Import/export HS code 04069078: Gouda cheese
A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and creamy, available in young and aged varieties
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 55,830,192 |
| Belgium | 15,237,424 |
| Germany | 8,346,357 |
| France | 4,364,565 |
| Poland | 2,822,954 |
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 | 27,345,412 | 28,484,780 | +1,139,368 |
| Belgium | 7,630,708 | 7,606,716 | -23,992 |
| Germany | 4,970,710 | 3,375,647 | -1,595,063 |
| France | 2,032,276 | 2,332,289 | +300,013 |
| Poland | 1,523,494 | 1,299,460 | -224,034 |
| Spain | 1,426,334 | 1,234,470 | -191,864 |
| Ireland | 287,709 | 250,552 | -37,157 |
| Austria | 485,382 | 0 | -485,382 |
| Czechia | 0 | 29,178 | +29,178 |
| Greece | 12,400 | 10,261 | -2,139 |
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 | 63,948,304 |
| Germany | 11,802,392 |
| Poland | 2,863,902 |
| Belgium | 2,673,372 |
| Ireland | 2,599,331 |
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 | 33,553,479 | 30,394,825 | -3,158,654 |
| Germany | 6,239,675 | 5,562,717 | -676,958 |
| Poland | 1,512,674 | 1,351,228 | -161,446 |
| Belgium | 696,587 | 1,976,785 | +1,280,198 |
| Ireland | 239,069 | 2,360,262 | +2,121,193 |
| Spain | 1,374,273 | 1,187,659 | -186,614 |
| Italy | 7,686 | 575,817 | +568,131 |
| Austria | 485,382 | 0 | -485,382 |
| France | 103,701 | 24,842 | -78,859 |
| Greece | 55,179 | 38,706 | -16,473 |
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 | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 62,764,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,978,644 |
| Other | 2,604,918 |
| Air transport | 1,748 |
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) | 32,724,747 | 30,040,193 | -2,684,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,544,946 | 13,433,698 | +1,888,752 |
| Other | 1,454,406 | 1,150,512 | -303,894 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,748 | +1,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 20,671,840 |
| London | 19,608,135 |
| Dover | 12,599,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,632,383 |
| Killingholme | 7,524,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,708,916 | 5,962,924 | -8,745,992 |
| London | 10,394,348 | 9,213,787 | -1,180,561 |
| Dover | 5,837,085 | 6,762,366 | +925,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,459,020 | 9,173,363 | +7,714,343 |
| Killingholme | 3,710,089 | 3,814,359 | +104,270 |
| Harwich | 3,334,533 | 3,526,095 | +191,562 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,088,431 | 3,320,671 | +232,240 |
| 000 | 1,454,406 | 1,150,512 | -303,894 |
| Portsmouth | 830,712 | 681,335 | -149,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 549,248 | 392,926 | -156,322 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 48 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 48 |
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 47 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| NOEL FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 180,912 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,275 |
| United States | 49,999 |
| Austria | 38,639 |
| France | 33,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 91,496 | 89,416 | -2,080 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,256 | 24,019 | -49,237 |
| United States | 24,956 | 25,043 | +87 |
| Austria | 20,454 | 18,185 | -2,269 |
| France | 17,689 | 15,932 | -1,757 |
| Ireland | 24,137 | 6,300 | -17,837 |
| South Africa | 12,918 | 8,272 | -4,646 |
| China | 0 | 8,283 | +8,283 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 1,123 | +1,123 |
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 | 30,363 |
| Netherlands | 74 |
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 | 24,069 | 6,294 | -17,775 |
| Netherlands | 68 | 6 | -62 |
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) | 253,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,194 |
| Other | 30,437 |
| Air transport | 16,676 |
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) | 129,639 | 123,533 | -6,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,860 | 57,334 | -46,526 |
| Other | 24,137 | 6,300 | -17,837 |
| Air transport | 7,270 | 9,406 | +2,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 118,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,415 |
| Dover | 66,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 86,174 | 32,291 | -53,883 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,496 | 17,836 | -73,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 74,415 | +74,415 |
| Dover | 38,143 | 28,810 | -9,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,312 | 18,295 | +4,983 |
| 000 | 24,137 | 6,300 | -17,837 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,270 | 9,406 | +2,136 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,748 | +6,748 |
| Felixstowe | 4,374 | 0 | -4,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,472 | +2,472 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069078
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A Dutch cheese, semi-hard and creamy, available in young and aged varieties