Import/export HS code 04061050: Various fresh cheese
Other types of fresh cheese not specifically listed, including unripened varieties
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 | 198,452,904 |
| Germany | 154,417,884 |
| France | 125,896,026 |
| Denmark | 73,854,957 |
| Poland | 50,185,060 |
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 | 103,672,689 | 94,780,215 | -8,892,474 |
| Germany | 73,565,088 | 80,852,796 | +7,287,708 |
| France | 54,860,024 | 71,036,002 | +16,175,978 |
| Denmark | 40,493,727 | 33,361,230 | -7,132,497 |
| Poland | 25,731,178 | 24,453,882 | -1,277,296 |
| Italy | 20,186,113 | 24,520,668 | +4,334,555 |
| Belgium | 18,790,841 | 22,301,784 | +3,510,943 |
| Lithuania | 7,805,610 | 12,688,437 | +4,882,827 |
| Sweden | 8,194,959 | 8,299,426 | +104,467 |
| Netherlands | 2,482,826 | 1,668,431 | -814,395 |
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 | 179,411,267 |
| Ireland | 129,667,883 |
| France | 118,867,982 |
| Denmark | 74,702,502 |
| Poland | 55,768,408 |
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 | 84,709,527 | 94,701,740 | +9,992,213 |
| Ireland | 59,557,505 | 70,110,378 | +10,552,873 |
| France | 53,043,613 | 65,824,369 | +12,780,756 |
| Denmark | 40,786,385 | 33,916,117 | -6,870,268 |
| Poland | 26,131,700 | 29,636,708 | +3,505,008 |
| Italy | 21,228,441 | 25,557,455 | +4,329,014 |
| Sweden | 8,188,437 | 8,255,021 | +66,584 |
| Lithuania | 5,168,712 | 9,371,086 | +4,202,374 |
| Belgium | 2,835,280 | 2,450,354 | -384,926 |
| Austria | 1,716,397 | 2,205,543 | +489,146 |
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 | 28 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 592,182,217 |
| Other | 79,267,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,604,142 |
| Air transport | 20,011 |
| Rail transport | 13,727 |
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) | 293,191,880 | 298,990,337 | +5,798,457 |
| Other | 48,834,232 | 30,433,483 | -18,400,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,787,243 | 47,816,899 | +30,029,656 |
| Air transport | 15,482 | 4,529 | -10,953 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,727 | +13,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 245,802,223 |
| Holyhead | 114,995,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,192,609 |
| 000 | 79,267,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,141,787 |
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 | 104,972,459 | 140,829,764 | +35,857,305 |
| Holyhead | 50,079,846 | 64,916,153 | +14,836,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,434,959 | 43,757,650 | -6,677,309 |
| 000 | 48,834,232 | 30,433,483 | -18,400,749 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,704,784 | 33,437,003 | +2,732,219 |
| Portsmouth | 24,033,653 | 17,002,832 | -7,030,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,690,064 | 17,254,992 | +2,564,928 |
| London | 11,200,109 | 12,670,412 | +1,470,303 |
| Harwich | 7,074,076 | 5,522,010 | -1,552,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,293,129 | 4,949,069 | -2,344,060 |
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 | 140 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 99 |
| 2025-11 | 102 |
| 2025-10 | 106 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 93 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS PLC | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 48 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| DI VINE IMPORTERS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 27,210,436 |
| Netherlands | 18,899,551 |
| Germany | 2,937,683 |
| Belgium | 1,170,219 |
| United Arab Emirates | 402,256 |
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 | 21,466,380 | 5,744,056 | -15,722,324 |
| Netherlands | 3,477,160 | 15,422,391 | +11,945,231 |
| Germany | 1,361,865 | 1,575,818 | +213,953 |
| Belgium | 319,051 | 851,168 | +532,117 |
| United Arab Emirates | 402,256 | 0 | -402,256 |
| France | 72,323 | 163,334 | +91,011 |
| Barbados | 218,848 | 0 | -218,848 |
| Australia | 0 | 189,213 | +189,213 |
| Iceland | 62,555 | 52,511 | -10,044 |
| Qatar | 110,287 | 0 | -110,287 |
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 | 26,810,590 |
| France | 63,502 |
| Germany | 38,589 |
| Ireland | 27,610 |
| Denmark | 20,777 |
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 | 20,444,561 | 6,366,029 | -14,078,532 |
| France | 40,384 | 23,118 | -17,266 |
| Germany | 24,303 | 14,286 | -10,017 |
| Ireland | 13,725 | 13,885 | +160 |
| Denmark | 11,939 | 8,838 | -3,101 |
| Cyprus | 12,982 | 6,659 | -6,323 |
| Italy | 10,427 | 7,650 | -2,777 |
| Luxembourg | 3,378 | 0 | -3,378 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 27,191,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,965,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,830,833 |
| Air transport | 951,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 20,689,636 | 6,501,716 | -14,187,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,578,117 | 16,387,848 | +10,809,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 723,696 | 1,107,137 | +383,441 |
| Air transport | 872,532 | 78,671 | -793,861 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 27,191,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,077,460 |
| Holyhead | 3,224,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,554,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 851,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 20,689,636 | 6,501,716 | -14,187,920 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,401,600 | 13,675,860 | +11,274,260 |
| Holyhead | 1,660,659 | 1,563,862 | -96,797 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,386,990 | 1,167,318 | -219,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 811,738 | 39,819 | -771,919 |
| Dover | 308,668 | 371,750 | +63,082 |
| Milford | 4,346 | 294,947 | +290,601 |
| Heysham | 244,667 | 3,043 | -241,624 |
| Southampton | 106,823 | 111,076 | +4,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,806 | 80,124 | +21,318 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04061050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of fresh cheese not specifically listed, including unripened varieties