Import/export HS code 18061030: High-sugar cocoa powder
Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,083,369 |
| France | 1,071,589 |
| Netherlands | 747,287 |
| Switzerland | 671,860 |
| Germany | 585,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 211,249 | 872,120 | +660,871 |
| France | 623,613 | 447,976 | -175,637 |
| Netherlands | 747,287 | 0 | -747,287 |
| Switzerland | 493,606 | 178,254 | -315,352 |
| Germany | 263,457 | 322,260 | +58,803 |
| Italy | 60,953 | 199,886 | +138,933 |
| Colombia | 20,929 | 156,054 | +135,125 |
| Sweden | 88,319 | 44,049 | -44,270 |
| China | 50,205 | 53,889 | +3,684 |
| Turkey | 0 | 45,699 | +45,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,430,784 |
| France | 954,274 |
| Netherlands | 755,291 |
| Germany | 619,654 |
| Belgium | 334,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 549,589 | 881,195 | +331,606 |
| France | 514,302 | 439,972 | -74,330 |
| Netherlands | 747,287 | 8,004 | -739,283 |
| Germany | 313,295 | 306,359 | -6,936 |
| Belgium | 202,623 | 131,622 | -71,001 |
| Italy | 60,953 | 199,886 | +138,933 |
| Sweden | 96,945 | 109,289 | +12,344 |
| Colombia | 20,929 | 156,054 | +135,125 |
| China | 50,205 | 53,889 | +3,684 |
| Turkey | 0 | 45,699 | +45,699 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 3,734,512 |
| Road transport | 966,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,989 |
| Air transport | 80,923 |
| Other | 19,342 |
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) | 2,261,479 | 1,473,033 | -788,446 |
| Road transport | 282,929 | 684,018 | +401,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,222 | 171,767 | +95,545 |
| Air transport | 1,998 | 78,925 | +76,927 |
| Other | 7,834 | 11,508 | +3,674 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,337,329 |
| Dover | 945,854 |
| Portsmouth | 764,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 677,593 |
| Felixstowe | 482,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 456,134 | 881,195 | +425,061 |
| Dover | 584,473 | 361,381 | -223,092 |
| Portsmouth | 397,394 | 366,821 | -30,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 283,428 | 394,165 | +110,737 |
| Felixstowe | 400,877 | 81,631 | -319,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,120 | 45,976 | -128,144 |
| Killingholme | 56,904 | 59,453 | +2,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,052 | 0 | -116,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,929 | 89,183 | +68,254 |
| Harwich | 99,587 | 2,361 | -97,226 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 383,421 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 319,383 |
| Gibraltar | 270,688 |
| United States | 260,438 |
| Turkey | 117,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 130,551 | 252,870 | +122,319 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 178,069 | 141,314 | -36,755 |
| Gibraltar | 47,468 | 223,220 | +175,752 |
| United States | 213,809 | 46,629 | -167,180 |
| Turkey | 42,607 | 74,448 | +31,841 |
| Saudi Arabia | 108,686 | 0 | -108,686 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,047 | 61,188 | +28,141 |
| Singapore | 40,141 | 26,690 | -13,451 |
| Malta | 35,982 | 747 | -35,235 |
| Chile | 0 | 36,555 | +36,555 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,180 |
| XU | 2,374 |
| XI | 997 |
| Ireland | 495 |
| Belgium | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,077 | 3,103 | -4,974 |
| XU | 431 | 1,943 | +1,512 |
| XI | 423 | 574 | +151 |
| Ireland | 448 | 47 | -401 |
| Belgium | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| China | 0 | 18 | +18 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 881,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 643,675 |
| Air transport | 428,216 |
| Other | 15,094 |
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) | 439,535 | 442,073 | +2,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 187,658 | 456,017 | +268,359 |
| Air transport | 286,989 | 141,227 | -145,762 |
| Other | 9,404 | 5,690 | -3,714 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,424 |
| Southampton | 286,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 253,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,217 |
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 | 258,985 | 136,439 | -122,546 |
| Southampton | 192,396 | 94,271 | -98,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,928 | 203,335 | +137,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,588 | 215,999 | +178,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,781 | 94,436 | -31,345 |
| Felixstowe | 66,228 | 126,398 | +60,170 |
| Newhaven | 31,389 | 108,417 | +77,028 |
| Holyhead | 71,439 | 5,438 | -66,001 |
| 499 | 0 | 42,656 | +42,656 |
| London | 19,880 | 0 | -19,880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18061030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks