Import/export HS code 18062050: Low-cocoa butter chocolate
Chocolate with less cocoa butter, often used in baking or coatings
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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 | 11,887,612 |
| Germany | 2,276,093 |
| France | 1,597,184 |
| Sweden | 1,281,364 |
| Switzerland | 1,153,936 |
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 | 7,175,177 | 4,712,435 | -2,462,742 |
| Germany | 1,433,102 | 842,991 | -590,111 |
| France | 1,351,410 | 245,774 | -1,105,636 |
| Sweden | 682,066 | 599,298 | -82,768 |
| Switzerland | 601,727 | 552,209 | -49,518 |
| Poland | 946,549 | 5,500 | -941,049 |
| Italy | 236,524 | 671,388 | +434,864 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 473,105 | +473,105 |
| Ireland | 109,244 | 72,271 | -36,973 |
| United States | 0 | 157,086 | +157,086 |
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 | 10,154,398 |
| Germany | 2,831,195 |
| France | 1,955,063 |
| Poland | 1,333,310 |
| Sweden | 1,288,453 |
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 | 6,271,962 | 3,882,436 | -2,389,526 |
| Germany | 1,773,017 | 1,058,178 | -714,839 |
| France | 1,529,404 | 425,659 | -1,103,745 |
| Poland | 1,145,853 | 187,457 | -958,396 |
| Sweden | 689,155 | 599,298 | -89,857 |
| Switzerland | 601,727 | 552,209 | -49,518 |
| Netherlands | 172,334 | 721,424 | +549,090 |
| Italy | 199,628 | 646,725 | +447,097 |
| United States | 2,039 | 157,086 | +155,047 |
| China | 131,290 | 0 | -131,290 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 19,974,101 |
| Road transport | 593,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,704 |
| Other | 239,166 |
| Rail transport | 38,070 |
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) | 12,300,800 | 7,673,301 | -4,627,499 |
| Road transport | 228,617 | 365,078 | +136,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,023 | 239,681 | +235,658 |
| Other | 141,863 | 97,303 | -44,560 |
| Rail transport | 10,808 | 27,262 | +16,454 |
| Air transport | 9,002 | 5,500 | -3,502 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,408,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,057,746 |
| London | 4,042,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,954,683 |
| ZLC | 1,068,962 |
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 | 6,346,156 | 1,062,793 | -5,283,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,234,647 | 2,823,099 | +588,452 |
| London | 1,621,428 | 2,421,388 | +799,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,081,734 | 872,949 | -208,785 |
| ZLC | 601,727 | 467,235 | -134,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 278,578 | 292,017 | +13,439 |
| Felixstowe | 274,684 | 0 | -274,684 |
| 000 | 141,863 | 97,303 | -44,560 |
| Southampton | 2,039 | 157,086 | +155,047 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 120,021 | +120,021 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 4,454,383 |
| Slovakia | 3,264,372 |
| Poland | 1,824,750 |
| Lithuania | 1,300,797 |
| Ireland | 765,437 |
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 | 3,314,458 | 1,139,925 | -2,174,533 |
| Slovakia | 3,264,372 | 0 | -3,264,372 |
| Poland | 1,821,149 | 3,601 | -1,817,548 |
| Lithuania | 1,234,321 | 66,476 | -1,167,845 |
| Ireland | 383,786 | 381,651 | -2,135 |
| Austria | 602,096 | 0 | -602,096 |
| France | 140,383 | 70,150 | -70,233 |
| Hungary | 106,909 | 78,315 | -28,594 |
| Iraq | 48,918 | 59,571 | +10,653 |
| Greece | 95,541 | 0 | -95,541 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 65,637 |
| XI | 25,594 |
| Ireland | 3,145 |
| Spain | 640 |
| Belgium | 153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,611 | 57,026 | +48,415 |
| XI | 11,679 | 13,915 | +2,236 |
| Ireland | 306 | 2,839 | +2,533 |
| Spain | 547 | 93 | -454 |
| Belgium | 102 | 51 | -51 |
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) | 13,022,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,708 |
| Other | 116,566 |
| Air transport | 3,252 |
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) | 11,163,285 | 1,858,760 | -9,304,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,077 | 25,631 | -77,446 |
| Other | 42,417 | 74,149 | +31,732 |
| Air transport | 1,200 | 2,052 | +852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,233,419 |
| Holyhead | 401,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,131 |
| 000 | 116,566 |
| Dover | 85,006 |
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 | 10,751,083 | 1,482,336 | -9,268,747 |
| Holyhead | 143,493 | 258,282 | +114,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 129,911 | 49,220 | -80,691 |
| 000 | 42,417 | 74,149 | +31,732 |
| Dover | 40,775 | 44,231 | +3,456 |
| Southampton | 42,239 | 12,846 | -29,393 |
| Felixstowe | 38,818 | 0 | -38,818 |
| Heysham | 35,482 | 0 | -35,482 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,832 | 9,597 | -9,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,793 | 17,039 | +6,246 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18062050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chocolate with less cocoa butter, often used in baking or coatings