Import/export HS code 121293: Sugar cane
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried sugar cane, used mainly for sugar production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uganda | 1,238,655 |
| China | 647,184 |
| Egypt | 155,795 |
| Pakistan | 21,307 |
| Colombia | 12,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 759,574 | 479,081 | -280,493 |
| China | 368,657 | 278,527 | -90,130 |
| Egypt | 75,603 | 80,192 | +4,589 |
| Pakistan | 7,125 | 14,182 | +7,057 |
| Colombia | 6,026 | 6,116 | +90 |
| Germany | 9,955 | 0 | -9,955 |
| Costa Rica | 3,801 | 3,305 | -496 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 5,207 | +5,207 |
| Netherlands | 5,128 | 0 | -5,128 |
| Jamaica | 3,979 | 0 | -3,979 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uganda | 1,241,542 |
| China | 641,687 |
| Egypt | 155,795 |
| Pakistan | 21,307 |
| Colombia | 15,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 762,406 | 479,136 | -283,270 |
| China | 363,160 | 278,527 | -84,633 |
| Egypt | 75,603 | 80,192 | +4,589 |
| Pakistan | 7,125 | 14,182 | +7,057 |
| Colombia | 8,962 | 6,116 | -2,846 |
| Paraguay | 9,955 | 0 | -9,955 |
| Costa Rica | 3,801 | 3,305 | -496 |
| Nigeria | 5,497 | 0 | -5,497 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 5,207 | +5,207 |
| Jamaica | 3,979 | 0 | -3,979 |
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 | 15 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 - West and North West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,426,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 669,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,314 |
| Other | 3,403 |
| Road transport | 2,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 848,601 | 577,594 | -271,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 378,484 | 290,844 | -87,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,201 | 7,113 | -12,088 |
| Other | 3,010 | 393 | -2,617 |
| Road transport | 1,338 | 916 | -422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,001,916 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 282,502 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,221 |
| Southampton | 174,836 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 654,977 | 346,939 | -308,038 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 120,806 | 161,696 | +40,890 |
| Liverpool Docks | 135,653 | 137,568 | +1,915 |
| Southampton | 99,881 | 74,955 | -24,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 68,729 | 68,026 | -703 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 89,174 | 0 | -89,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,746 | 55,662 | +41,916 |
| Felixstowe | 38,452 | 28,947 | -9,505 |
| Dover | 14,979 | 0 | -14,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,089 | 0 | -4,089 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 74 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 58 |
| FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES UK LTD | 39 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 31 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 27 |
| FRE PRO LIMITED | 26 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 24 |
| SUNSHINE TROPICAL LIMITED | 21 |
| A & S EXOTIC LTD | 18 |
| CARIB IMPORTS LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 34,175 |
| Ireland | 860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 19,522 | 14,653 | -4,869 |
| Ireland | 494 | 366 | -128 |
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 | 860 |
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 | 494 | 366 | -128 |
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) | 34,175 |
| Other | 860 |
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) | 19,522 | 14,653 | -4,869 |
| Other | 494 | 366 | -128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,175 |
| 000 | 860 |
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 | 19,522 | 14,653 | -4,869 |
| 000 | 494 | 366 | -128 |
Quick facts
HS code: 121293
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried sugar cane, used mainly for sugar production