |
| Ireland | 13,206,540 |
| Slovakia | 8,051,557 |
| France | 5,706,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,442,745 | 29,875,935 | +4,433,190 |
| Poland | 639,622 | 13,369,593 | +12,729,971 |
| Ireland | 6,599,640 | 6,606,900 | +7,260 |
| Slovakia | 5,882,756 | 2,168,801 | -3,713,955 |
| France | 1,682,463 | 4,023,620 | +2,341,157 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,030,006 | +1,030,006 |
| Lithuania | 63,170 | 526,242 | +463,072 |
| Netherlands | 295,429 | 28,575 | -266,854 |
| Ethiopia | 64,217 | 159,898 | +95,681 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,103 | 0 | -79,103 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 87,491 |
| Germany | 27,123 |
| Belgium | 17,936 |
| United States | 17,386 |
| XI | 8,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,123 | 38,368 | -10,755 |
| Germany | 11,501 | 15,622 | +4,121 |
| Belgium | 8,325 | 9,611 | +1,286 |
| United States | 7,155 | 10,231 | +3,076 |
| XI | 3,590 | 5,076 | +1,486 |
| Netherlands | 427 | 436 | +9 |
| France | 36 | 0 | -36 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,138,132 |
| Other | 773,405 |
| Air transport | 431,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,946 |
| Rail transport | 161,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,892,497 | 57,245,635 | +17,353,138 |
| Other | 483,376 | 290,029 | -193,347 |
| Air transport | 141,657 | 289,830 | +148,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,129 | 138,817 | -22,312 |
| Rail transport | 161,420 | 0 | -161,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,798,431 |
| Holyhead | 9,795,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,949,748 |
| London | 785,505 |
| 000 | 773,405 |
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 | 33,848,539 | 49,949,892 | +16,101,353 |
| Holyhead | 4,230,409 | 5,565,112 | +1,334,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,197,989 | 751,759 | -446,230 |
| London | 0 | 785,505 | +785,505 |
| 000 | 483,376 | 290,029 | -193,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,944 | 288,824 | +168,880 |
| Heysham | 351,691 | 0 | -351,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,731 | 317,701 | +284,970 |
| Milford | 247,907 | 0 | -247,907 |
| Dover | 123,241 | 0 | -123,241 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18062030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chocolate with a moderate amount of cocoa butter, balancing richness and flavor