Import/export HS code 04069084: Brie cheese
A French soft cheese, similar to Camembert, with a mild and buttery flavor
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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 | 71,097,190 |
| Belgium | 10,073,205 |
| Germany | 5,603,526 |
| Spain | 504,389 |
| Ireland | 410,255 |
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 | 37,843,448 | 33,253,742 | -4,589,706 |
| Belgium | 5,573,535 | 4,499,670 | -1,073,865 |
| Germany | 2,807,819 | 2,795,707 | -12,112 |
| Spain | 167,453 | 336,936 | +169,483 |
| Ireland | 240,534 | 169,721 | -70,813 |
| Netherlands | 146,444 | 0 | -146,444 |
| Italy | 43,567 | 5,715 | -37,852 |
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 | 83,882,791 |
| Belgium | 1,657,939 |
| Germany | 526,098 |
| Spain | 505,107 |
| Italy | 317,127 |
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 | 44,390,469 | 39,492,322 | -4,898,147 |
| Belgium | 1,234,413 | 423,526 | -810,887 |
| Germany | 401,894 | 124,204 | -277,690 |
| Spain | 166,572 | 338,535 | +171,963 |
| Italy | 19,569 | 297,558 | +277,989 |
| Netherlands | 187,309 | 57,918 | -129,391 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 79,090,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,070,063 |
| Other | 723,705 |
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) | 42,083,249 | 37,007,274 | -5,075,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,343,274 | 3,726,789 | -616,485 |
| Other | 396,277 | 327,428 | -68,849 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 29,252,149 |
| Portsmouth | 22,065,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,088,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,713,384 |
| London | 6,161,759 |
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 | 13,059,225 | 16,192,924 | +3,133,699 |
| Portsmouth | 11,934,691 | 10,130,553 | -1,804,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,427,272 | 7,661,582 | -4,765,690 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,075,669 | 2,637,715 | -1,437,954 |
| London | 3,264,349 | 2,897,410 | -366,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 781,315 | 652,698 | -128,617 |
| Middlesbrough | 425,469 | 419,118 | -6,351 |
| 000 | 396,277 | 327,428 | -68,849 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 48 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| LACTALIS MCLELLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 46 |
| MONS FROMAGER-AFFINEUR LIMITED | 46 |
| CASTELLI UK LIMITED | 43 |
| SODIAAL UK LIMITED | 41 |
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+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 178,791 |
| Ireland | 172,024 |
| United States | 104,858 |
| Iceland | 83,248 |
| 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 | 83,808 | 94,983 | +11,175 |
| Ireland | 90,087 | 81,937 | -8,150 |
| United States | 55,758 | 49,100 | -6,658 |
| Iceland | 41,694 | 41,554 | -140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,388 | 0 | -28,388 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,654 | 12,456 | +4,802 |
| France | 2,573 | 7,532 | +4,959 |
| Singapore | 2,006 | 2,445 | +439 |
| 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 | 61,804 |
| Spain | 16,355 |
| Ireland | 1,242 |
| XI | 383 |
| Germany | 265 |
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 | 38,824 | 22,980 | -15,844 |
| Spain | 6,975 | 9,380 | +2,405 |
| Ireland | 677 | 565 | -112 |
| XI | 101 | 282 | +181 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,382 |
| Air transport | 123,085 |
| Other | 102,263 |
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) | 76,287 | 124,127 | +47,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,347 | 75,035 | -29,312 |
| Air transport | 75,813 | 47,272 | -28,541 |
| Other | 56,950 | 45,313 | -11,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 181,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,128 |
| 000 | 102,263 |
| Birmingham Airport | 74,587 |
| Holyhead | 57,756 |
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 | 86,219 | 94,983 | +8,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,028 | 49,100 | -18,928 |
| 000 | 56,950 | 45,313 | -11,637 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,771 | 34,816 | -4,955 |
| Holyhead | 20,867 | 36,889 | +16,022 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,064 | 0 | -27,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,978 | 12,456 | +3,478 |
| Dover | 2,573 | 5,397 | +2,824 |
| Middlesbrough | 941 | 6,738 | +5,797 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,445 | +2,445 |
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