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 | 19,525,101 |
| Belgium | 9,152,034 |
| Poland | 6,031,732 |
| Germany | 4,353,912 |
| Italy | 3,905,090 |
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 | 10,773,616 | 8,751,485 | -2,022,131 |
| Belgium | 5,210,564 | 3,941,470 | -1,269,094 |
| Poland | 2,400,922 | 3,630,810 | +1,229,888 |
| Germany | 2,037,518 | 2,316,394 | +278,876 |
| Italy | 1,955,273 | 1,949,817 | -5,456 |
| Denmark | 1,045,445 | 1,434,736 | +389,291 |
| France | 769,751 | 1,452,721 | +682,970 |
| Sweden | 1,241,098 | 5,563 | -1,235,535 |
| Netherlands | 300,225 | 291,012 | -9,213 |
| Switzerland | 83,057 | 85,524 | +2,467 |
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 | 19,351,828 |
| Poland | 8,531,246 |
| Germany | 7,047,901 |
| Belgium | 6,115,601 |
| Italy | 4,082,347 |
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 | 10,573,455 | 8,778,373 | -1,795,082 |
| Poland | 3,563,211 | 4,968,035 | +1,404,824 |
| Germany | 3,558,202 | 3,489,699 | -68,503 |
| Belgium | 3,130,307 | 2,985,294 | -145,013 |
| Italy | 2,057,245 | 2,025,102 | -32,143 |
| Denmark | 1,859,141 | 820,695 | -1,038,446 |
| France | 505,938 | 470,946 | -34,992 |
| Netherlands | 308,634 | 23,758 | -284,876 |
| Switzerland | 83,057 | 163,134 | +80,077 |
| Lithuania | 76,945 | 39,589 | -37,356 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 38,448,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,147,205 |
| Air transport | 2,785,807 |
| Other | 613,063 |
| Rail transport | 68,963 |
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) | 19,993,395 | 18,455,297 | -1,538,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,052,539 | 4,094,666 | +42,127 |
| Air transport | 1,496,347 | 1,289,460 | -206,887 |
| Other | 502,902 | 110,161 | -392,741 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 68,963 | +68,963 |
| Road transport | 17,893 | 41,620 | +23,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,890,115 |
| Holyhead | 12,298,443 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,323,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,970,340 |
| Runcorn | 2,180,934 |
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 | 7,688,754 | 8,201,361 | +512,607 |
| Holyhead | 6,191,475 | 6,106,968 | -84,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,913,385 | 2,409,712 | -503,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,834,659 | 2,135,681 | +301,022 |
| Runcorn | 964,995 | 1,215,939 | +250,944 |
| London | 1,072,827 | 1,060,907 | -11,920 |
| Coventry Airport | 1,018,274 | 882,476 | -135,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,673,053 | 5,327 | -1,667,726 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 448,331 | 805,818 | +357,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,907 | 395,150 | -65,757 |
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
|
53 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
14 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CREME D' OR LIMITED | 53 |
| THE HOUSE OF SARUNDS LIMITED | 53 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| TJX UK | 47 |
| BARONIE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 36 |
| LAGARDÈRE TRAVEL RETAIL (UK) LTD | 35 |
| MACINTYRE SCOTT & CO. LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,993,145 |
| Ireland | 1,819,949 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,328,200 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,093,280 |
| Canada | 727,653 |
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 | 1,599,314 | 1,393,831 | -205,483 |
| Ireland | 1,032,394 | 787,555 | -244,839 |
| Saudi Arabia | 927,402 | 400,798 | -526,604 |
| United Arab Emirates | 850,142 | 243,138 | -607,004 |
| Canada | 377,981 | 349,672 | -28,309 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 314,475 | 276,431 | -38,044 |
| Belgium | 37,898 | 323,592 | +285,694 |
| Australia | 135,321 | 147,480 | +12,159 |
| Japan | 106,587 | 154,567 | +47,980 |
| Netherlands | 102,175 | 146,872 | +44,697 |
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 | 1,304,966 |
| Belgium | 74,434 |
| Germany | 46,154 |
| Ireland | 40,009 |
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 | 753,114 | 551,852 | -201,262 |
| Belgium | 28,391 | 46,043 | +17,652 |
| Germany | 23,061 | 23,093 | +32 |
| Ireland | 16,543 | 23,466 | +6,923 |
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) | 7,551,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,657,842 |
| Other | 1,498,316 |
| Air transport | 971,450 |
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) | 4,439,994 | 3,111,036 | -1,328,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 676,036 | 981,806 | +305,770 |
| Other | 832,769 | 665,547 | -167,222 |
| Air transport | 569,535 | 401,915 | -167,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,231,622 |
| 000 | 1,498,316 |
| Southampton | 1,431,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,194,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 963,466 |
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 | 2,984,222 | 1,247,400 | -1,736,822 |
| 000 | 832,769 | 665,547 | -167,222 |
| Southampton | 551,457 | 880,405 | +328,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 401,366 | 793,190 | +391,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 517,678 | 445,788 | -71,890 |
| Felixstowe | 399,915 | 545,331 | +145,416 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,213 | 252,456 | -4,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,010 | 79,673 | -146,337 |
| Holyhead | 131,388 | 52,636 | -78,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,055 | 26,677 | -71,378 |
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