Import/export HS code 04063039: Processed cheese with higher fat
Processed cheese with a fat content exceeding 48%, richer in flavor
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,735,367 |
| Poland | 9,262,824 |
| Ireland | 5,572,844 |
| Belgium | 3,950,083 |
| Germany | 3,649,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,457,717 | 6,277,650 | +819,933 |
| Poland | 4,751,787 | 4,511,037 | -240,750 |
| Ireland | 2,862,535 | 2,710,309 | -152,226 |
| Belgium | 1,868,102 | 2,081,981 | +213,879 |
| Germany | 3,590,788 | 59,131 | -3,531,657 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Netherlands | 905,692 | 534,206 | -371,486 |
| Bulgaria | 246,099 | 320,081 | +73,982 |
| Denmark | 144,619 | 66,938 | -77,681 |
| Austria | 45,412 | 100,510 | +55,098 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 11,510,714 |
| France | 11,038,908 |
| Austria | 4,264,311 |
| Germany | 2,753,601 |
| Spain | 1,448,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,441,111 | 5,069,603 | -1,371,508 |
| France | 5,272,162 | 5,766,746 | +494,584 |
| Austria | 1,967,604 | 2,296,707 | +329,103 |
| Germany | 2,647,775 | 105,826 | -2,541,949 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Bulgaria | 246,099 | 320,081 | +73,982 |
| Ireland | 218,914 | 215,225 | -3,689 |
| Netherlands | 160,762 | 200,511 | +39,749 |
| Denmark | 191,764 | 115,391 | -76,373 |
| Turkey | 27,519 | 43,588 | +16,069 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 28,984,397 |
| Other | 5,243,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,903,471 |
| Air transport | 4,580 |
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) | 15,328,641 | 13,655,756 | -1,672,885 |
| Other | 2,695,101 | 2,548,224 | -146,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,929,684 | 1,973,787 | +44,103 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,580 | +4,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,806,072 |
| 000 | 5,243,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,878,994 |
| Portsmouth | 3,814,796 |
| London | 2,656,030 |
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 | 9,472,978 | 8,333,094 | -1,139,884 |
| 000 | 2,695,101 | 2,548,224 | -146,877 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,370,898 | 2,508,096 | +137,198 |
| Portsmouth | 1,773,606 | 2,041,190 | +267,584 |
| London | 1,326,489 | 1,329,541 | +3,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,028,829 | 296,191 | -732,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,870 | 466,905 | -39,965 |
| Middlesbrough | 209,290 | 300,896 | +91,606 |
| Holyhead | 76,552 | 190,735 | +114,183 |
| Purfleet | 165,611 | 60,699 | -104,912 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| CAPRERA LTD. | 34 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 34 |
| HERCZL DAIRIES LIMITED | 32 |
| FOOD EXTRAORDINAIRE LIMITED | 29 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 401,569 |
| Lebanon | 360,372 |
| Ireland | 303,257 |
| Barbados | 151,413 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 133,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 400,556 | 1,013 | -399,543 |
| Lebanon | 198,688 | 161,684 | -37,004 |
| Ireland | 88,483 | 214,774 | +126,291 |
| Barbados | 35,278 | 116,135 | +80,857 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 13,911 | 119,671 | +105,760 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 31,389 | 50,097 | +18,708 |
| Spain | 47,897 | 0 | -47,897 |
| British Virgin Islands | 13,455 | 33,421 | +19,966 |
| Belgium | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 11,289 | 17,786 | +6,497 |
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 | 21,881 |
| France | 10,844 |
| Poland | 8,602 |
| India | 3,212 |
| XU | 34 |
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 | 3,514 | 18,367 | +14,853 |
| France | 6,194 | 4,650 | -1,544 |
| Poland | 5,358 | 3,244 | -2,114 |
| India | 3,212 | 0 | -3,212 |
| XU | 34 | 0 | -34 |
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) | 833,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 757,088 |
| Other | 44,573 |
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) | 312,206 | 521,215 | +209,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 544,863 | 212,225 | -332,638 |
| Other | 18,312 | 26,261 | +7,949 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,050 |
| Portsmouth | 427,312 |
| Felixstowe | 360,372 |
| Holyhead | 147,726 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 448,453 | 6,597 | -441,856 |
| Portsmouth | 100,063 | 327,249 | +227,186 |
| Felixstowe | 198,688 | 161,684 | -37,004 |
| Holyhead | 45,626 | 102,100 | +56,474 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,545 | 86,413 | +61,868 |
| 000 | 18,312 | 26,261 | +7,949 |
| Dover | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,455 | 27,318 | +13,863 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,964 | +4,964 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04063039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed cheese with a fat content exceeding 48%, richer in flavor