Import/export HS code 040640: Blue-veined cheese
Cheese with blue veins, such as Roquefort and Gorgonzola, made with Penicillium roqueforti
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 | 21,017,274 |
| Germany | 12,816,171 |
| Italy | 10,679,132 |
| Denmark | 9,427,128 |
| Belgium | 3,435,630 |
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 | 11,382,148 | 9,635,126 | -1,747,022 |
| Germany | 6,898,731 | 5,917,440 | -981,291 |
| Italy | 5,542,217 | 5,136,915 | -405,302 |
| Denmark | 4,609,775 | 4,817,353 | +207,578 |
| Belgium | 1,545,340 | 1,890,290 | +344,950 |
| Ireland | 635,337 | 608,702 | -26,635 |
| Netherlands | 365,149 | 476,565 | +111,416 |
| Spain | 405,959 | 371,062 | -34,897 |
| Switzerland | 36,535 | 86,637 | +50,102 |
| Norway | 3,998 | 20,952 | +16,954 |
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 | 21,531,871 |
| Italy | 13,695,866 |
| Germany | 13,247,905 |
| Denmark | 9,531,989 |
| Ireland | 999,272 |
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 | 11,702,580 | 9,829,291 | -1,873,289 |
| Italy | 6,911,978 | 6,783,888 | -128,090 |
| Germany | 6,898,660 | 6,349,245 | -549,415 |
| Denmark | 4,716,475 | 4,815,514 | +99,039 |
| Ireland | 486,771 | 512,501 | +25,730 |
| Spain | 396,591 | 344,142 | -52,449 |
| Netherlands | 75,427 | 57,777 | -17,650 |
| Switzerland | 36,535 | 86,637 | +50,102 |
| Norway | 3,998 | 20,952 | +16,954 |
| Greece | 4,238 | 2,961 | -1,277 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 54,275,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,766,830 |
| Other | 351,301 |
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) | 29,570,334 | 24,705,606 | -4,864,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,666,182 | 4,100,648 | +2,434,466 |
| Other | 191,936 | 159,365 | -32,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,201,618 |
| Portsmouth | 17,994,156 |
| Dover | 6,387,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,830,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,470,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,754,155 | 11,447,463 | -306,692 |
| Portsmouth | 9,648,597 | 8,345,559 | -1,303,038 |
| Dover | 3,116,584 | 3,271,410 | +154,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,166,587 | 2,664,014 | -502,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,464,592 | 1,005,781 | -458,811 |
| London | 1,156,782 | 1,305,356 | +148,574 |
| Holyhead | 463,022 | 462,235 | -787 |
| 000 | 191,936 | 159,365 | -32,571 |
| Middlesbrough | 110,800 | 196,802 | +86,002 |
| Poole | 161,560 | 31,262 | -130,298 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 47 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 47 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 47 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 47 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 47 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 47 |
| C CARNEVALE 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 | 46 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,657,188 |
| France | 6,080,514 |
| Netherlands | 4,344,513 |
| Australia | 2,256,925 |
| Denmark | 1,595,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,650,742 | 5,006,446 | +355,704 |
| France | 3,216,646 | 2,863,868 | -352,778 |
| Netherlands | 2,331,237 | 2,013,276 | -317,961 |
| Australia | 1,347,170 | 909,755 | -437,415 |
| Denmark | 852,705 | 743,136 | -109,569 |
| Canada | 502,072 | 732,367 | +230,295 |
| Ireland | 719,095 | 401,001 | -318,094 |
| Germany | 235,705 | 193,460 | -42,245 |
| Switzerland | 205,320 | 192,144 | -13,176 |
| Norway | 190,738 | 144,225 | -46,513 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 118,958 |
| Ireland | 41,167 |
| France | 4,727 |
| Italy | 4,370 |
| Luxembourg | 60 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 77,058 | 41,900 | -35,158 |
| Ireland | 20,573 | 20,594 | +21 |
| France | 4,727 | 0 | -4,727 |
| Italy | 2,346 | 2,024 | -322 |
| Luxembourg | 60 | 0 | -60 |
| XI | 20 | 0 | -20 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 14,976,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,156,375 |
| Air transport | 537,458 |
| Other | 169,306 |
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) | 7,873,029 | 7,103,627 | -769,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,767,837 | 6,388,538 | -379,299 |
| Air transport | 258,474 | 278,984 | +20,510 |
| Other | 104,786 | 64,520 | -40,266 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,800,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,289,678 |
| Dover | 3,848,600 |
| Southampton | 2,451,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,104,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,968,837 | 4,832,016 | +863,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,876,965 | 2,412,713 | -464,252 |
| Dover | 1,894,347 | 1,954,253 | +59,906 |
| Southampton | 1,613,132 | 838,658 | -774,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,342,471 | 762,167 | -580,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,261,859 | 814,239 | -447,620 |
| Portsmouth | 848,514 | 822,141 | -26,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,740 | 506,843 | +113,103 |
| Felixstowe | 225,508 | 374,499 | +148,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,316 | 238,344 | -17,972 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese with blue veins, such as Roquefort and Gorgonzola, made with Penicillium roqueforti