Import/export HS code 04064050: Gorgonzola cheese
Italian blue-veined cheese, creamy and tangy, often used in sauces
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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 | 7,115,318 |
| Belgium | 2,890,092 |
| Germany | 89,097 |
| France | 38,725 |
| Spain | 22,903 |
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 | 3,747,508 | 3,367,810 | -379,698 |
| Belgium | 1,318,498 | 1,571,594 | +253,096 |
| Germany | 89,097 | 0 | -89,097 |
| France | 8,193 | 30,532 | +22,339 |
| Spain | 2,535 | 20,368 | +17,833 |
| Netherlands | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| Ireland | 1,557 | 0 | -1,557 |
| Estonia | 0 | 1,231 | +1,231 |
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 | 10,134,385 |
| France | 15,593 |
| Netherlands | 5,491 |
| Germany | 2,811 |
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 | 5,154,321 | 4,980,064 | -174,257 |
| France | 6,689 | 8,904 | +2,215 |
| Netherlands | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| Germany | 2,811 | 0 | -2,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 7,371,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,786,674 |
| Other | 6,134 |
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) | 3,852,428 | 3,519,178 | -333,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,316,884 | 1,469,790 | +152,906 |
| Other | 3,567 | 2,567 | -1,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,591,558 |
| London | 2,069,974 |
| Dover | 1,995,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,780,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 432,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,893,842 | 1,697,716 | -196,126 |
| London | 1,017,732 | 1,052,242 | +34,510 |
| Dover | 906,640 | 1,088,555 | +181,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,047,120 | 732,907 | -314,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 182,730 | 249,658 | +66,928 |
| Middlesbrough | 115,446 | 167,890 | +52,444 |
| 000 | 3,567 | 2,567 | -1,000 |
| Portsmouth | 5,802 | 0 | -5,802 |
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 | 36 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 48 |
| DI VINE IMPORTERS LIMITED | 47 |
| SALVO 1968 LIMITED | 47 |
| ANNESSA IMPORTS LIMITED | 46 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,358 |
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 | 2,407 | 1,951 | -456 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,338 |
| XI | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,387 | 1,951 | -436 |
| XI | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,358 |
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 | 2,407 | 1,951 | -456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,358 |
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 | 2,407 | 1,951 | -456 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04064050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Italian blue-veined cheese, creamy and tangy, often used in sauces