Import/export HS code 180320: Cocoa paste without fat
Cocoa paste that has had some or all of its fat removed, often used in low-fat or specialty chocolate products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 658,311 |
| Ecuador | 270,957 |
| Peru | 157,515 |
| France | 118,116 |
| Spain | 32,414 |
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 | 0 | 658,311 | +658,311 |
| Ecuador | 78,500 | 192,457 | +113,957 |
| Peru | 91,640 | 65,875 | -25,765 |
| France | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Spain | 25,270 | 7,144 | -18,126 |
| Belgium | 4,000 | 6,150 | +2,150 |
| Colombia | 3,855 | 0 | -3,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,215 | +2,215 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,189 | +2,189 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,535 | +1,535 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 583,146 |
| Ecuador | 270,957 |
| Peru | 157,515 |
| Germany | 118,116 |
| Netherlands | 75,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 | 583,146 | +583,146 |
| Ecuador | 78,500 | 192,457 | +113,957 |
| Peru | 91,640 | 65,875 | -25,765 |
| Germany | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 75,165 | +75,165 |
| Spain | 25,270 | 9,036 | -16,234 |
| Belgium | 4,000 | 4,258 | +258 |
| Colombia | 3,855 | 0 | -3,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,215 | +2,215 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,189 | +2,189 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 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) | 787,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,329 |
| Air transport | 40,203 |
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) | 1,483 | 785,715 | +784,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,320 | 256,009 | +80,689 |
| Air transport | 27,935 | 12,268 | -15,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 583,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 288,894 |
| Southampton | 123,418 |
| Dover | 118,116 |
| Harwich | 75,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 583,146 | +583,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,347 | 195,547 | +102,200 |
| Southampton | 62,956 | 60,462 | -2,494 |
| Dover | 0 | 118,116 | +118,116 |
| Harwich | 0 | 75,165 | +75,165 |
| London | 18,500 | 7,144 | -11,356 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,080 | 0 | -22,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,047 | +6,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,855 | 1,892 | -1,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,329 | +4,329 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,177,039 |
| Uruguay | 2,081,928 |
| Netherlands | 329,053 |
| Portugal | 292,601 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,020,724 | 3,156,315 | +135,591 |
| Uruguay | 1,647,684 | 434,244 | -1,213,440 |
| Netherlands | 185,107 | 143,946 | -41,161 |
| Portugal | 292,601 | 0 | -292,601 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,748 | 0 | -174,748 |
| Malta | 0 | 78,032 | +78,032 |
| Finland | 0 | 56,530 | +56,530 |
| Bulgaria | 10,817 | 0 | -10,817 |
| United States | 2,458 | 7,520 | +5,062 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 5,969 | +5,969 |
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) | 9,207,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,817 |
| Air transport | 1,887 |
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) | 5,323,322 | 3,884,668 | -1,438,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,817 | 0 | -10,817 |
| Air transport | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,769,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,226,256 |
| Felixstowe | 158,975 |
| Thamesport | 51,369 |
| Dover | 10,817 |
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 | 3,461,091 | 3,308,187 | -152,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,824,890 | 401,366 | -1,423,524 |
| Felixstowe | 37,341 | 121,634 | +84,293 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 51,369 | +51,369 |
| Dover | 10,817 | 0 | -10,817 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
Quick facts
HS code: 180320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa paste that has had some or all of its fat removed, often used in low-fat or specialty chocolate products