Import/export HS code 170199: Various Sugars
Sugars not covered under other categories, including white sugar and specialty sugars
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 142,698,274 |
| Belgium | 26,750,864 |
| Poland | 23,083,762 |
| Netherlands | 21,598,474 |
| Ireland | 15,867,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 85,845,792 | 56,852,482 | -28,993,310 |
| Belgium | 15,212,209 | 11,538,655 | -3,673,554 |
| Poland | 20,914,983 | 2,168,779 | -18,746,204 |
| Netherlands | 7,004,221 | 14,594,253 | +7,590,032 |
| Ireland | 9,843,068 | 6,024,200 | -3,818,868 |
| Mauritius | 7,934,578 | 5,063,802 | -2,870,776 |
| Germany | 6,906,668 | 5,097,786 | -1,808,882 |
| Guatemala | 4,583,842 | 5,674,932 | +1,091,090 |
| Brazil | 1,977,266 | 5,912,514 | +3,935,248 |
| Denmark | 1,946,456 | 3,602,055 | +1,655,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 140,294,282 |
| Belgium | 24,092,654 |
| Poland | 23,123,473 |
| Mauritius | 13,532,732 |
| Netherlands | 11,601,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 80,841,054 | 59,453,228 | -21,387,826 |
| Belgium | 14,543,575 | 9,549,079 | -4,994,496 |
| Poland | 20,903,270 | 2,220,203 | -18,683,067 |
| Mauritius | 8,468,930 | 5,063,802 | -3,405,128 |
| Netherlands | 3,735,290 | 7,866,280 | +4,130,990 |
| Guatemala | 4,990,964 | 5,687,521 | +696,557 |
| Brazil | 1,992,901 | 5,947,988 | +3,955,087 |
| Germany | 2,832,552 | 3,007,198 | +174,646 |
| Colombia | 1,613,432 | 1,635,105 | +21,673 |
| Spain | 1,230,209 | 1,228,165 | -2,044 |
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 | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 |
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 | 18 | 25 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,567,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,884,333 |
| Other | 44,125,808 |
| Air transport | 1,449,700 |
| Road transport | 589,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,607,496 | 69,960,252 | -24,647,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,212,705 | 32,671,628 | -15,541,077 |
| Other | 25,086,222 | 19,039,586 | -6,046,636 |
| Air transport | 711,032 | 738,668 | +27,636 |
| Road transport | 218,583 | 370,706 | +152,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 44,125,808 |
| Dover | 43,673,744 |
| London | 42,299,387 |
| Hull | 36,367,211 |
| Felixstowe | 31,527,981 |
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 | 25,086,222 | 19,039,586 | -6,046,636 |
| Dover | 26,142,156 | 17,531,588 | -8,610,568 |
| London | 23,683,808 | 18,615,579 | -5,068,229 |
| Hull | 24,370,238 | 11,996,973 | -12,373,265 |
| Felixstowe | 25,357,684 | 6,170,297 | -19,187,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,184,533 | 16,389,631 | +3,205,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,401,554 | 8,524,290 | -877,264 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,144,548 | 8,346,394 | -798,154 |
| Killingholme | 413,357 | 5,782,887 | +5,369,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,126,926 | 2,534,247 | -592,679 |
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 | 117 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of food products | 43 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 53 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 46 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 118 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 101 |
| JAY BRAND PVT. LTD | 74 |
| LOON FUNG (LONDON) LIMITED | 69 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 67 |
| INTERCONTINENTAL FOODS(UK) LTD | 60 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 56 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 98 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28,388,455 |
| Ireland | 25,415,909 |
| Norway | 20,770,194 |
| Spain | 15,003,116 |
| Bulgaria | 11,340,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,535,930 | 15,852,525 | +3,316,595 |
| Ireland | 13,364,019 | 12,051,890 | -1,312,129 |
| Norway | 11,347,016 | 9,423,178 | -1,923,838 |
| Spain | 11,292,724 | 3,710,392 | -7,582,332 |
| Bulgaria | 10,833,254 | 507,165 | -10,326,089 |
| Netherlands | 2,608,588 | 3,577,834 | +969,246 |
| Barbados | 2,451,052 | 2,033,705 | -417,347 |
| France | 1,679,000 | 2,768,819 | +1,089,819 |
| Malta | 2,677,927 | 1,236,509 | -1,441,418 |
| Poland | 3,257,647 | 453,861 | -2,803,786 |
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 | 1,447,564 |
| Ireland | 619,807 |
| Germany | 546,273 |
| Denmark | 367,561 |
| Brazil | 17,831 |
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 | 670,544 | 777,020 | +106,476 |
| Ireland | 321,336 | 298,471 | -22,865 |
| Germany | 307,303 | 238,970 | -68,333 |
| Denmark | 58,781 | 308,780 | +249,999 |
| Brazil | 5,059 | 12,772 | +7,713 |
| Eswatini | 9,195 | 6,417 | -2,778 |
| Mauritius | 6,031 | 7,908 | +1,877 |
| Netherlands | 5,201 | 5,423 | +222 |
| Belgium | 7,030 | 2,968 | -4,062 |
| Italy | 1,012 | 3,219 | +2,207 |
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) | 86,739,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,682,610 |
| Other | 3,455,885 |
| Air transport | 93,558 |
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) | 51,149,291 | 35,590,132 | -15,559,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,417,928 | 24,264,682 | -10,153,246 |
| Other | 1,589,385 | 1,866,500 | +277,115 |
| Air transport | 37,636 | 55,922 | +18,286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 33,913,975 |
| Felixstowe | 31,138,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,083,861 |
| Thamesport | 18,366,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,735,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 16,466,621 | 17,447,354 | +980,733 |
| Felixstowe | 24,581,429 | 6,556,794 | -18,024,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,822,678 | 9,261,183 | -1,561,495 |
| Thamesport | 8,299,765 | 10,067,204 | +1,767,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,448,137 | 5,287,459 | -2,160,678 |
| Portsmouth | 4,742,559 | 1,950,333 | -2,792,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,643,857 | 2,708,848 | +64,991 |
| Poole | 4,975,980 | 233,282 | -4,742,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,964,315 | 2,976,136 | +1,011,821 |
| 000 | 1,589,385 | 1,866,500 | +277,115 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sugars not covered under other categories, including white sugar and specialty sugars