Import/export HS code 170112: Beet Sugar
Sugar made from sugar beets, available in refined and unrefined forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,875,122 |
| France | 106,539 |
| India | 83,724 |
| Pakistan | 35,612 |
| Netherlands | 35,271 |
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 | 824,065 | 1,051,057 | +226,992 |
| France | 104,244 | 2,295 | -101,949 |
| India | 46,970 | 36,754 | -10,216 |
| Pakistan | 18,889 | 16,723 | -2,166 |
| Netherlands | 20,318 | 14,953 | -5,365 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 13,361 | +13,361 |
| Poland | 5,894 | 5,833 | -61 |
| Belgium | 8,674 | 0 | -8,674 |
| Romania | 5,672 | 705 | -4,967 |
| China | 1,046 | 4,262 | +3,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 83,724 |
| France | 72,413 |
| Germany | 49,086 |
| Pakistan | 35,612 |
| Netherlands | 22,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 46,970 | 36,754 | -10,216 |
| France | 72,413 | 0 | -72,413 |
| Germany | 34,219 | 14,867 | -19,352 |
| Pakistan | 18,889 | 16,723 | -2,166 |
| Netherlands | 18,879 | 3,411 | -15,468 |
| China | 1,926 | 17,623 | +15,697 |
| Poland | 5,894 | 5,833 | -61 |
| Ukraine | 8,674 | 0 | -8,674 |
| Romania | 5,672 | 705 | -4,967 |
| Colombia | 0 | 1,825 | +1,825 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,875,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,611 |
| Air transport | 880 |
| Road transport | 455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 824,125 | 1,051,057 | +226,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,077 | 31,709 | -105,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,579 | 66,032 | -9,547 |
| Air transport | 880 | 0 | -880 |
| Road transport | 0 | 455 | +455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,875,182 |
| Felixstowe | 105,983 |
| London | 80,349 |
| Dover | 52,976 |
| Southampton | 35,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 824,125 | 1,051,057 | +226,932 |
| Felixstowe | 53,945 | 52,038 | -1,907 |
| London | 80,349 | 0 | -80,349 |
| Dover | 44,743 | 8,233 | -36,510 |
| Southampton | 18,889 | 16,723 | -2,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,639 | 11,240 | +8,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,533 | 2,866 | -3,667 |
| Harwich | 1,643 | 6,641 | +4,998 |
| Hull | 3,915 | 0 | -3,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 880 | 0 | -880 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 303,178 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103,178 |
| Malta | 60,000 |
| Bermuda | 48,960 |
| Netherlands | 44,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 129,453 | 173,725 | +44,272 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,493 | 62,685 | +22,192 |
| Malta | 60,000 | 0 | -60,000 |
| Bermuda | 19,200 | 29,760 | +10,560 |
| Netherlands | 36,988 | 7,198 | -29,790 |
| Kuwait | 38,390 | 0 | -38,390 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 15,936 | +15,936 |
| United States | 15,356 | 0 | -15,356 |
| France | 8,702 | 0 | -8,702 |
| Poland | 6,744 | 0 | -6,744 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 174,391 |
| Netherlands | 108,770 |
| France | 3,792 |
| XI | 576 |
| Mauritius | 18 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 82,464 | 91,927 | +9,463 |
| Netherlands | 36,167 | 72,603 | +36,436 |
| France | 3,768 | 24 | -3,744 |
| XI | 119 | 457 | +338 |
| Mauritius | 18 | 0 | -18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 302,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,291 |
| Air transport | 27,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 129,484 | 172,794 | +43,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,474 | 109,212 | -52,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,834 | 11,457 | -38,377 |
| Air transport | 26,915 | 962 | -25,953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 302,278 |
| Felixstowe | 115,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,179 |
| Southampton | 50,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 129,484 | 172,794 | +43,310 |
| Felixstowe | 98,390 | 16,766 | -81,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,493 | 62,686 | +22,193 |
| Southampton | 20,561 | 29,760 | +9,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,661 | 4,259 | -39,402 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,356 | 0 | -15,356 |
| Harwich | 6,117 | 7,198 | +1,081 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,646 | 962 | -7,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,913 | 0 | -2,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,036 | 0 | -1,036 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sugar made from sugar beets, available in refined and unrefined forms