Import/export HS code 18069011: Alcoholic cocoa products
Cocoa-based foods or drinks that contain alcohol, like chocolate liqueurs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,084,313 |
| Belgium | 8,907,482 |
| Poland | 5,750,926 |
| Germany | 4,051,789 |
| Italy | 3,736,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,712,288 | 8,372,025 | -2,340,263 |
| Belgium | 5,187,810 | 3,719,672 | -1,468,138 |
| Poland | 2,470,301 | 3,280,625 | +810,324 |
| Germany | 2,123,056 | 1,928,733 | -194,323 |
| Italy | 1,960,975 | 1,775,631 | -185,344 |
| Denmark | 1,103,432 | 1,297,715 | +194,283 |
| France | 557,740 | 1,330,745 | +773,005 |
| Sweden | 1,219,275 | 35,198 | -1,184,077 |
| Netherlands | 277,135 | 115,222 | -161,913 |
| Switzerland | 90,638 | 61,676 | -28,962 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,856,653 |
| Poland | 8,146,145 |
| Germany | 6,640,813 |
| Belgium | 5,638,937 |
| Italy | 3,916,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,504,835 | 8,351,818 | -2,153,017 |
| Poland | 3,651,428 | 4,494,717 | +843,289 |
| Germany | 3,646,376 | 2,994,437 | -651,939 |
| Belgium | 3,124,632 | 2,514,305 | -610,327 |
| Italy | 2,064,308 | 1,852,363 | -211,945 |
| Denmark | 1,877,085 | 817,820 | -1,059,265 |
| France | 461,364 | 491,982 | +30,618 |
| Netherlands | 100,202 | 250,036 | +149,834 |
| Switzerland | 90,638 | 72,176 | -18,462 |
| Estonia | 111,339 | 2,055 | -109,284 |
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 | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +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) | 37,008,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,794,339 |
| Air transport | 2,725,118 |
| Other | 584,802 |
| Road transport | 45,779 |
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) | 20,273,898 | 16,734,211 | -3,539,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,923,910 | 3,870,429 | -53,481 |
| Air transport | 1,416,778 | 1,308,340 | -108,438 |
| Other | 420,247 | 164,555 | -255,692 |
| Road transport | 19,700 | 26,079 | +6,379 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 28,686 | +28,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,130,831 |
| Holyhead | 12,108,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,392,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,509,883 |
| London | 2,005,888 |
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 | 7,596,738 | 7,534,093 | -62,645 |
| Holyhead | 6,401,561 | 5,707,190 | -694,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,139,729 | 2,252,729 | -887,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,813,616 | 1,696,267 | -117,349 |
| London | 1,061,935 | 943,953 | -117,982 |
| Runcorn | 855,401 | 1,092,205 | +236,804 |
| Coventry Airport | 921,840 | 876,969 | -44,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,643,127 | 144,907 | -1,498,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 494,320 | 643,231 | +148,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 482,774 | 415,035 | -67,739 |
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 | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CREME D' OR LIMITED | 48 |
| THE HOUSE OF SARUNDS LIMITED | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 44 |
| TJX UK | 42 |
| BARONIE UK LIMITED | 38 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| KM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LTD | 33 |
| LINDT & SPRUNGLI (U.K.) LIMITED | 31 |
| MACINTYRE SCOTT & CO. LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,005,518 |
| Ireland | 1,807,230 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,789,146 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,101,488 |
| Canada | 767,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,607,190 | 1,398,328 | -208,862 |
| Ireland | 998,306 | 808,924 | -189,382 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,387,795 | 401,351 | -986,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 718,814 | 382,674 | -336,140 |
| Canada | 416,278 | 351,297 | -64,981 |
| Singapore | 466,041 | 130,548 | -335,493 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 250,913 | 281,045 | +30,132 |
| Australia | 259,538 | 118,381 | -141,157 |
| Netherlands | 127,170 | 154,025 | +26,855 |
| Japan | 17,093 | 175,878 | +158,785 |
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 | 1,329,139 |
| Belgium | 41,569 |
| Ireland | 31,798 |
| Germany | 31,175 |
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 | 711,465 | 617,674 | -93,791 |
| Belgium | 30,134 | 11,435 | -18,699 |
| Ireland | 19,107 | 12,691 | -6,416 |
| Germany | 12,252 | 18,923 | +6,671 |
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) | 8,308,426 |
| Other | 1,469,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,250,550 |
| Air transport | 1,014,980 |
| Road transport | 3,685 |
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) | 5,011,322 | 3,297,104 | -1,714,218 |
| Other | 790,552 | 678,453 | -112,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 716,316 | 534,234 | -182,082 |
| Air transport | 506,052 | 508,928 | +2,876 |
| Road transport | 3,685 | 0 | -3,685 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,672,106 |
| 000 | 1,469,005 |
| Southampton | 1,422,925 |
| Felixstowe | 1,248,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 990,419 |
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 Gateway Port | 3,248,424 | 1,423,682 | -1,824,742 |
| 000 | 790,552 | 678,453 | -112,099 |
| Southampton | 610,147 | 812,778 | +202,631 |
| Felixstowe | 629,644 | 618,409 | -11,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 539,044 | 451,375 | -87,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,620 | 379,472 | -52,148 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,021 | 284,111 | +82,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,965 | 115,946 | -123,019 |
| Holyhead | 140,464 | 63,928 | -76,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,346 | 23,481 | -72,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 18069011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cocoa-based foods or drinks that contain alcohol, like chocolate liqueurs