Import/export HS code 04069079: Esrom and Saint-Nectaire cheese
European cheeses, Esrom is Danish and semi-soft, Saint-Nectaire is French and creamy
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 24,956,573 |
| France | 7,006,731 |
| Italy | 1,795,588 |
| Ireland | 34,331 |
| United States | 30,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 22,475,007 | 2,481,566 | -19,993,441 |
| France | 3,050,169 | 3,956,562 | +906,393 |
| Italy | 934,517 | 861,071 | -73,446 |
| Ireland | 22,782 | 11,549 | -11,233 |
| United States | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Belgium | 9,808 | 0 | -9,808 |
| Poland | 0 | 945 | +945 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 25,633,462 |
| France | 6,304,547 |
| Italy | 1,829,359 |
| United States | 30,437 |
| Germany | 2,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 23,151,896 | 2,481,566 | -20,670,330 |
| France | 2,359,669 | 3,944,878 | +1,585,209 |
| Italy | 956,604 | 872,755 | -83,849 |
| United States | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Germany | 2,374 | 0 | -2,374 |
| Poland | 0 | 945 | +945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -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) | 33,729,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,441 |
| Other | 33,289 |
| Air transport | 30,437 |
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) | 26,462,876 | 7,266,370 | -19,196,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,667 | 33,774 | +26,107 |
| Other | 21,740 | 11,549 | -10,191 |
| Air transport | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,628,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,503,930 |
| Portsmouth | 1,322,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,081,279 |
| Newhaven | 171,704 |
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 | 22,200,457 | 5,428,080 | -16,772,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,273,848 | 1,230,082 | -1,043,766 |
| Portsmouth | 1,012,090 | 310,716 | -701,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 801,342 | 279,937 | -521,405 |
| Newhaven | 171,704 | 0 | -171,704 |
| 000 | 21,740 | 11,549 | -10,191 |
| GSY | 0 | 32,304 | +32,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 30,437 | +30,437 |
| Poole | 4,750 | 19,025 | +14,275 |
| Jersey | 6,352 | 0 | -6,352 |
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 | 31 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 48 |
| BEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 46 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 32 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 31 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 31 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| THE HAM AND CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 279,491 |
| Cyprus | 21,390 |
| Bermuda | 5,576 |
| Iceland | 3,037 |
| Ireland | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 279,491 | +279,491 |
| Cyprus | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Bermuda | 5,576 | 0 | -5,576 |
| Iceland | 3,037 | 0 | -3,037 |
| Ireland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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 | 6 |
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 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 285,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,390 |
| Air transport | 3,037 |
| Other | 6 |
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) | 5,576 | 279,491 | +273,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Air transport | 3,037 | 0 | -3,037 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 279,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,390 |
| Southampton | 5,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 279,491 | +279,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,390 | 0 | -21,390 |
| Southampton | 5,576 | 0 | -5,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,112 | 0 | -2,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 925 | 0 | -925 |
| 000 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069079
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: European cheeses, Esrom is Danish and semi-soft, Saint-Nectaire is French and creamy