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 | 12,947,293 |
| Switzerland | 11,287,424 |
| Hungary | 3,730,765 |
| Netherlands | 3,103,662 |
| Spain | 946,211 |
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 | 5,052,515 | 7,894,778 | +2,842,263 |
| Switzerland | 3,961,092 | 7,326,332 | +3,365,240 |
| Hungary | 1,298,630 | 2,432,135 | +1,133,505 |
| Netherlands | 560,574 | 2,543,088 | +1,982,514 |
| Spain | 347,570 | 598,641 | +251,071 |
| Italy | 211,290 | 484,555 | +273,265 |
| France | 226,076 | 390,849 | +164,773 |
| Poland | 64,765 | 304,118 | +239,353 |
| Germany | 439 | 115,467 | +115,028 |
| Ireland | 22,666 | 81,013 | +58,347 |
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 | 11,381,295 |
| Belgium | 10,426,947 |
| Netherlands | 4,029,993 |
| Hungary | 3,969,674 |
| Spain | 1,034,862 |
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 | 3,961,092 | 7,420,203 | +3,459,111 |
| Belgium | 4,027,783 | 6,399,164 | +2,371,381 |
| Netherlands | 921,538 | 3,108,455 | +2,186,917 |
| Hungary | 1,475,864 | 2,493,810 | +1,017,946 |
| Spain | 358,437 | 676,425 | +317,988 |
| Italy | 270,447 | 499,121 | +228,674 |
| Germany | 59,672 | 314,363 | +254,691 |
| Poland | 64,765 | 308,778 | +244,013 |
| France | 62,725 | 94,463 | +31,738 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | +3 |
| 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) | 31,968,716 |
| Other | 1,374,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 442,073 |
| Road transport | 380,844 |
| 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) | 11,084,013 | 20,884,703 | +9,800,690 |
| Other | 542,860 | 831,316 | +288,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,251 | 406,822 | +371,571 |
| Road transport | 168,579 | 212,265 | +43,686 |
| 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 | 18,523,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,950,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,156,963 |
| Harwich | 1,565,578 |
| 000 | 1,374,176 |
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 | 7,088,789 | 11,434,467 | +4,345,678 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,513,109 | 4,437,650 | +1,924,541 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 529,283 | 1,627,680 | +1,098,397 |
| Harwich | 321,448 | 1,244,130 | +922,682 |
| 000 | 542,860 | 831,316 | +288,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,689 | 1,315,203 | +1,261,514 |
| Killingholme | 216,566 | 571,590 | +355,024 |
| ZLC | 197,503 | 249,053 | +51,550 |
| London | 91,316 | 246,162 | +154,846 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 3,202,455 |
| Ireland | 1,545,112 |
| France | 256,358 |
| Poland | 243,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,841 |
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 | 997,201 | 2,205,254 | +1,208,053 |
| Ireland | 710,820 | 834,292 | +123,472 |
| France | 155,983 | 100,375 | -55,608 |
| Poland | 243,227 | 0 | -243,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,351 | 202,490 | +193,139 |
| Singapore | 47,208 | 156,211 | +109,003 |
| Germany | 112,069 | 87,394 | -24,675 |
| United States | 14,660 | 183,279 | +168,619 |
| Netherlands | 82,794 | 75,182 | -7,612 |
| Italy | 0 | 88,393 | +88,393 |
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 | 851,862 |
| 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 | 379,312 | 472,550 | +93,238 |
| 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) | 4,503,806 |
| Other | 1,210,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 467,069 |
| Air transport | 318,341 |
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) | 1,790,747 | 2,713,059 | +922,312 |
| Other | 528,970 | 681,967 | +152,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,127 | 328,942 | +190,815 |
| Air transport | 10,554 | 307,787 | +297,233 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,117,287 |
| 000 | 1,210,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,464 |
| Holyhead | 207,706 |
| 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 | 1,615,857 | 2,501,430 | +885,573 |
| 000 | 528,970 | 681,967 | +152,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,076 | 306,388 | +298,312 |
| Holyhead | 126,258 | 81,448 | -44,810 |
| Southampton | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,545 | 52,641 | -37,904 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,138 | 90,481 | +46,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,254 | 75,182 | +62,928 |
| Felixstowe | 11,289 | 16,098 | +4,809 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,573 | 15,860 | +6,287 |
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