Import/export HS code 18069011: Alcoholic cocoa products
Cocoa-based foods or drinks that contain alcohol, like chocolate liqueurs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,662,032 |
| Belgium | 8,604,488 |
| Poland | 5,570,328 |
| Germany | 4,046,044 |
| Italy | 3,723,056 |
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 | 10,615,098 | 8,046,934 | -2,568,164 |
| Belgium | 5,006,450 | 3,598,038 | -1,408,412 |
| Poland | 2,426,293 | 3,144,035 | +717,742 |
| Germany | 2,186,950 | 1,859,094 | -327,856 |
| Italy | 1,953,998 | 1,769,058 | -184,940 |
| Denmark | 1,042,530 | 1,291,011 | +248,481 |
| France | 757,697 | 1,125,109 | +367,412 |
| Sweden | 1,246,107 | 8,366 | -1,237,741 |
| Netherlands | 299,472 | 82,500 | -216,972 |
| Switzerland | 88,093 | 48,776 | -39,317 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,445,570 |
| Poland | 7,927,610 |
| Germany | 6,539,597 |
| Belgium | 5,429,663 |
| Italy | 3,903,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,415,551 | 8,030,019 | -2,385,532 |
| Poland | 3,589,043 | 4,338,567 | +749,524 |
| Germany | 3,663,128 | 2,876,469 | -786,659 |
| Belgium | 2,988,663 | 2,441,000 | -547,663 |
| Italy | 2,057,331 | 1,845,790 | -211,541 |
| Denmark | 1,861,392 | 803,844 | -1,057,548 |
| France | 462,938 | 486,480 | +23,542 |
| Netherlands | 322,599 | 17,254 | -305,345 |
| Switzerland | 88,093 | 59,276 | -28,817 |
| Estonia | 111,339 | 2,055 | -109,284 |
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 | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +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) | 36,126,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,678,617 |
| Air transport | 2,695,059 |
| Other | 565,040 |
| Road transport | 45,779 |
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) | 20,201,988 | 15,924,699 | -4,277,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,910,612 | 3,768,005 | -142,607 |
| Air transport | 1,425,241 | 1,269,818 | -155,423 |
| Other | 403,851 | 161,189 | -242,662 |
| Road transport | 19,700 | 26,079 | +6,379 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 28,686 | +28,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,958,711 |
| Holyhead | 11,739,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,211,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,414,601 |
| Runcorn | 1,947,606 |
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 | 7,682,592 | 7,276,119 | -406,473 |
| Holyhead | 6,282,297 | 5,457,602 | -824,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,021,467 | 2,189,887 | -831,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,757,089 | 1,657,512 | -99,577 |
| Runcorn | 877,361 | 1,070,245 | +192,884 |
| London | 1,033,196 | 912,125 | -121,071 |
| Coventry Airport | 946,424 | 852,385 | -94,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,657,267 | 130,767 | -1,526,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,973 | 623,772 | +167,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 467,155 | 404,441 | -62,714 |
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 | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CREME D' OR LIMITED | 48 |
| THE HOUSE OF SARUNDS LIMITED | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 44 |
| TJX UK | 42 |
| BARONIE UK LIMITED | 38 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 33 |
| LINDT & SPRUNGLI (U.K.) LIMITED | 31 |
| MACINTYRE SCOTT & CO. LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,977,685 |
| Ireland | 1,704,229 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,327,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,097,515 |
| Canada | 718,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,583,357 | 1,394,328 | -189,029 |
| Ireland | 1,011,201 | 693,028 | -318,173 |
| Saudi Arabia | 925,939 | 401,351 | -524,588 |
| United Arab Emirates | 738,185 | 359,330 | -378,855 |
| Canada | 378,378 | 340,251 | -38,127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 306,193 | 225,765 | -80,428 |
| Singapore | 398,535 | 130,548 | -267,987 |
| Australia | 279,273 | 98,646 | -180,627 |
| Netherlands | 126,393 | 148,622 | +22,229 |
| Japan | 106,587 | 84,960 | -21,627 |
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 | 1,251,960 |
| Belgium | 41,569 |
| Germany | 31,175 |
| Ireland | 27,359 |
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 | 736,636 | 515,324 | -221,312 |
| Belgium | 31,426 | 10,143 | -21,283 |
| Germany | 21,406 | 9,769 | -11,637 |
| Ireland | 16,925 | 10,434 | -6,491 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,727,109 |
| Other | 1,386,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,223,547 |
| Air transport | 978,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,580,897 | 3,146,212 | -1,434,685 |
| Other | 823,617 | 562,557 | -261,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 702,521 | 521,026 | -181,495 |
| Air transport | 570,475 | 407,959 | -162,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,146,620 |
| Southampton | 1,422,925 |
| 000 | 1,386,174 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 941,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,864,048 | 1,282,572 | -1,581,476 |
| Southampton | 611,383 | 811,542 | +200,159 |
| 000 | 823,617 | 562,557 | -261,060 |
| Felixstowe | 624,344 | 618,409 | -5,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 498,644 | 442,829 | -55,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,995 | 366,264 | -71,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,813 | 201,728 | -71,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,613 | 99,343 | -131,270 |
| Holyhead | 120,294 | 63,928 | -56,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,761 | 23,481 | -71,280 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18069011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa-based foods or drinks that contain alcohol, like chocolate liqueurs