Import/export HS code 04069084: Brie cheese
A French soft cheese, similar to Camembert, with a mild and buttery flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 71,410,583 |
| Belgium | 10,074,588 |
| Germany | 5,425,012 |
| Spain | 459,986 |
| Ireland | 413,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 38,308,171 | 33,102,412 | -5,205,759 |
| Belgium | 5,512,035 | 4,562,553 | -949,482 |
| Germany | 2,648,782 | 2,776,230 | +127,448 |
| Spain | 151,931 | 308,055 | +156,124 |
| Ireland | 240,928 | 172,131 | -68,797 |
| Netherlands | 98,950 | 47,494 | -51,456 |
| Italy | 34,563 | 14,719 | -19,844 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 83,946,985 |
| Belgium | 1,657,939 |
| Germany | 602,317 |
| Spain | 460,704 |
| Italy | 312,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 44,563,985 | 39,383,000 | -5,180,985 |
| Belgium | 1,234,413 | 423,526 | -810,887 |
| Germany | 472,155 | 130,162 | -341,993 |
| Spain | 151,050 | 309,654 | +158,604 |
| Italy | 20,801 | 291,689 | +270,888 |
| Netherlands | 139,815 | 105,412 | -34,403 |
| Poland | 26,297 | 0 | -26,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 79,173,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,078,126 |
| Other | 726,995 |
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) | 42,353,518 | 36,820,315 | -5,533,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,254,998 | 3,823,128 | -431,870 |
| Other | 386,844 | 340,151 | -46,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 28,749,792 |
| Portsmouth | 22,128,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,373,385 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,983,480 |
| London | 6,146,038 |
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 | 13,036,820 | 15,712,972 | +2,676,152 |
| Portsmouth | 11,921,544 | 10,207,297 | -1,714,247 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,652,153 | 7,721,232 | -4,930,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,139,467 | 2,844,013 | -1,295,454 |
| London | 3,229,152 | 2,916,886 | -312,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 789,684 | 652,516 | -137,168 |
| Middlesbrough | 396,093 | 419,688 | +23,595 |
| 000 | 386,844 | 340,151 | -46,693 |
| Poole | 317,267 | 38,812 | -278,455 |
| GSY | 0 | 103,251 | +103,251 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRADBURY & SON (BUXTON) LIMITED | 47 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 47 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 47 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 47 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 45 |
| MONS FROMAGER-AFFINEUR LIMITED | 45 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 43 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 190,824 |
| Ireland | 158,073 |
| United States | 104,858 |
| Iceland | 81,632 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 93,877 | 96,947 | +3,070 |
| Ireland | 91,087 | 66,986 | -24,101 |
| United States | 55,758 | 49,100 | -6,658 |
| Iceland | 41,668 | 39,964 | -1,704 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,388 | 0 | -28,388 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,468 | 14,975 | +6,507 |
| France | 2,573 | 6,585 | +4,012 |
| Singapore | 3,141 | 2,445 | -696 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,475 | +1,475 |
| Bahrain | 1,429 | 0 | -1,429 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 64,076 |
| XU | 23,350 |
| Spain | 16,541 |
| Ireland | 1,242 |
| XI | 413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 39,102 | 24,974 | -14,128 |
| XU | 12,081 | 11,269 | -812 |
| Spain | 6,903 | 9,638 | +2,735 |
| Ireland | 576 | 666 | +90 |
| XI | 131 | 282 | +151 |
| Germany | 0 | 265 | +265 |
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) | 199,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,841 |
| Air transport | 123,861 |
| Other | 105,887 |
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) | 116,492 | 83,050 | -33,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,444 | 100,397 | +24,953 |
| Air transport | 75,660 | 48,201 | -27,459 |
| Other | 58,793 | 47,094 | -11,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 194,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,128 |
| 000 | 105,887 |
| Birmingham Airport | 71,089 |
| Holyhead | 40,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 97,229 | 96,947 | -282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,185 | 49,943 | -17,242 |
| 000 | 58,793 | 47,094 | -11,699 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,863 | 33,226 | -4,637 |
| Holyhead | 20,867 | 19,314 | -1,553 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,064 | 0 | -27,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,733 | 14,975 | +4,242 |
| Middlesbrough | 941 | 6,738 | +5,797 |
| Dover | 2,573 | 4,450 | +1,877 |
| Felixstowe | 3,141 | 0 | -3,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069084
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A French soft cheese, similar to Camembert, with a mild and buttery flavor