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 | 11,926,500 |
| Poland | 9,098,116 |
| Ireland | 5,673,713 |
| Belgium | 3,937,699 |
| Germany | 2,935,464 |
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 | 5,738,585 | 6,187,915 | +449,330 |
| Poland | 4,653,415 | 4,444,701 | -208,714 |
| Ireland | 2,953,455 | 2,720,258 | -233,197 |
| Belgium | 1,861,306 | 2,076,393 | +215,087 |
| Germany | 2,874,665 | 60,799 | -2,813,866 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Netherlands | 857,812 | 538,860 | -318,952 |
| Bulgaria | 280,945 | 326,575 | +45,630 |
| Denmark | 200,163 | 22,922 | -177,241 |
| Austria | 39,324 | 103,709 | +64,385 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,164,123 |
| Poland | 11,156,328 |
| Austria | 4,261,973 |
| Germany | 2,239,625 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,475,369 | 5,688,754 | +213,385 |
| Poland | 6,180,768 | 4,975,560 | -1,205,208 |
| Austria | 1,946,454 | 2,315,519 | +369,065 |
| Germany | 2,155,032 | 84,593 | -2,070,439 |
| Spain | 8,308 | 1,440,414 | +1,432,106 |
| Bulgaria | 280,945 | 326,575 | +45,630 |
| Ireland | 218,914 | 215,225 | -3,689 |
| Netherlands | 145,435 | 215,095 | +69,660 |
| Denmark | 247,308 | 71,375 | -175,933 |
| Turkey | 40,214 | 32,491 | -7,723 |
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 | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 28,302,727 |
| Other | 5,341,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,893,274 |
| 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) | 14,775,754 | 13,526,973 | -1,248,781 |
| Other | 2,781,547 | 2,559,841 | -221,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,993,577 | 1,899,697 | -93,880 |
| 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 | 17,307,879 |
| 000 | 5,341,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,683,252 |
| Portsmouth | 3,952,200 |
| London | 2,667,681 |
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 | 9,125,708 | 8,182,171 | -943,537 |
| 000 | 2,781,547 | 2,559,841 | -221,706 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,217,928 | 2,465,324 | +247,396 |
| Portsmouth | 1,839,944 | 2,112,256 | +272,312 |
| London | 1,395,023 | 1,272,658 | -122,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 905,871 | 290,530 | -615,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 482,946 | 489,818 | +6,872 |
| Middlesbrough | 215,878 | 295,143 | +79,265 |
| Holyhead | 76,552 | 190,735 | +114,183 |
| Purfleet | 178,751 | 36,936 | -141,815 |
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 | 38 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 35 |
| CAPRERA LTD. | 35 |
| HERCZL DAIRIES LIMITED | 33 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 322,834 |
| Ireland | 278,726 |
| Barbados | 151,413 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 133,582 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 82,149 |
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 | 161,150 | 161,684 | +534 |
| Ireland | 70,033 | 208,693 | +138,660 |
| Barbados | 43,652 | 107,761 | +64,109 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 17,013 | 116,569 | +99,556 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 32,721 | 49,428 | +16,707 |
| British Virgin Islands | 15,705 | 33,419 | +17,714 |
| Spain | 47,897 | 0 | -47,897 |
| Belgium | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8,635 | 17,786 | +9,151 |
| Grenada | 4,661 | 5,769 | +1,108 |
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 | 10,690 |
| Poland | 8,518 |
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 | 6,536 | 4,154 | -2,382 |
| Poland | 5,871 | 2,647 | -3,224 |
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) | 796,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 337,634 |
| Other | 41,089 |
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) | 287,072 | 509,068 | +221,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,261 | 208,373 | +79,112 |
| Other | 15,921 | 25,168 | +9,247 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 427,569 |
| Felixstowe | 322,834 |
| Holyhead | 127,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 110,217 | 317,352 | +207,135 |
| Felixstowe | 161,150 | 161,684 | +534 |
| Holyhead | 30,596 | 97,112 | +66,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,516 | 86,413 | +62,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,910 | 5,584 | -43,326 |
| Dover | 26,239 | 17,115 | -9,124 |
| 000 | 15,921 | 25,168 | +9,247 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,705 | 25,068 | +9,363 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,964 | +4,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
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