Import/export HS code 18069070: Cocoa drink mixes
Powders or liquids used to make cocoa-based drinks, like hot chocolate
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,998,105 |
| Belgium | 39,425,288 |
| Germany | 25,569,532 |
| France | 21,729,433 |
| Sweden | 13,002,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,401,926 | 15,596,179 | -8,805,747 |
| Belgium | 18,349,017 | 21,076,271 | +2,727,254 |
| Germany | 13,162,757 | 12,406,775 | -755,982 |
| France | 10,756,322 | 10,973,111 | +216,789 |
| Sweden | 9,725,277 | 3,277,099 | -6,448,178 |
| Ireland | 6,166,628 | 4,960,032 | -1,206,596 |
| Spain | 3,922,142 | 2,142,944 | -1,779,198 |
| Switzerland | 4,673,819 | 1,299,724 | -3,374,095 |
| China | 1,946,146 | 1,954,540 | +8,394 |
| Hungary | 1,313,389 | 1,365,578 | +52,189 |
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 | 41,297,868 |
| Belgium | 27,749,710 |
| Netherlands | 24,823,560 |
| Sweden | 20,680,407 |
| Switzerland | 16,458,556 |
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 | 23,437,586 | 17,860,282 | -5,577,304 |
| Belgium | 15,490,456 | 12,259,254 | -3,231,202 |
| Netherlands | 13,381,561 | 11,441,999 | -1,939,562 |
| Sweden | 10,086,226 | 10,594,181 | +507,955 |
| Switzerland | 8,979,667 | 7,478,889 | -1,500,778 |
| France | 5,936,342 | 4,841,607 | -1,094,735 |
| Ireland | 5,425,914 | 4,636,093 | -789,821 |
| Spain | 4,197,786 | 2,348,571 | -1,849,215 |
| Italy | 3,664,791 | 2,070,691 | -1,594,100 |
| China | 2,053,862 | 1,951,943 | -101,919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 44 |
| Inner London - East | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 43 | 5 | -38 |
| Inner London - East | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +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) | 145,300,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,924,010 |
| Air transport | 5,851,440 |
| Other | 1,372,859 |
| Road transport | 93,259 |
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) | 83,638,372 | 61,661,927 | -21,976,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,492,914 | 17,431,096 | +5,938,182 |
| Air transport | 3,643,765 | 2,207,675 | -1,436,090 |
| Other | 918,223 | 454,636 | -463,587 |
| Road transport | 36,808 | 56,451 | +19,643 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,410 | +4,410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 55,946,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,863,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,035,185 |
| Felixstowe | 14,730,307 |
| London | 12,644,459 |
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 | 30,353,345 | 25,593,122 | -4,760,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,879,768 | 16,984,181 | -1,895,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,164,059 | 7,871,126 | +707,067 |
| Felixstowe | 9,931,722 | 4,798,585 | -5,133,137 |
| London | 3,422,523 | 9,221,936 | +5,799,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,092,962 | 2,325,501 | -3,767,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,017,999 | 3,037,333 | +19,334 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,330,156 | 1,874,284 | -1,455,872 |
| Purfleet | 3,791,595 | 488,396 | -3,303,199 |
| Harwich | 2,440,506 | 1,673,900 | -766,606 |
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 | 103 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 102 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 67 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 99 |
| ENGLISH TEA SHOP (UK) LTD | 96 |
| TJX UK | 62 |
| TWINING CROSFIELD & CO LIMITED | 60 |
| BRAZILIAN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 56 |
| HERBALIFE (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| KRUGER (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 47 |
| MIKO COFFEE LIMITED | 47 |
| LIQUIDLINE LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 0-1m | 68 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,852,404 |
| Netherlands | 31,636,272 |
| Singapore | 25,284,160 |
| Ireland | 17,410,612 |
| France | 9,453,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,398,179 | 28,454,225 | +20,056,046 |
| Netherlands | 26,404,281 | 5,231,991 | -21,172,290 |
| Singapore | 13,955,052 | 11,329,108 | -2,625,944 |
| Ireland | 9,005,064 | 8,405,548 | -599,516 |
| France | 4,533,573 | 4,920,192 | +386,619 |
| Turkey | 4,604,967 | 3,776,505 | -828,462 |
| China | 3,581,379 | 2,663,687 | -917,692 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,199,382 | 1,420,021 | +220,639 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,224,735 | 1,049,111 | -175,624 |
| United States | 465,139 | 1,602,972 | +1,137,833 |
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 | 2,905,775 |
| Ireland | 279,446 |
| Netherlands | 57,831 |
| France | 36,026 |
| Switzerland | 23,295 |
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 | 1,587,028 | 1,318,747 | -268,281 |
| Ireland | 125,524 | 153,922 | +28,398 |
| Netherlands | 32,713 | 25,118 | -7,595 |
| France | 21,456 | 14,570 | -6,886 |
| Switzerland | 17,092 | 6,203 | -10,889 |
| Germany | 8,393 | 7,571 | -822 |
| Portugal | 1,684 | 178 | -1,506 |
| China | 1,273 | 23 | -1,250 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,188 | +1,188 |
| Sweden | 162 | 0 | -162 |
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) | 117,996,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,791,391 |
| Other | 3,783,013 |
| Air transport | 2,342,765 |
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) | 61,367,166 | 56,629,655 | -4,737,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,923,633 | 21,867,758 | -3,055,875 |
| Other | 2,065,202 | 1,717,811 | -347,391 |
| Air transport | 1,028,662 | 1,314,103 | +285,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 33,904,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,653,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,185,575 |
| Southampton | 17,605,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,025,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 14,295,157 | 19,609,159 | +5,314,002 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,222,442 | 10,431,147 | -3,791,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,134,517 | 11,051,058 | -2,083,459 |
| Southampton | 8,760,370 | 8,844,634 | +84,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,325,492 | 8,699,688 | +374,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,683,607 | 6,317,527 | -4,366,080 |
| Felixstowe | 8,127,195 | 8,376,482 | +249,287 |
| Dover | 3,129,049 | 1,921,993 | -1,207,056 |
| 000 | 2,065,202 | 1,717,811 | -347,391 |
| Holyhead | 1,345,706 | 1,391,380 | +45,674 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18069070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Powders or liquids used to make cocoa-based drinks, like hot chocolate