Import/export HS code 04069093: Cheese with over 72% fat
Cheese with a fat content exceeding 72%, extremely rich and luxurious
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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 | 11,520,639 |
| Denmark | 10,932,833 |
| Netherlands | 4,967,233 |
| Germany | 2,158,786 |
| Greece | 1,711,662 |
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 | 6,239,929 | 5,280,710 | -959,219 |
| Denmark | 5,646,324 | 5,286,509 | -359,815 |
| Netherlands | 2,446,921 | 2,520,312 | +73,391 |
| Germany | 1,622,726 | 536,060 | -1,086,666 |
| Greece | 784,806 | 926,856 | +142,050 |
| Ireland | 504,222 | 394,333 | -109,889 |
| Italy | 481,816 | 112,046 | -369,770 |
| Belgium | 135,719 | 369,555 | +233,836 |
| Spain | 190,200 | 176,289 | -13,911 |
| Romania | 27,333 | 79,893 | +52,560 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 10,047,567 |
| France | 9,992,791 |
| Netherlands | 5,542,027 |
| Greece | 1,982,433 |
| Austria | 1,463,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,162,524 | 4,885,043 | -277,481 |
| France | 5,665,455 | 4,327,336 | -1,338,119 |
| Netherlands | 2,799,628 | 2,742,399 | -57,229 |
| Greece | 815,777 | 1,166,656 | +350,879 |
| Austria | 782,987 | 680,910 | -102,077 |
| Germany | 792,257 | 617,910 | -174,347 |
| Italy | 1,271,985 | 128,205 | -1,143,780 |
| Ireland | 491,915 | 389,236 | -102,679 |
| Spain | 186,744 | 174,466 | -12,278 |
| Belgium | 0 | 135,546 | +135,546 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 32,728,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 868,846 |
| Other | 229,953 |
| Rail transport | 16,240 |
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) | 17,765,472 | 14,963,325 | -2,802,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,888 | 625,958 | +383,070 |
| Other | 74,465 | 155,488 | +81,023 |
| Rail transport | 10,758 | 5,482 | -5,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,436,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,535,870 |
| Dover | 5,873,292 |
| Portsmouth | 4,627,075 |
| Harwich | 3,386,529 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,370,794 | 4,065,756 | +694,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,850,915 | 2,684,955 | -1,165,960 |
| Dover | 2,855,254 | 3,018,038 | +162,784 |
| Portsmouth | 2,361,637 | 2,265,438 | -96,199 |
| Harwich | 2,752,034 | 634,495 | -2,117,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,641,084 | 1,563,930 | -77,154 |
| London | 112,907 | 551,296 | +438,389 |
| Holyhead | 353,596 | 270,964 | -82,632 |
| Purfleet | 188,355 | 320,952 | +132,597 |
| Killingholme | 269,666 | 65,414 | -204,252 |
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 | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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 |
| FAYREFIELD FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTHONY ROWCLIFFE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| RONDANINI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EURILAIT LIMITED | 48 |
| FUTURA FOODS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARLA FOODS UK PLC | 48 |
| EXPO FOODS LTD | 48 |
| CARRON LODGE LIMITED | 47 |
| EMMI UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 25,930 |
| Ireland | 21,915 |
| Iceland | 14,888 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 25,930 | +25,930 |
| Ireland | 17,772 | 4,143 | -13,629 |
| Iceland | 12,204 | 2,684 | -9,520 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,205 | +1,205 |
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 | 3,101 |
| Greece | 422 |
| Denmark | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,101 | 0 | -3,101 |
| Greece | 422 | 0 | -422 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6 | +6 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,658 |
| Other | 12,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 0 | 28,365 | +28,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,204 | 1,454 | -10,750 |
| Other | 8,614 | 4,143 | -4,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,158 | 0 | -9,158 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,135 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,658 |
| 000 | 12,757 |
| Holyhead | 6,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,048 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 0 | 27,135 | +27,135 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,204 | 1,454 | -10,750 |
| 000 | 8,614 | 4,143 | -4,471 |
| Holyhead | 6,110 | 0 | -6,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,048 | 0 | -3,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,230 | +1,230 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04069093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cheese with a fat content exceeding 72%, extremely rich and luxurious