Import/export HS code 18061030: High-sugar cocoa powder
Cocoa powder with a lot of sugar, great for making sweet desserts and drinks
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.
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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 | 1,117,486 |
| France | 1,081,509 |
| Germany | 633,089 |
| Switzerland | 628,918 |
| Netherlands | 521,861 |
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 | 906,237 | +694,988 |
| France | 614,349 | 467,160 | -147,189 |
| Germany | 280,833 | 352,256 | +71,423 |
| Switzerland | 479,151 | 149,767 | -329,384 |
| Netherlands | 521,861 | 0 | -521,861 |
| Italy | 4,049 | 199,886 | +195,837 |
| Colombia | 48,039 | 128,944 | +80,905 |
| Sweden | 103,574 | 28,794 | -74,780 |
| China | 50,205 | 57,819 | +7,614 |
| 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 | 1,333,283 |
| France | 1,022,128 |
| Germany | 667,026 |
| Netherlands | 529,865 |
| Belgium | 352,785 |
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 | 480,575 | 852,708 | +372,133 |
| France | 561,955 | 460,173 | -101,782 |
| Germany | 330,671 | 336,355 | +5,684 |
| Netherlands | 521,861 | 8,004 | -513,857 |
| Belgium | 202,623 | 150,162 | -52,461 |
| Sweden | 112,200 | 109,611 | -2,589 |
| Italy | 4,049 | 199,886 | +195,837 |
| Colombia | 48,039 | 128,944 | +80,905 |
| China | 50,205 | 57,819 | +7,614 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,545,408 |
| Road transport | 924,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,919 |
| Air transport | 79,935 |
| Other | 19,020 |
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) | 1,997,105 | 1,548,303 | -448,802 |
| Road transport | 268,474 | 655,531 | +387,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,222 | 175,697 | +99,475 |
| Air transport | 28,120 | 51,815 | +23,695 |
| Other | 8,844 | 10,176 | +1,332 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,294,387 |
| Portsmouth | 836,468 |
| Dover | 752,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 745,675 |
| Felixstowe | 470,775 |
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 | 441,679 | 852,708 | +411,029 |
| Portsmouth | 452,362 | 384,106 | -68,256 |
| Dover | 369,957 | 382,839 | +12,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,305 | 430,370 | +115,065 |
| Felixstowe | 389,144 | 81,631 | -307,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,233 | 46,298 | -67,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,929 | 89,183 | +68,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,873 | 0 | -107,873 |
| Harwich | 99,587 | 2,361 | -97,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,110 | 41,806 | +14,696 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 370,395 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 319,383 |
| Gibraltar | 273,990 |
| 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 | 143,283 | 227,112 | +83,829 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 178,069 | 141,314 | -36,755 |
| Gibraltar | 61,273 | 212,717 | +151,444 |
| United States | 213,809 | 46,629 | -167,180 |
| Turkey | 42,607 | 74,448 | +31,841 |
| Saudi Arabia | 95,589 | 0 | -95,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,047 | 62,470 | +29,423 |
| 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 | 11,598 |
| XI | 1,269 |
| Ireland | 435 |
| Belgium | 25 |
| China | 18 |
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 | 8,583 | 3,015 | -5,568 |
| XI | 591 | 678 | +87 |
| Ireland | 388 | 47 | -341 |
| Belgium | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| China | 0 | 18 | +18 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 0 | -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) | 884,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 633,764 |
| Air transport | 407,608 |
| Other | 15,766 |
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) | 450,290 | 434,334 | -15,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,555 | 431,209 | +228,654 |
| Air transport | 270,337 | 137,271 | -133,066 |
| Other | 10,056 | 5,710 | -4,346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 372,931 |
| Southampton | 286,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 242,905 |
| 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 | 242,333 | 130,598 | -111,735 |
| Southampton | 193,361 | 93,306 | -100,055 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,745 | 203,366 | +134,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,668 | 193,237 | +143,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,781 | 94,436 | -31,345 |
| Felixstowe | 66,228 | 126,398 | +60,170 |
| Newhaven | 40,078 | 99,728 | +59,650 |
| 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