Import/export HS code 04069017: Bergkäse and Appenzell cheese
Mountain cheeses from Switzerland, known for their rich and robust flavors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 58,921 |
| Switzerland | 32,102 |
| Belgium | 23,518 |
| France | 5,318 |
| Austria | 2,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 29,597 | 29,324 | -273 |
| Switzerland | 19,727 | 12,375 | -7,352 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,518 | +23,518 |
| France | 2,843 | 2,475 | -368 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,814 | +2,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,266 | 0 | -1,266 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 65,757 |
| Switzerland | 34,016 |
| Austria | 23,237 |
| France | 929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,263 | 48,494 | +31,231 |
| Switzerland | 21,641 | 12,375 | -9,266 |
| Austria | 13,600 | 9,637 | -3,963 |
| France | 929 | 0 | -929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 99,754 |
| Road transport | 12,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,810 |
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) | 53,433 | 46,321 | -7,112 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,375 | +12,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 11,810 | +11,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 64,646 |
| ZLC | 17,241 |
| Felixstowe | 12,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,876 |
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 | 24,453 | 40,193 | +15,740 |
| ZLC | 4,866 | 12,375 | +7,509 |
| Felixstowe | 12,902 | 0 | -12,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,158 | 2,306 | -4,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,054 | 3,822 | -232 |
| London | 0 | 4,724 | +4,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,724 | +4,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,362 | +2,362 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-05 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 04069017
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mountain cheeses from Switzerland, known for their rich and robust flavors