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 | 14,246,570 |
| Switzerland | 12,082,564 |
| Hungary | 4,453,771 |
| Netherlands | 3,771,438 |
| Spain | 1,023,537 |
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 | 5,960,629 | 8,285,941 | +2,325,312 |
| Switzerland | 5,206,860 | 6,875,704 | +1,668,844 |
| Hungary | 1,741,319 | 2,712,452 | +971,133 |
| Netherlands | 1,806,282 | 1,965,156 | +158,874 |
| Spain | 571,279 | 452,258 | -119,021 |
| Italy | 342,882 | 455,935 | +113,053 |
| France | 357,175 | 286,227 | -70,948 |
| Poland | 210,914 | 216,712 | +5,798 |
| Norway | 0 | 125,180 | +125,180 |
| Germany | 60,237 | 63,785 | +3,548 |
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 | 12,194,718 |
| Belgium | 11,469,209 |
| Netherlands | 4,578,005 |
| Hungary | 4,363,966 |
| Spain | 1,117,527 |
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 | 5,256,166 | 6,938,552 | +1,682,386 |
| Belgium | 4,587,010 | 6,882,199 | +2,295,189 |
| Netherlands | 2,512,776 | 2,065,229 | -447,547 |
| Hungary | 1,872,474 | 2,491,492 | +619,018 |
| Spain | 612,184 | 505,343 | -106,841 |
| Italy | 398,227 | 501,340 | +103,113 |
| Germany | 212,538 | 389,124 | +176,586 |
| Poland | 215,574 | 221,251 | +5,677 |
| France | 59,667 | 97,124 | +37,457 |
| Norway | 0 | 125,180 | +125,180 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +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) | 35,539,653 |
| Other | 1,668,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,855 |
| Road transport | 377,052 |
| Air transport | 4,032 |
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) | 15,258,832 | 20,280,821 | +5,021,989 |
| Other | 589,749 | 1,079,153 | +489,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,744 | 42,111 | -381,633 |
| Road transport | 231,189 | 145,863 | -85,326 |
| Air transport | 2,687 | 1,345 | -1,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,763,205 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,794,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,171,542 |
| 000 | 1,668,902 |
| Harwich | 1,661,376 |
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 | 9,284,570 | 11,478,635 | +2,194,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,177,025 | 4,617,227 | +1,440,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 755,190 | 1,416,352 | +661,162 |
| 000 | 589,749 | 1,079,153 | +489,404 |
| Harwich | 571,210 | 1,090,166 | +518,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 579,707 | 909,903 | +330,196 |
| Killingholme | 783,378 | 4,677 | -778,701 |
| ZLC | 269,554 | 161,715 | -107,839 |
| Hull | 104,055 | 320,151 | +216,096 |
| Purfleet | 84,158 | 248,520 | +164,362 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
25 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 3,772,573 |
| Ireland | 1,609,775 |
| France | 700,472 |
| Italy | 462,299 |
| Germany | 368,731 |
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 | 1,368,801 | 2,403,772 | +1,034,971 |
| Ireland | 743,723 | 866,052 | +122,329 |
| France | 0 | 700,472 | +700,472 |
| Italy | 0 | 462,299 | +462,299 |
| Germany | 151,794 | 216,937 | +65,143 |
| Hungary | 0 | 341,330 | +341,330 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,267 | 264,050 | +230,783 |
| Poland | 243,227 | 0 | -243,227 |
| Netherlands | 108,483 | 109,265 | +782 |
| Singapore | 110,989 | 92,430 | -18,559 |
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 | 916,366 |
| Hungary | 262 |
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 | 397,711 | 518,655 | +120,944 |
| Hungary | 0 | 262 | +262 |
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) | 6,547,730 |
| Other | 1,292,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,460 |
| Air transport | 392,759 |
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) | 2,021,990 | 4,525,740 | +2,503,750 |
| Other | 573,569 | 719,284 | +145,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,249 | 143,211 | -184,038 |
| Air transport | 92,956 | 299,803 | +206,847 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,003,381 |
| 000 | 1,292,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 390,121 |
| Holyhead | 198,599 |
| London | 174,895 |
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 | 1,812,306 | 4,191,075 | +2,378,769 |
| 000 | 573,569 | 719,284 | +145,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,717 | 298,404 | +206,687 |
| Holyhead | 94,392 | 104,207 | +9,815 |
| London | 0 | 174,895 | +174,895 |
| Southampton | 172,179 | 0 | -172,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,501 | 59,621 | -12,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,384 | 67,333 | +10,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,354 | 23,008 | -56,346 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,242 | 15,934 | +1,692 |
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