Import/export HS code 180632: Solid chocolate
Plain chocolate without any fillings, perfect for snacking or baking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 282,329,032 |
| Germany | 234,987,998 |
| Poland | 171,409,827 |
| Belgium | 144,713,924 |
| France | 103,380,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 136,485,276 | 145,843,756 | +9,358,480 |
| Germany | 113,092,334 | 121,895,664 | +8,803,330 |
| Poland | 82,972,925 | 88,436,902 | +5,463,977 |
| Belgium | 66,444,351 | 78,269,573 | +11,825,222 |
| France | 52,549,869 | 50,830,922 | -1,718,947 |
| Netherlands | 32,776,847 | 48,503,189 | +15,726,342 |
| Switzerland | 46,769,833 | 32,666,337 | -14,103,496 |
| Italy | 21,983,550 | 28,776,768 | +6,793,218 |
| Spain | 14,141,096 | 16,581,084 | +2,439,988 |
| Bulgaria | 12,181,487 | 16,110,864 | +3,929,377 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 322,397,179 |
| Ireland | 240,167,282 |
| Poland | 190,883,914 |
| Switzerland | 107,659,673 |
| France | 99,052,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 151,478,318 | 170,918,861 | +19,440,543 |
| Ireland | 106,008,977 | 134,158,305 | +28,149,328 |
| Poland | 93,043,212 | 97,840,702 | +4,797,490 |
| Switzerland | 52,817,741 | 54,841,932 | +2,024,191 |
| France | 50,939,933 | 48,113,049 | -2,826,884 |
| Belgium | 33,789,418 | 38,345,173 | +4,555,755 |
| Italy | 22,423,050 | 28,661,120 | +6,238,070 |
| Austria | 26,803,121 | 12,989,786 | -13,813,335 |
| Spain | 14,245,504 | 17,991,221 | +3,745,717 |
| Netherlands | 12,415,272 | 18,644,196 | +6,228,924 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 52 |
| Inner London - West | 47 |
| Inner London - East | 43 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 36 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 34 |
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 - West and North West | 38 | 38 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 36 | 31 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 28 | 34 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 10 | 8 | -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) | 1,107,947,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,264,209 |
| Road transport | 48,976,842 |
| Other | 15,953,049 |
| Air transport | 3,944,354 |
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) | 545,285,805 | 562,661,765 | +17,375,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,282,796 | 78,981,413 | +7,698,617 |
| Road transport | 13,281,436 | 35,695,406 | +22,413,970 |
| Other | 8,274,603 | 7,678,446 | -596,157 |
| Air transport | 1,776,534 | 2,167,820 | +391,286 |
| Rail transport | 84,680 | 184,127 | +99,447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 367,544,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 284,879,990 |
| Eurotunnel | 191,982,127 |
| London | 128,061,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,386,186 |
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 | 199,282,608 | 168,261,804 | -31,020,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,162,998 | 150,716,992 | +16,553,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,023,606 | 104,958,521 | +17,934,915 |
| London | 52,792,361 | 75,269,530 | +22,477,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,031,038 | 33,355,148 | -2,675,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,034,411 | 28,014,635 | -2,019,776 |
| ZLC | 14,498,313 | 37,269,612 | +22,771,299 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,125,440 | 24,309,165 | +5,183,725 |
| Harwich | 15,580,765 | 19,278,572 | +3,697,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,103,539 | 9,921,871 | -1,181,668 |
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 | 267 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 125 |
| Manufacture of food products | 60 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 48 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 98 |
| 2026-03 | 118 |
| 2026-02 | 121 |
| 2026-01 | 97 |
| 2025-12 | 118 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BETTYS & TAYLORS GROUP LTD | 100 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 92 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 92 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 87 |
| TOP ACTIVE LTD | 83 |
| WORLDWIDE CONFECTIONERY LTD | 83 |
| PETTY, WOOD & CO. LIMITED | 81 |
| GAMA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS LIMITED | 73 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| DRUMSTICK PRODUCTS COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 204 |
| 0-1m | 102 |
| 54m+ | 85 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 117,567,118 |
| Netherlands | 50,493,936 |
| France | 14,026,943 |
| Germany | 12,174,777 |
| Poland | 12,152,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 58,422,222 | 59,144,896 | +722,674 |
| Netherlands | 22,705,965 | 27,787,971 | +5,082,006 |
| France | 9,236,885 | 4,790,058 | -4,446,827 |
| Germany | 6,986,992 | 5,187,785 | -1,799,207 |
| Poland | 7,209,102 | 4,943,854 | -2,265,248 |
| Canada | 4,910,810 | 5,072,337 | +161,527 |
| United States | 5,178,686 | 4,354,814 | -823,872 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,799,381 | 3,387,609 | -2,411,772 |
| Spain | 3,516,636 | 3,563,463 | +46,827 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,312,740 | 3,045,775 | +733,035 |
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 | 1,897,675 |
| Poland | 564,983 |
| XI | 462,072 |
| Switzerland | 388,884 |
| Belgium | 297,798 |
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 | 1,052,536 | 845,139 | -207,397 |
| Poland | 353,058 | 211,925 | -141,133 |
| XI | 238,997 | 223,075 | -15,922 |
| Switzerland | 167,132 | 221,752 | +54,620 |
| Belgium | 79,440 | 218,358 | +138,918 |
| Germany | 130,261 | 146,217 | +15,956 |
| Egypt | 69,973 | 86,471 | +16,498 |
| Italy | 57,294 | 85,264 | +27,970 |
| Sweden | 64,138 | 45,940 | -18,198 |
| Slovakia | 65,847 | 32,756 | -33,091 |
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) | 225,886,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,832,645 |
| Other | 10,321,912 |
| Air transport | 4,543,950 |
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) | 114,256,932 | 111,629,472 | -2,627,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,342,336 | 30,490,309 | -1,852,027 |
| Other | 5,643,587 | 4,678,325 | -965,262 |
| Air transport | 2,424,006 | 2,119,944 | -304,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 104,706,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,766,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,329,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,297,785 |
| 000 | 10,321,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 50,518,770 | 54,187,595 | +3,668,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,044,180 | 47,722,218 | +4,678,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,727,848 | 14,601,330 | -2,126,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,375,649 | 3,922,136 | -7,453,513 |
| 000 | 5,643,587 | 4,678,325 | -965,262 |
| Holyhead | 6,402,542 | 3,599,527 | -2,803,015 |
| Felixstowe | 5,136,384 | 4,240,284 | -896,100 |
| Southampton | 3,377,012 | 3,468,459 | +91,447 |
| Milford | 1,546,374 | 2,539,288 | +992,914 |
| Dover | 1,921,967 | 1,804,250 | -117,717 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 180632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain chocolate without any fillings, perfect for snacking or baking