Processed cheese imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cheese by the United Kingdom reached $200.2 million in 2024 (34.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $282.4 million.
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 | $200.2M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $217.1M | 35.2K t |
| 2022 | $218.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2021 | $251.5M | 43.0K t |
| 2020 | $282.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $276.0M | 46.3K t |
| 2018 | $271.7M | 49.2K t |
| 2017 | $273.3M | 49.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports processed cheese from
Most of the value came from Belgium (34%), France (21%), Germany (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $67.2M | 34% |
| France | $42.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $27.8M | 14% |
| Austria | $14.9M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 7% |
| Spain | $10.4M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $10.1M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $8.9M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 1% |
| Romania | $943K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $33.3 million of processed cheese in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Sweden (24%), Ireland (19%), Belgium (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $7.9M | 24% |
| Ireland | $6.5M | 19% |
| Belgium | $5.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 12% |
| France | $1.7M | 5% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $956K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $807K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $503K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $452K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported processed cheese worth $200.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($67.2 million), followed by France (21%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $5.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed cheese to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $273.3 million in 2017 to $200.2 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $282.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $248.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export processed cheese?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $33.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Ireland and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $166.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. 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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