Import/export HS code 04069074: Maasdam cheese
A Dutch cheese with large holes, similar to Swiss cheese
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,879,797 |
| Belgium | 6,470,721 |
| Germany | 31,444 |
| Poland | 28,717 |
| France | 27,032 |
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 | 9,850,963 | 9,028,834 | -822,129 |
| Belgium | 3,382,198 | 3,088,523 | -293,675 |
| Germany | 0 | 31,444 | +31,444 |
| Poland | 15,905 | 12,812 | -3,093 |
| France | 0 | 27,032 | +27,032 |
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 | 22,128,127 |
| Germany | 3,261,922 |
| Poland | 28,717 |
| Austria | 9,525 |
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 | 11,442,883 | 10,685,244 | -757,639 |
| Germany | 1,785,941 | 1,475,981 | -309,960 |
| Poland | 15,905 | 12,812 | -3,093 |
| Austria | 4,337 | 5,188 | +851 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +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) | 19,261,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,167,114 |
| Other | 9,420 |
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) | 10,009,616 | 9,251,561 | -758,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,239,450 | 2,927,664 | -311,786 |
| Other | 0 | 9,420 | +9,420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,356,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,932,170 |
| London | 4,331,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,168,388 |
| Middlesbrough | 873,554 |
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 | 6,193,456 | 6,162,855 | -30,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,170,401 | 2,761,769 | -408,632 |
| London | 2,318,025 | 2,013,059 | -304,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 656,913 | 511,475 | -145,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 427,741 | 445,813 | +18,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 375,793 | 253,782 | -122,011 |
| Purfleet | 106,737 | 26,213 | -80,524 |
| 000 | 0 | 9,420 | +9,420 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,879 | +2,879 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 1,380 | +1,380 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENAR LIMITED | 48 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 12 |
| FRESH & WILD LIMITED | 7 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 5 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 3 |
| HAMISH JOHNSTON LIMITED | 2 |
| MASPO LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,590 |
| Ireland | 2,514 |
| Iceland | 1,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| Ireland | 2,514 | 0 | -2,514 |
| Iceland | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,514 | 0 | -2,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,590 |
| Holyhead | 2,514 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,487 | 1,103 | -384 |
| Holyhead | 2,514 | 0 | -2,514 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069074
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese with large holes, similar to Swiss cheese