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 | 19,826,357 |
| Belgium | 6,665,145 |
| Poland | 26,195 |
| Germany | 22,024 |
| France | 13,934 |
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 | 9,939,593 | 9,886,764 | -52,829 |
| Belgium | 3,093,651 | 3,571,494 | +477,843 |
| Poland | 14,994 | 11,201 | -3,793 |
| Germany | 0 | 22,024 | +22,024 |
| France | 0 | 13,934 | +13,934 |
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 | 23,088,526 |
| Germany | 3,429,409 |
| Poland | 26,195 |
| 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 | 11,316,743 | 11,771,783 | +455,040 |
| Germany | 1,712,164 | 1,717,245 | +5,081 |
| Poland | 14,994 | 11,201 | -3,793 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 20,190,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,362,724 |
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) | 9,954,587 | 10,236,344 | +281,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,093,651 | 3,269,073 | +175,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,845,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,080,797 |
| London | 4,428,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,212,676 |
| Middlesbrough | 906,112 |
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 | 6,103,915 | 6,741,184 | +637,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,040,184 | 3,040,613 | +429 |
| London | 2,287,932 | 2,140,339 | -147,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 577,770 | 634,906 | +57,136 |
| Middlesbrough | 391,178 | 514,934 | +123,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,527 | 385,588 | -26,939 |
| Harwich | 143,513 | 0 | -143,513 |
| Purfleet | 91,219 | 43,594 | -47,625 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENAR LIMITED | 47 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,828 |
| Thailand | 2,590 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,828 | 0 | -17,828 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,590 | +2,590 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,828 |
| Air transport | 2,590 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,828 | 0 | -17,828 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,590 | +2,590 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 17,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,590 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 17,828 | 0 | -17,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,590 | +2,590 |
| 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