Import/export HS code 18062080: Chocolate flavor coating
A chocolate-based coating used for candies, cakes, and other sweets
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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 | 12,520,551 |
| Switzerland | 10,826,262 |
| Hungary | 3,619,989 |
| Netherlands | 3,079,610 |
| Spain | 931,582 |
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 | 5,429,072 | 7,091,479 | +1,662,407 |
| Switzerland | 3,879,658 | 6,946,604 | +3,066,946 |
| Hungary | 1,263,472 | 2,356,517 | +1,093,045 |
| Netherlands | 635,744 | 2,443,866 | +1,808,122 |
| Spain | 434,337 | 497,245 | +62,908 |
| Italy | 273,977 | 421,868 | +147,891 |
| France | 248,964 | 335,579 | +86,615 |
| Poland | 105,879 | 263,004 | +157,125 |
| Germany | 32,480 | 83,307 | +50,827 |
| Ireland | 22,910 | 80,386 | +57,476 |
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 | 10,920,133 |
| Belgium | 10,079,064 |
| Netherlands | 3,988,250 |
| Hungary | 3,826,516 |
| Spain | 1,015,560 |
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 | 3,879,658 | 7,040,475 | +3,160,817 |
| Belgium | 4,244,732 | 5,834,332 | +1,589,600 |
| Netherlands | 1,180,703 | 2,807,547 | +1,626,844 |
| Hungary | 1,426,768 | 2,399,748 | +972,980 |
| Spain | 440,531 | 575,029 | +134,498 |
| Italy | 342,737 | 426,831 | +84,094 |
| Germany | 128,658 | 245,377 | +116,719 |
| Poland | 105,879 | 267,664 | +161,785 |
| France | 62,844 | 91,900 | +29,056 |
| Romania | 0 | 95,729 | +95,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 30,970,688 |
| Other | 1,314,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,938 |
| Road transport | 361,719 |
| Air transport | 2,687 |
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) | 11,732,356 | 19,238,332 | +7,505,976 |
| Other | 504,610 | 810,340 | +305,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,116 | 406,822 | +372,706 |
| Road transport | 149,454 | 212,265 | +62,811 |
| Air transport | 2,687 | 0 | -2,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,842,167 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,767,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,063,998 |
| Harwich | 1,561,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,359,541 |
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 | 7,295,734 | 10,546,433 | +3,250,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,691,242 | 4,076,172 | +1,384,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 552,697 | 1,511,301 | +958,604 |
| Harwich | 389,359 | 1,171,857 | +782,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,338 | 1,315,203 | +1,270,865 |
| 000 | 504,610 | 810,340 | +305,730 |
| Killingholme | 330,303 | 453,075 | +122,772 |
| ZLC | 215,166 | 212,265 | -2,901 |
| London | 94,403 | 235,521 | +141,118 |
| Hull | 65,750 | 246,879 | +181,129 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,099,920 |
| Ireland | 1,475,394 |
| France | 255,007 |
| Poland | 243,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 208,180 |
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 | 1,128,997 | 1,970,923 | +841,926 |
| Ireland | 688,942 | 786,452 | +97,510 |
| France | 154,632 | 100,375 | -54,257 |
| Poland | 243,227 | 0 | -243,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,907 | 201,273 | +194,366 |
| Singapore | 47,208 | 156,211 | +109,003 |
| Germany | 151,794 | 47,669 | -104,125 |
| United States | 14,660 | 183,279 | +168,619 |
| Netherlands | 82,794 | 75,182 | -7,612 |
| Italy | 0 | 88,393 | +88,393 |
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 | 841,547 |
| Hungary | 91 |
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 | 399,887 | 441,660 | +41,773 |
| Hungary | 0 | 91 | +91 |
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) | 4,367,459 |
| Other | 1,173,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,408 |
| Air transport | 318,341 |
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) | 1,950,561 | 2,416,898 | +466,337 |
| Other | 533,593 | 640,087 | +106,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,683 | 327,725 | +192,042 |
| Air transport | 10,554 | 307,787 | +297,233 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,014,752 |
| 000 | 1,173,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,464 |
| Holyhead | 182,512 |
| Southampton | 172,179 |
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 | 1,788,321 | 2,226,431 | +438,110 |
| 000 | 533,593 | 640,087 | +106,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,076 | 306,388 | +298,312 |
| Holyhead | 103,787 | 78,725 | -25,062 |
| Southampton | 1,217 | 170,962 | +169,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,884 | 52,641 | -34,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,871 | 90,481 | +53,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,254 | 75,182 | +62,928 |
| Felixstowe | 11,289 | 16,098 | +4,809 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,573 | 15,860 | +6,287 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18062080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chocolate-based coating used for candies, cakes, and other sweets