Import/export HS code 04069021: Cheddar cheese
A popular hard cheese from England, used in sandwiches and cooking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 379,998,827 |
| New Zealand | 59,934,303 |
| Netherlands | 6,572,964 |
| Spain | 5,163,099 |
| France | 1,541,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 181,462,517 | 198,536,310 | +17,073,793 |
| New Zealand | 30,632,137 | 29,302,166 | -1,329,971 |
| Netherlands | 5,434,857 | 1,138,107 | -4,296,750 |
| Spain | 2,256,270 | 2,906,829 | +650,559 |
| France | 1,168,273 | 372,753 | -795,520 |
| Germany | 377,590 | 245,863 | -131,727 |
| Belgium | 100,530 | 174,612 | +74,082 |
| Czechia | 0 | 214,139 | +214,139 |
| Sweden | 125,587 | 0 | -125,587 |
| Denmark | 35,024 | 84,198 | +49,174 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 325,475,837 |
| New Zealand | 59,934,303 |
| Netherlands | 6,975,230 |
| Spain | 4,844,514 |
| United Kingdom | 2,720,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 151,740,109 | 173,735,728 | +21,995,619 |
| New Zealand | 30,632,137 | 29,302,166 | -1,329,971 |
| Netherlands | 6,645,204 | 330,026 | -6,315,178 |
| Spain | 2,100,078 | 2,744,436 | +644,358 |
| United Kingdom | 1,722,402 | 997,920 | -724,482 |
| Germany | 687,449 | 126,271 | -561,178 |
| Poland | 631,946 | 0 | -631,946 |
| Belgium | 54,828 | 240,347 | +185,519 |
| France | 89,831 | 30,570 | -59,261 |
| Denmark | 67,994 | 25,849 | -42,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 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) | 322,971,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,999,993 |
| Other | 52,661,195 |
| Air transport | 5,660 |
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) | 155,826,539 | 167,145,012 | +11,318,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,600,871 | 40,399,122 | +1,798,251 |
| Other | 27,220,759 | 25,440,436 | -1,780,323 |
| Air transport | 5,660 | 0 | -5,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 211,938,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,988,349 |
| Felixstowe | 57,779,847 |
| 000 | 52,661,195 |
| Milford | 10,323,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 99,259,311 | 112,678,851 | +13,419,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,963,466 | 54,024,883 | +3,061,417 |
| Felixstowe | 30,635,582 | 27,144,265 | -3,491,317 |
| 000 | 27,220,759 | 25,440,436 | -1,780,323 |
| Milford | 3,762,646 | 6,560,434 | +2,797,788 |
| Dover | 5,280,577 | 1,938,213 | -3,342,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,974,008 | 1,564,836 | -1,409,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,412,748 | +1,412,748 |
| Fishguard | 153,007 | 565,533 | +412,526 |
| Killingholme | 384,208 | 174,612 | -209,596 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 45 |
| INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 39 |
| FAYREFIELD FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 29 |
| GREENFIELDS IRELAND LIMITED | 27 |
| MUNNS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 20 |
| PIMPERNEL WHARF LIMITED | 20 |
| CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS PLC | 19 |
| EXTONS FOODS LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 164,502,208 |
| Netherlands | 159,499,953 |
| Ireland | 144,122,220 |
| United States | 92,739,828 |
| Germany | 75,501,855 |
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 | 80,326,158 | 84,176,050 | +3,849,892 |
| Netherlands | 79,847,751 | 79,652,202 | -195,549 |
| Ireland | 71,504,296 | 72,617,924 | +1,113,628 |
| United States | 47,303,484 | 45,436,344 | -1,867,140 |
| Germany | 39,932,498 | 35,569,357 | -4,363,141 |
| Spain | 27,532,446 | 33,859,455 | +6,327,009 |
| Denmark | 28,601,034 | 29,338,804 | +737,770 |
| Canada | 8,818,457 | 11,272,781 | +2,454,324 |
| Sweden | 10,382,521 | 7,532,588 | -2,849,933 |
| Australia | 9,408,620 | 8,318,621 | -1,089,999 |
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 | 235,308,422 |
| XU | 58,036,623 |
| Ireland | 6,040,779 |
| France | 119,093 |
| Italy | 117,609 |
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 | 107,005,224 | 128,303,198 | +21,297,974 |
| XU | 29,512,420 | 28,524,203 | -988,217 |
| Ireland | 3,159,889 | 2,880,890 | -278,999 |
| France | 60,227 | 58,866 | -1,361 |
| Italy | 60,394 | 57,215 | -3,179 |
| Germany | 28,043 | 37,757 | +9,714 |
| Greece | 17,588 | 29,977 | +12,389 |
| Spain | 21,631 | 19,237 | -2,394 |
| Netherlands | 24,812 | 2,460 | -22,352 |
| Turkey | 2,943 | 2,700 | -243 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,800,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,804,352 |
| Other | 299,822,192 |
| Air transport | 14,093,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,940,061 | 205,860,837 | +1,920,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,922,220 | 154,882,132 | -17,040,088 |
| Other | 139,902,848 | 159,919,344 | +20,016,496 |
| Air transport | 5,185,547 | 8,907,794 | +3,722,247 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 299,822,192 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,010,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,261,882 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,691,073 |
| Southampton | 59,883,502 |
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 | 139,902,848 | 159,919,344 | +20,016,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,527,448 | 142,483,001 | +9,955,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,506,214 | 34,755,668 | -10,750,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,894,319 | 32,796,754 | -7,097,565 |
| Southampton | 31,589,005 | 28,294,497 | -3,294,508 |
| Portsmouth | 25,644,307 | 31,616,681 | +5,972,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,787,772 | 23,208,945 | -1,578,827 |
| Dover | 26,024,515 | 14,819,496 | -11,205,019 |
| Felixstowe | 14,672,634 | 14,249,410 | -423,224 |
| Belfast Port | 8,679,653 | 19,009,422 | +10,329,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A popular hard cheese from England, used in sandwiches and cooking