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 | 125,274,380 |
| Belgium | 25,526,903 |
| Netherlands | 21,603,051 |
| Ireland | 12,928,490 |
| Germany | 10,779,332 |
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 | 79,597,524 | 45,676,856 | -33,920,668 |
| Belgium | 13,831,039 | 11,695,864 | -2,135,175 |
| Netherlands | 8,698,521 | 12,904,530 | +4,206,009 |
| Ireland | 8,146,237 | 4,782,253 | -3,363,984 |
| Germany | 6,283,433 | 4,495,899 | -1,787,534 |
| Poland | 9,431,236 | 918,949 | -8,512,287 |
| Brazil | 2,718,897 | 5,374,371 | +2,655,474 |
| Denmark | 2,413,747 | 3,449,084 | +1,035,337 |
| Guatemala | 1,518,594 | 1,660,180 | +141,586 |
| Colombia | 1,598,228 | 1,285,618 | -312,610 |
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 | 126,060,716 |
| Belgium | 22,723,244 |
| Netherlands | 11,687,717 |
| Poland | 10,403,930 |
| Brazil | 8,146,777 |
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 | 78,505,998 | 47,554,718 | -30,951,280 |
| Belgium | 13,113,278 | 9,609,966 | -3,503,312 |
| Netherlands | 4,071,589 | 7,616,128 | +3,544,539 |
| Poland | 9,436,861 | 967,069 | -8,469,792 |
| Brazil | 2,732,202 | 5,414,575 | +2,682,373 |
| Germany | 2,996,782 | 2,455,235 | -541,547 |
| Guatemala | 1,518,594 | 1,672,769 | +154,175 |
| Colombia | 1,627,396 | 1,528,202 | -99,194 |
| Spain | 997,239 | 684,428 | -312,811 |
| Ukraine | 374,883 | 572,127 | +197,244 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 147,197,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,739,508 |
| Other | 38,475,997 |
| Road transport | 195,663 |
| Air transport | 147,456 |
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) | 88,849,292 | 58,348,022 | -30,501,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,542,839 | 20,196,669 | -5,346,170 |
| Other | 22,326,260 | 16,149,737 | -6,176,523 |
| Road transport | 26,971 | 168,692 | +141,721 |
| Air transport | 44,794 | 102,662 | +57,868 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 40,119,157 |
| 000 | 38,475,997 |
| Dover | 36,887,412 |
| Hull | 31,892,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,111,028 |
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 | 24,103,490 | 16,015,667 | -8,087,823 |
| 000 | 22,326,260 | 16,149,737 | -6,176,523 |
| Dover | 22,493,163 | 14,394,249 | -8,098,914 |
| Hull | 22,433,034 | 9,459,516 | -12,973,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,389,012 | 12,722,016 | -1,666,996 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,388,319 | 6,523,305 | -2,865,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,810,701 | 3,512,043 | -1,298,658 |
| Felixstowe | 6,446,806 | 1,614,268 | -4,832,538 |
| Killingholme | 474,424 | 6,141,409 | +5,666,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,697,362 | 2,521,554 | -175,808 |
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
|
70 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
31 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
9 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 95 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 68 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| T&L SUGARS LIMITED | 50 |
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 48 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 48 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 46 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 45 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 24,986,744 |
| Norway | 20,461,531 |
| Ireland | 19,595,315 |
| Spain | 14,635,564 |
| Bulgaria | 10,442,393 |
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 | 14,778,542 | 10,208,202 | -4,570,340 |
| Norway | 11,016,183 | 9,445,348 | -1,570,835 |
| Ireland | 11,165,792 | 8,429,523 | -2,736,269 |
| Spain | 11,434,066 | 3,201,498 | -8,232,568 |
| Bulgaria | 10,442,393 | 0 | -10,442,393 |
| Netherlands | 2,988,796 | 2,576,430 | -412,366 |
| Barbados | 2,652,396 | 1,666,297 | -986,099 |
| France | 1,217,564 | 2,499,215 | +1,281,651 |
| Poland | 3,167,744 | 429,250 | -2,738,494 |
| Malta | 2,326,932 | 1,095,662 | -1,231,270 |
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 | 843,116 |
| Germany | 522,598 |
| Denmark | 371,532 |
| Ireland | 339,031 |
| Eswatini | 12,364 |
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 | 432,497 | 410,619 | -21,878 |
| Germany | 315,600 | 206,998 | -108,602 |
| Denmark | 78,419 | 293,113 | +214,694 |
| Ireland | 198,343 | 140,688 | -57,655 |
| Eswatini | 7,704 | 4,660 | -3,044 |
| Brazil | 4,156 | 4,066 | -90 |
| Belgium | 4,972 | 3,106 | -1,866 |
| Italy | 1,100 | 2,910 | +1,810 |
| 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) | 77,366,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,015,463 |
| Other | 2,375,948 |
| Air transport | 55,696 |
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) | 51,788,238 | 25,578,025 | -26,210,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,801,460 | 21,214,003 | -9,587,457 |
| Other | 1,169,658 | 1,206,290 | +36,632 |
| Air transport | 9,334 | 46,362 | +37,028 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 30,126,993 |
| Felixstowe | 29,789,600 |
| Thamesport | 18,516,251 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,105,119 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,849,431 |
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 | 18,026,293 | 12,100,700 | -5,925,593 |
| Felixstowe | 24,034,451 | 5,755,149 | -18,279,302 |
| Thamesport | 8,753,539 | 9,762,712 | +1,009,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,353,695 | 6,751,424 | -2,602,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,997,593 | 4,851,838 | -1,145,755 |
| Portsmouth | 4,960,680 | 1,605,979 | -3,354,701 |
| Poole | 4,922,072 | 233,282 | -4,688,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,954,379 | 2,062,641 | +108,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,119,859 | 1,798,835 | -321,024 |
| 000 | 1,169,658 | 1,206,290 | +36,632 |
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