Import/export HS code 17019910: White Sugar
Pure, refined white sugar commonly used in households and food industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 140,627,508 |
| Belgium | 26,494,017 |
| Netherlands | 21,421,355 |
| Poland | 21,350,035 |
| Ireland | 14,154,172 |
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 | 84,561,289 | 56,066,219 | -28,495,070 |
| Belgium | 15,187,746 | 11,306,271 | -3,881,475 |
| Netherlands | 6,839,245 | 14,582,110 | +7,742,865 |
| Poland | 20,403,975 | 946,060 | -19,457,915 |
| Ireland | 8,898,172 | 5,256,000 | -3,642,172 |
| Germany | 6,828,903 | 5,009,254 | -1,819,649 |
| Brazil | 1,818,892 | 5,712,920 | +3,894,028 |
| Denmark | 1,946,456 | 3,599,044 | +1,652,588 |
| Guatemala | 4,216,887 | 1,307,460 | -2,909,427 |
| Colombia | 1,509,388 | 1,300,579 | -208,809 |
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 | 138,925,434 |
| Belgium | 23,825,399 |
| Poland | 21,387,943 |
| Netherlands | 11,598,373 |
| Brazil | 7,581,212 |
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 | 80,075,820 | 58,849,614 | -21,226,206 |
| Belgium | 14,517,799 | 9,307,600 | -5,210,199 |
| Poland | 20,391,215 | 996,728 | -19,394,487 |
| Netherlands | 3,734,132 | 7,864,241 | +4,130,109 |
| Brazil | 1,832,818 | 5,748,394 | +3,915,576 |
| Germany | 2,788,202 | 2,964,289 | +176,087 |
| Guatemala | 4,216,887 | 1,320,049 | -2,896,838 |
| Colombia | 1,519,796 | 1,548,561 | +28,765 |
| Spain | 962,887 | 868,773 | -94,114 |
| Ukraine | 642,161 | 649,705 | +7,544 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Kent | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,133,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,292,371 |
| Other | 42,316,038 |
| Road transport | 195,663 |
| Air transport | 116,750 |
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) | 92,768,617 | 67,364,783 | -25,403,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,034,630 | 22,257,741 | -15,776,889 |
| Other | 24,054,145 | 18,261,893 | -5,792,252 |
| Road transport | 13,989 | 181,674 | +167,685 |
| Air transport | 45,893 | 70,857 | +24,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 42,727,371 |
| 000 | 42,316,038 |
| London | 42,237,728 |
| Hull | 35,626,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,249,567 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 26,027,409 | 16,699,962 | -9,327,447 |
| 000 | 24,054,145 | 18,261,893 | -5,792,252 |
| London | 23,658,741 | 18,578,987 | -5,079,754 |
| Hull | 23,663,761 | 11,962,842 | -11,700,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,493,544 | 15,756,023 | +3,262,479 |
| Felixstowe | 17,652,701 | 1,531,545 | -16,121,156 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,134,242 | 8,335,832 | -798,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,605,654 | 3,154,444 | -4,451,210 |
| Killingholme | 413,357 | 5,584,268 | +5,170,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,048,264 | 2,396,789 | -651,475 |
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 | 73 |
| Manufacture of food products | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 94 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 67 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| T&L SUGARS LIMITED | 49 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 48 |
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 47 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 45 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 44 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28,245,021 |
| Ireland | 21,249,902 |
| Norway | 20,417,976 |
| Spain | 14,733,065 |
| 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 | 12,490,018 | 15,755,003 | +3,264,985 |
| Ireland | 11,987,297 | 9,262,605 | -2,724,692 |
| Norway | 11,146,633 | 9,271,343 | -1,875,290 |
| Spain | 11,098,573 | 3,634,492 | -7,464,081 |
| Bulgaria | 10,833,254 | 507,165 | -10,326,089 |
| Netherlands | 2,335,295 | 3,329,756 | +994,461 |
| Barbados | 2,451,052 | 2,033,705 | -417,347 |
| France | 1,332,899 | 2,549,456 | +1,216,557 |
| Malta | 2,661,520 | 1,203,347 | -1,458,173 |
| Poland | 3,152,046 | 449,812 | -2,702,234 |
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 | 895,756 |
| Germany | 542,883 |
| Denmark | 367,561 |
| Ireland | 355,146 |
| Eswatini | 13,487 |
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 | 493,235 | 402,521 | -90,714 |
| Germany | 307,303 | 235,580 | -71,723 |
| Denmark | 58,781 | 308,780 | +249,999 |
| Ireland | 184,627 | 170,519 | -14,108 |
| Eswatini | 7,957 | 5,530 | -2,427 |
| Belgium | 7,030 | 2,968 | -4,062 |
| Brazil | 4,138 | 2,170 | -1,968 |
| Italy | 1,012 | 3,105 | +2,093 |
| France | 25 | 294 | +269 |
| Argentina | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 81,059,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,813,680 |
| Other | 2,474,656 |
| Air transport | 28,866 |
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) | 48,717,920 | 32,341,975 | -16,375,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,844,656 | 22,969,024 | -9,875,632 |
| Other | 1,195,094 | 1,279,562 | +84,468 |
| Air transport | 9,334 | 19,532 | +10,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 33,332,511 |
| Felixstowe | 30,906,903 |
| Thamesport | 18,226,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,540,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,847,888 |
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 | 16,079,506 | 17,253,005 | +1,173,499 |
| Felixstowe | 24,421,390 | 6,485,513 | -17,935,877 |
| Thamesport | 8,254,925 | 9,972,002 | +1,717,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,142,195 | 7,398,088 | -2,744,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,927,666 | 4,920,222 | -2,007,444 |
| Portsmouth | 4,737,687 | 1,950,333 | -2,787,354 |
| Poole | 4,975,980 | 233,282 | -4,742,698 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,138,121 | 2,143,007 | +4,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,375,044 | 2,604,574 | +1,229,530 |
| 000 | 1,195,094 | 1,279,562 | +84,468 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17019910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure, refined white sugar commonly used in households and food industries