Import/export HS code 040620: Grated or powdered cheese
Cheese that has been grated or powdered, suitable for sprinkling on dishes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 133,725,120 |
| Denmark | 54,023,617 |
| Ireland | 44,773,052 |
| Netherlands | 14,105,832 |
| Belgium | 12,625,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 64,442,491 | 69,282,629 | +4,840,138 |
| Denmark | 27,346,723 | 26,676,894 | -669,829 |
| Ireland | 22,866,814 | 21,906,238 | -960,576 |
| Netherlands | 6,643,438 | 7,462,394 | +818,956 |
| Belgium | 5,914,991 | 6,710,937 | +795,946 |
| France | 5,127,544 | 4,277,156 | -850,388 |
| Spain | 4,403,986 | 1,978,708 | -2,425,278 |
| Sweden | 2,317,608 | 0 | -2,317,608 |
| Germany | 432,784 | 1,534,218 | +1,101,434 |
| Czechia | 726,199 | 759,870 | +33,671 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 134,829,841 |
| Denmark | 56,421,203 |
| Ireland | 33,325,711 |
| Netherlands | 21,488,219 |
| Spain | 7,521,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 65,555,063 | 69,274,778 | +3,719,715 |
| Denmark | 30,017,315 | 26,403,888 | -3,613,427 |
| Ireland | 16,835,658 | 16,490,053 | -345,605 |
| Netherlands | 10,203,581 | 11,284,638 | +1,081,057 |
| Spain | 4,624,408 | 2,896,896 | -1,727,512 |
| France | 3,746,341 | 2,486,450 | -1,259,891 |
| Germany | 259,739 | 2,783,539 | +2,523,800 |
| Czechia | 726,199 | 759,870 | +33,671 |
| Sweden | 252,302 | 0 | -252,302 |
| Greece | 89,348 | 132,350 | +43,002 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 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) | 228,632,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,800,584 |
| Other | 16,048,882 |
| Air transport | 726,551 |
| Road transport | 2,973 |
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) | 111,326,138 | 117,306,532 | +5,980,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,781,035 | 15,019,549 | -5,761,486 |
| Other | 7,972,472 | 8,076,410 | +103,938 |
| Air transport | 374,549 | 352,002 | -22,547 |
| Road transport | 2,973 | 0 | -2,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,295,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,223,712 |
| Dover | 49,909,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,374,611 |
| Holyhead | 18,054,400 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 39,749,025 | 41,546,756 | +1,797,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,030,140 | 23,193,572 | -6,836,568 |
| Dover | 20,486,231 | 29,422,920 | +8,936,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,773,682 | 10,600,929 | -3,172,753 |
| Holyhead | 9,150,149 | 8,904,251 | -245,898 |
| 000 | 7,972,472 | 8,076,410 | +103,938 |
| London | 6,670,078 | 6,248,017 | -422,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,907,051 | 3,027,809 | -879,242 |
| Portsmouth | 2,484,860 | 1,201,455 | -1,283,405 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,072,945 | 1,314,170 | -758,775 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 27 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 82 |
| 2025-11 | 83 |
| 2025-10 | 88 |
| 2025-09 | 82 |
| 2025-08 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 48 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| CONTINENTAL WINE & FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| HOUSE OF WESTPHALIA LIMITED | 48 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK 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 | 59 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 21,712,626 |
| France | 12,577,074 |
| Ireland | 12,387,719 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,577,898 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,080,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 8,885,257 | 12,827,369 | +3,942,112 |
| France | 7,550,712 | 5,026,362 | -2,524,350 |
| Ireland | 6,913,305 | 5,474,414 | -1,438,891 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,315,269 | 4,262,629 | +947,360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,401,256 | 2,679,504 | +278,248 |
| Netherlands | 3,370,919 | 1,031,665 | -2,339,254 |
| Dominican Republic | 2,251,223 | 2,018,194 | -233,029 |
| China | 2,350,104 | 996,075 | -1,354,029 |
| Malaysia | 1,265,673 | 1,541,000 | +275,327 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,628,290 | 966,864 | -661,426 |
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 | 1,194,770 |
| XI | 338,774 |
| Italy | 257,984 |
| Spain | 74,757 |
| Greece | 25,698 |
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 | 643,803 | 550,967 | -92,836 |
| XI | 77,617 | 261,157 | +183,540 |
| Italy | 112,924 | 145,060 | +32,136 |
| Spain | 35,810 | 38,947 | +3,137 |
| Greece | 13,723 | 11,975 | -1,748 |
| Netherlands | 2,149 | 3,960 | +1,811 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,017 | 0 | -6,017 |
| France | 0 | 946 | +946 |
| Portugal | 300 | 0 | -300 |
| Lithuania | 58 | 164 | +106 |
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) | 75,334,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,298,372 |
| Other | 3,304,505 |
| Air transport | 194,069 |
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) | 38,345,087 | 36,989,278 | -1,355,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,495,473 | 12,802,899 | -2,692,574 |
| Other | 1,592,315 | 1,712,190 | +119,875 |
| Air transport | 104,851 | 89,218 | -15,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,981,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,258,048 |
| Southampton | 20,688,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,579,642 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,739,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,329,433 | 13,652,483 | +3,323,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,267,272 | 11,990,776 | +723,504 |
| Southampton | 11,637,768 | 9,050,698 | -2,587,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,729,440 | 6,850,202 | -4,879,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,725,326 | 4,014,035 | -711,291 |
| 000 | 1,592,315 | 1,712,190 | +119,875 |
| Portsmouth | 1,109,191 | 1,400,107 | +290,916 |
| Dover | 769,606 | 1,179,907 | +410,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,233,740 | 518,414 | -715,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 329,782 | 990,954 | +661,172 |
Quick facts
HS code: 040620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese that has been grated or powdered, suitable for sprinkling on dishes