Import/export HS code 17011490: Various Cane Sugar
Cane sugar not for refining, ready for direct use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 22,653,409 |
| Brazil | 21,675,914 |
| Belize | 9,641,734 |
| Nicaragua | 2,890,012 |
| India | 2,434,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 13,670,791 | 8,982,618 | -4,688,173 |
| Brazil | 8,262,475 | 13,413,439 | +5,150,964 |
| Belize | 6,043,843 | 3,597,891 | -2,445,952 |
| Nicaragua | 64,963 | 2,825,049 | +2,760,086 |
| India | 1,011,917 | 1,422,847 | +410,930 |
| Colombia | 1,364,943 | 1,055,069 | -309,874 |
| Eswatini | 376,794 | 354,292 | -22,502 |
| South Africa | 359,820 | 109,310 | -250,510 |
| China | 161,533 | 253,119 | +91,586 |
| El Salvador | 78,381 | 259,220 | +180,839 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 22,812,126 |
| Brazil | 21,746,388 |
| Belize | 9,641,734 |
| Nicaragua | 2,890,012 |
| Colombia | 2,537,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 13,808,758 | 9,003,368 | -4,805,390 |
| Brazil | 8,330,393 | 13,415,995 | +5,085,602 |
| Belize | 6,043,843 | 3,597,891 | -2,445,952 |
| Nicaragua | 64,963 | 2,825,049 | +2,760,086 |
| Colombia | 1,397,797 | 1,139,803 | -257,994 |
| India | 892,725 | 1,470,303 | +577,578 |
| Eswatini | 768,624 | 464,875 | -303,749 |
| China | 324,238 | 263,636 | -60,602 |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | 316,812 | 122,930 | -193,882 |
| United Kingdom | 161,709 | 219,092 | +57,383 |
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 | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
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 | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,879,179 |
| Other | 11,996,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 790,372 |
| Air transport | 212,522 |
| Road transport | 4,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,791,696 | 29,087,483 | +5,295,787 |
| Other | 8,335,771 | 3,660,897 | -4,674,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,286 | 437,086 | +83,800 |
| Air transport | 54,078 | 158,444 | +104,366 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,947 | +4,947 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,599,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,029,390 |
| 000 | 11,996,668 |
| London | 6,565,516 |
| 499 | 3,588,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,737,707 | 8,861,733 | -3,875,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,609,045 | 9,420,345 | -1,188,700 |
| 000 | 8,335,771 | 3,660,897 | -4,674,874 |
| London | 168,462 | 6,397,054 | +6,228,592 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,588,274 | +3,588,274 |
| Southampton | 551,872 | 866,062 | +314,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 902 | 237,321 | +236,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,065 | 145,978 | +144,913 |
| Dover | 15,739 | 102,160 | +86,421 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 43,521 | 0 | -43,521 |
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 | 82 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Employment activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 112 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 97 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 90 |
| NIRU (EUROPE) LIMITED | 63 |
| T&L SUGARS LIMITED | 50 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 47 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 44 |
| LB ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 43 |
| HARAN FOODS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 Arab Emirates | 388,554 |
| Sweden | 243,184 |
| Poland | 240,349 |
| Ireland | 221,880 |
| Belgium | 143,417 |
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 Arab Emirates | 347,027 | 41,527 | -305,500 |
| Sweden | 206,759 | 36,425 | -170,334 |
| Poland | 101,964 | 138,385 | +36,421 |
| Ireland | 116,860 | 105,020 | -11,840 |
| Belgium | 74,727 | 68,690 | -6,037 |
| Netherlands | 26,531 | 78,327 | +51,796 |
| Norway | 56,217 | 44,193 | -12,024 |
| Cyprus | 57,616 | 28,612 | -29,004 |
| France | 44,570 | 25,619 | -18,951 |
| Germany | 28,853 | 40,541 | +11,688 |
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 | 9,623 |
| Eswatini | 5,038 |
| Belgium | 3,237 |
| Italy | 3,179 |
| Poland | 1,851 |
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 | 5,081 | 4,542 | -539 |
| Eswatini | 2,595 | 2,443 | -152 |
| Belgium | 1,116 | 2,121 | +1,005 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,179 | +3,179 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,851 | +1,851 |
| Ireland | 1,611 | 138 | -1,473 |
| Mauritius | 24 | 1,568 | +1,544 |
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) | 1,220,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 812,200 |
| Other | 38,671 |
| Air transport | 3,754 |
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) | 640,733 | 579,433 | -61,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 609,622 | 202,578 | -407,044 |
| Other | 19,510 | 19,161 | -349 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,754 | +3,754 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 503,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 460,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,459 |
| London | 200,666 |
| Felixstowe | 142,006 |
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 | 243,351 | 259,662 | +16,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 402,225 | 58,665 | -343,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,983 | 121,476 | -128,507 |
| London | 101,116 | 99,550 | -1,566 |
| Felixstowe | 75,144 | 66,862 | -8,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,034 | 60,545 | -14,489 |
| Holyhead | 45,972 | 40,247 | -5,725 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,666 | 21,037 | -3,629 |
| 000 | 19,510 | 19,161 | -349 |
| Thamesport | 16,116 | 21,842 | +5,726 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17011490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cane sugar not for refining, ready for direct use