Import/export HS code 04069039: Jarlsberg cheese
A Norwegian cheese, similar to Swiss cheese, with a mild and nutty flavor
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,248,340 |
| Norway | 2,187,397 |
| United States | 227,842 |
| Sweden | 28,988 |
| Latvia | 1,856 |
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 | 4,956,686 | 4,291,654 | -665,032 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,187,397 | +2,187,397 |
| United States | 0 | 227,842 | +227,842 |
| Sweden | 17,386 | 11,602 | -5,784 |
| Latvia | 1,856 | 0 | -1,856 |
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 | 11,602,590 |
| Norway | 55,866 |
| Sweden | 28,988 |
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 | 4,927,361 | 6,675,229 | +1,747,868 |
| Norway | 27,346 | 28,520 | +1,174 |
| Sweden | 17,386 | 11,602 | -5,784 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,027,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,659,589 |
| Other | 6,979 |
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) | 3,209,015 | 2,818,840 | -390,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,763,078 | 3,896,511 | +2,133,433 |
| Other | 3,835 | 3,144 | -691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,479,136 |
| Milford | 4,041,634 |
| Fishguard | 1,281,011 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,853 |
| Southampton | 334,537 |
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 | 485,997 | 4,993,139 | +4,507,142 |
| Milford | 3,079,044 | 962,590 | -2,116,454 |
| Fishguard | 944,827 | 336,184 | -608,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 249,379 | 155,474 | -93,905 |
| Southampton | 106,695 | 227,842 | +121,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,151 | 40,122 | -66,029 |
| 000 | 3,835 | 3,144 | -691 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE ILCHESTER CHEESE CO. LTD. | 7 |
| TOTALLY SWEDISH LIMITED | 3 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 2 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 1 |
| STAR CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 1 |
| EDA QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 259,129 |
| China | 155,436 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,620 |
| Belgium | 1,647 |
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 | 20,419 | 238,710 | +218,291 |
| China | 58,499 | 96,937 | +38,438 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
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 | 20,297 |
| XU | 10,367 |
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 | 12,152 | 8,145 | -4,007 |
| XU | 8,267 | 2,100 | -6,167 |
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) | 383,901 |
| Other | 30,664 |
| Air transport | 2,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,647 |
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) | 58,499 | 325,402 | +266,903 |
| Other | 20,419 | 10,245 | -10,174 |
| Air transport | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 327,900 |
| Felixstowe | 37,740 |
| 000 | 30,664 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,261 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 44,405 | 283,495 | +239,090 |
| Felixstowe | 14,094 | 23,646 | +9,552 |
| 000 | 20,419 | 10,245 | -10,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 18,261 | +18,261 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,620 | 0 | -2,620 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Norwegian cheese, similar to Swiss cheese, with a mild and nutty flavor