Import/export HS code 18062080: Chocolate flavor coating
A chocolate-based coating used for candies, cakes, and other sweets
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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 | 12,547,249 |
| Switzerland | 10,925,021 |
| Hungary | 3,695,829 |
| Netherlands | 2,964,692 |
| Spain | 913,520 |
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 | 4,841,427 | 7,705,822 | +2,864,395 |
| Switzerland | 3,663,994 | 7,261,027 | +3,597,033 |
| Hungary | 1,269,723 | 2,426,106 | +1,156,383 |
| Netherlands | 551,731 | 2,412,961 | +1,861,230 |
| Spain | 315,072 | 598,448 | +283,376 |
| Italy | 179,174 | 470,196 | +291,022 |
| France | 242,692 | 293,026 | +50,334 |
| Poland | 60,070 | 285,533 | +225,463 |
| Ireland | 24,868 | 81,248 | +56,380 |
| Romania | 0 | 95,729 | +95,729 |
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 | 11,017,685 |
| Belgium | 9,982,796 |
| Hungary | 3,909,530 |
| Netherlands | 3,870,459 |
| Spain | 1,003,369 |
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 | 3,663,994 | 7,353,691 | +3,689,697 |
| Belgium | 3,802,097 | 6,180,699 | +2,378,602 |
| Hungary | 1,522,618 | 2,386,912 | +864,294 |
| Netherlands | 902,999 | 2,967,460 | +2,064,461 |
| Spain | 327,137 | 676,232 | +349,095 |
| Italy | 235,560 | 488,609 | +253,049 |
| Germany | 1,379 | 352,360 | +350,981 |
| Poland | 60,070 | 290,193 | +230,123 |
| France | 69,599 | 83,775 | +14,176 |
| Romania | 0 | 95,729 | +95,729 |
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 | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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) | 30,809,465 |
| Other | 1,382,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,935 |
| Road transport | 383,319 |
| Air transport | 2,687 |
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) | 10,463,461 | 20,346,004 | +9,882,543 |
| Other | 563,368 | 818,658 | +255,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,251 | 402,684 | +367,433 |
| Road transport | 172,261 | 211,058 | +38,797 |
| Air transport | 2,687 | 0 | -2,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,835,727 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,624,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,022,603 |
| Harwich | 1,566,367 |
| 000 | 1,382,026 |
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 | 6,678,623 | 11,157,104 | +4,478,481 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,308,449 | 4,315,753 | +2,007,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 517,063 | 1,505,540 | +988,477 |
| Harwich | 346,118 | 1,220,249 | +874,131 |
| 000 | 563,368 | 818,658 | +255,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,689 | 1,269,602 | +1,215,913 |
| Killingholme | 140,250 | 647,906 | +507,656 |
| ZLC | 201,185 | 247,846 | +46,661 |
| London | 139,997 | 224,674 | +84,677 |
| Hull | 51,949 | 260,680 | +208,731 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,166,592 |
| Ireland | 1,533,660 |
| Poland | 243,227 |
| Singapore | 203,419 |
| France | 200,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 922,090 | 2,244,502 | +1,322,412 |
| Ireland | 691,815 | 841,845 | +150,030 |
| Poland | 243,227 | 0 | -243,227 |
| Singapore | 47,208 | 156,211 | +109,003 |
| France | 155,983 | 44,785 | -111,198 |
| Germany | 61,689 | 137,774 | +76,085 |
| United States | 14,660 | 183,279 | +168,619 |
| Netherlands | 82,794 | 75,182 | -7,612 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,351 | 139,106 | +129,755 |
| Turkey | 34,093 | 15,202 | -18,891 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 834,776 |
| XU | 358,971 |
| Hungary | 91 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 368,876 | 465,900 | +97,024 |
| XU | 132,043 | 226,928 | +94,885 |
| Hungary | 0 | 91 | +91 |
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) | 4,369,206 |
| Other | 1,193,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,775 |
| Air transport | 258,868 |
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) | 1,688,965 | 2,680,241 | +991,276 |
| Other | 500,919 | 692,919 | +192,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,296 | 329,479 | +195,183 |
| Air transport | 11,737 | 247,131 | +235,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,977,040 |
| 000 | 1,193,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,991 |
| Holyhead | 213,086 |
| Southampton | 172,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,501,198 | 2,475,842 | +974,644 |
| 000 | 500,919 | 692,919 | +192,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,259 | 245,732 | +236,473 |
| Holyhead | 126,029 | 87,057 | -38,972 |
| Southampton | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,545 | 51,745 | -38,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,122 | 76,764 | +18,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,254 | 75,182 | +62,928 |
| Felixstowe | 11,289 | 16,098 | +4,809 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,573 | 13,462 | +3,889 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18062080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chocolate-based coating used for candies, cakes, and other sweets