Fresh cheese imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $837.3 million of fresh cheese in 2024 (195.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $837.3M | 195.3K t |
| 2023 | $755.4M | 184.9K t |
| 2022 | $681.9M | 173.2K t |
| 2021 | $586.3M | 169.6K t |
| 2020 | $575.9M | 188.5K t |
| 2019 | $561.1M | 190.9K t |
| 2018 | $596.1M | 186.9K t |
| 2017 | $556.9M | 190.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh cheese from
Most of the value came from Denmark (23%), Italy (19%), Ireland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $193.9M | 23% |
| Italy | $162.0M | 19% |
| Ireland | $143.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $134.0M | 16% |
| France | $67.5M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $45.8M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $26.4M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $24.6M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $9.9M | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $8.7M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cheese exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh cheese worth $118.1 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (35%), Italy (16%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $41.2M | 35% |
| Italy | $18.4M | 16% |
| Ireland | $17.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 4% |
| France | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh cheese worth $837.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 221 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($193.9 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Ireland (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $556.9 million in 2017 to $837.3 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $643.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh cheese?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $118.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Italy and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $719.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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