Import/export HS code 04069023: Edam cheese
A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and mild, often sold in red wax
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,615,757 |
| Belgium | 5,554,661 |
| Germany | 2,647,358 |
| Poland | 738,694 |
| France | 468,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,128,295 | 14,487,462 | -640,833 |
| Belgium | 2,991,687 | 2,562,974 | -428,713 |
| Germany | 1,083,583 | 1,563,775 | +480,192 |
| Poland | 418,938 | 319,756 | -99,182 |
| France | 393,244 | 75,673 | -317,571 |
| Ireland | 116,867 | 98,087 | -18,780 |
| Denmark | 0 | 98,941 | +98,941 |
| Slovakia | 30,176 | 0 | -30,176 |
| Italy | 10,965 | 4,557 | -6,408 |
| Croatia | 10,862 | 0 | -10,862 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,121,724 |
| Germany | 7,927,756 |
| Belgium | 2,404,078 |
| Poland | 829,173 |
| Czechia | 137,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,093,642 | 12,028,082 | -3,065,560 |
| Germany | 3,792,994 | 4,134,762 | +341,768 |
| Belgium | 279,596 | 2,124,482 | +1,844,886 |
| Poland | 453,763 | 375,410 | -78,353 |
| Czechia | 100,658 | 36,695 | -63,963 |
| Slovakia | 30,176 | 8,430 | -21,746 |
| Greece | 18,976 | 13,857 | -5,119 |
| France | 16,550 | 1,454 | -15,096 |
| Italy | 10,965 | 4,557 | -6,408 |
| Croatia | 10,862 | 0 | -10,862 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +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) | 32,291,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,247,099 |
| Other | 868,106 |
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) | 16,414,565 | 15,876,775 | -537,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,393,617 | 2,853,482 | -540,135 |
| Other | 378,400 | 489,706 | +111,306 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,185,810 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,925,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,944,109 |
| Killingholme | 5,911,043 |
| Harwich | 3,196,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 6,530,772 | 4,655,038 | -1,875,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 536,806 | 8,388,848 | +7,852,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,966,615 | 977,494 | -3,989,121 |
| Killingholme | 4,063,336 | 1,847,707 | -2,215,629 |
| Harwich | 1,783,855 | 1,412,764 | -371,091 |
| Dover | 793,603 | 458,553 | -335,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 536,964 | 432,071 | -104,893 |
| 000 | 378,400 | 489,706 | +111,306 |
| Middlesbrough | 410,466 | 394,886 | -15,580 |
| Hull | 162,443 | 158,995 | -3,448 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 44 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 39 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| BJ CHEESE PACKAGING LTD | 34 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 33 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 32 |
| FELVILLE INVESTMENT CO. LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 398,505 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,614 |
| Netherlands | 69,406 |
| Saint Helena | 884 |
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 | 223,924 | 174,581 | -49,343 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,807 | 63,807 | +40,000 |
| Netherlands | 35,548 | 33,858 | -1,690 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 884 | +884 |
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 | 42,845 |
| Netherlands | 3,039 |
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 | 0 | 42,845 | +42,845 |
| Netherlands | 3,039 | 0 | -3,039 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 390,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,151 |
| Air transport | 876 |
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 | 216,179 | 174,581 | -41,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,931 | 64,691 | +41,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,293 | 33,858 | -9,435 |
| Air transport | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 390,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,406 |
| Southampton | 63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,745 |
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 | 216,179 | 174,581 | -41,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,548 | 33,858 | -1,690 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,807 | +63,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,931 | 0 | -22,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,745 | 0 | -7,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 884 | +884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and mild, often sold in red wax