Import/export HS code 18062030: Medium-cocoa butter chocolate
Chocolate with a moderate amount of cocoa butter, balancing richness and flavor
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 131,315,386 |
| France | 16,476,341 |
| Germany | 6,148,433 |
| Netherlands | 4,271,722 |
| Ireland | 2,038,971 |
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 | 80,861,472 | 50,453,914 | -30,407,558 |
| France | 10,470,460 | 6,005,881 | -4,464,579 |
| Germany | 2,752,717 | 3,395,716 | +642,999 |
| Netherlands | 2,698,231 | 1,573,491 | -1,124,740 |
| Ireland | 241,683 | 1,797,288 | +1,555,605 |
| Italy | 866,082 | 488,311 | -377,771 |
| Poland | 634,897 | 624,653 | -10,244 |
| Spain | 503,726 | 286,476 | -217,250 |
| Hungary | 236,676 | 458,210 | +221,534 |
| Colombia | 376,055 | 191,953 | -184,102 |
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 | 112,126,365 |
| France | 27,629,401 |
| Germany | 9,363,973 |
| Netherlands | 5,800,375 |
| Italy | 1,965,684 |
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 | 68,479,303 | 43,647,062 | -24,832,241 |
| France | 17,057,314 | 10,572,087 | -6,485,227 |
| Germany | 5,772,561 | 3,591,412 | -2,181,149 |
| Netherlands | 3,678,865 | 2,121,510 | -1,557,355 |
| Italy | 1,434,309 | 531,375 | -902,934 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,746,859 | +1,746,859 |
| Poland | 652,101 | 931,244 | +279,143 |
| Spain | 641,426 | 418,085 | -223,341 |
| Hungary | 246,404 | 458,210 | +211,806 |
| Colombia | 394,921 | 194,940 | -199,981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - 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 - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +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) | 162,208,679 |
| Other | 1,878,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,119,409 |
| Rail transport | 162,018 |
| 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) | 98,394,376 | 63,814,303 | -34,580,073 |
| Other | 980,088 | 898,358 | -81,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,896 | 668,513 | +217,617 |
| Rail transport | 30,254 | 131,764 | +101,510 |
| Road transport | 108,027 | 28,805 | -79,222 |
| Air transport | 11,572 | 6,106 | -5,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 70,110,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,802,156 |
| London | 32,516,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,096,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,796,543 |
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 | 40,820,192 | 29,290,445 | -11,529,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,357,873 | 15,444,283 | -14,913,590 |
| London | 20,382,374 | 12,134,380 | -8,247,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,326,152 | 1,770,127 | -1,556,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,069,158 | 1,727,385 | -341,773 |
| 000 | 980,088 | 898,358 | -81,730 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,884 | 1,763,672 | +1,749,788 |
| Purfleet | 337,274 | 945,000 | +607,726 |
| Harwich | 391,178 | 688,653 | +297,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,442 | 191,953 | -195,489 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 48 |
| J.W. PIKE LIMITED | 47 |
| O.P. CHOCOLATE LIMITED | 46 |
| CASA LUKER LIMITED | 44 |
| J M POSNER LIMITED | 43 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 42 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| PLADIS (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 43,123,080 |
| Ireland | 11,660,792 |
| Slovakia | 6,791,310 |
| France | 6,141,032 |
| Poland | 2,505,938 |
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 | 22,033,498 | 21,089,582 | -943,916 |
| Ireland | 6,235,756 | 5,425,036 | -810,720 |
| Slovakia | 5,585,336 | 1,205,974 | -4,379,362 |
| France | 1,625,353 | 4,515,679 | +2,890,326 |
| Poland | 430,218 | 2,075,720 | +1,645,502 |
| Lithuania | 63,170 | 526,242 | +463,072 |
| Netherlands | 112,264 | 183,165 | +70,901 |
| Austria | 0 | 233,867 | +233,867 |
| Ethiopia | 14,705 | 207,931 | +193,226 |
| 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 | 79,768 |
| Germany | 44,714 |
| Belgium | 13,768 |
| United States | 12,916 |
| XI | 6,653 |
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 | 45,962 | 33,806 | -12,156 |
| Germany | 30,070 | 14,644 | -15,426 |
| Belgium | 6,079 | 7,689 | +1,610 |
| United States | 5,574 | 7,342 | +1,768 |
| XI | 2,978 | 3,675 | +697 |
| Netherlands | 266 | 524 | +258 |
| 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) | 70,337,288 |
| Other | 702,227 |
| Air transport | 347,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,560 |
| 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) | 35,470,403 | 34,866,885 | -603,518 |
| Other | 406,671 | 295,556 | -111,115 |
| Air transport | 91,885 | 255,143 | +163,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 195,447 | 117,113 | -78,334 |
| 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 | 59,196,341 |
| Holyhead | 8,392,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,878,330 |
| 000 | 702,227 |
| Heysham | 351,691 |
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 | 29,503,963 | 29,692,378 | +188,415 |
| Holyhead | 3,838,706 | 4,553,663 | +714,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,322,775 | 555,555 | -767,220 |
| 000 | 406,671 | 295,556 | -111,115 |
| Heysham | 351,691 | 0 | -351,691 |
| Dover | 345,371 | 0 | -345,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,432 | 252,817 | +182,385 |
| Milford | 247,907 | 0 | -247,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 160,668 | +160,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,887 | 0 | -121,887 |
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