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 | 9,386,069 |
| Norway | 2,340,684 |
| United States | 227,842 |
| Sweden | 27,629 |
| 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 | 5,392,260 | 3,993,809 | -1,398,451 |
| Norway | 111,636 | 2,229,048 | +2,117,412 |
| United States | 227,842 | 0 | -227,842 |
| Sweden | 19,346 | 8,283 | -11,063 |
| 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 | 11,893,184 |
| Norway | 55,866 |
| Sweden | 27,629 |
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 | 5,701,888 | 6,191,296 | +489,408 |
| Norway | 27,346 | 28,520 | +1,174 |
| Sweden | 19,346 | 8,283 | -11,063 |
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) | 6,317,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,659,589 |
| Other | 7,401 |
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) | 3,289,601 | 3,027,489 | -262,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,458,979 | 3,200,610 | +741,631 |
| Other | 4,360 | 3,041 | -1,319 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,737,937 |
| Milford | 4,212,253 |
| Fishguard | 1,142,185 |
| 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 | 479,526 | 5,258,411 | +4,778,885 |
| Milford | 3,434,842 | 777,411 | -2,657,431 |
| Fishguard | 1,142,185 | 0 | -1,142,185 |
| Liverpool Docks | 249,379 | 155,474 | -93,905 |
| Southampton | 334,537 | 0 | -334,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,111 | 36,803 | -71,308 |
| 000 | 4,360 | 3,041 | -1,319 |
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 | 254,997 |
| China | 137,175 |
| 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 | 18,967 | 236,030 | +217,063 |
| China | 47,852 | 89,323 | +41,471 |
| 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 | 18,120 |
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 | 12,655 | 5,465 | -7,190 |
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) | 365,640 |
| Other | 26,532 |
| 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) | 47,852 | 317,788 | +269,936 |
| Other | 18,967 | 7,565 | -11,402 |
| 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 | 309,639 |
| Felixstowe | 37,740 |
| 000 | 26,532 |
| 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 | 33,758 | 275,881 | +242,123 |
| Felixstowe | 14,094 | 23,646 | +9,552 |
| 000 | 18,967 | 7,565 | -11,402 |
| 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