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 | 134,886,877 |
| Poland | 24,211,795 |
| Belgium | 23,762,935 |
| Netherlands | 16,700,366 |
| Ireland | 12,991,446 |
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 | 87,742,127 | 47,144,750 | -40,597,377 |
| Poland | 23,177,190 | 1,034,605 | -22,142,585 |
| Belgium | 16,008,790 | 7,754,145 | -8,254,645 |
| Netherlands | 5,932,918 | 10,767,448 | +4,834,530 |
| Ireland | 8,863,836 | 4,127,610 | -4,736,226 |
| Germany | 7,121,449 | 3,998,680 | -3,122,769 |
| Brazil | 1,597,022 | 4,370,292 | +2,773,270 |
| Guatemala | 4,397,918 | 0 | -4,397,918 |
| Denmark | 1,671,859 | 2,467,199 | +795,340 |
| Colombia | 1,727,519 | 1,012,909 | -714,610 |
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 | 131,532,030 |
| Poland | 24,230,962 |
| Belgium | 21,243,370 |
| Netherlands | 9,176,080 |
| Brazil | 6,005,149 |
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 | 82,313,064 | 49,218,966 | -33,094,098 |
| Poland | 23,164,430 | 1,066,532 | -22,097,898 |
| Belgium | 15,225,517 | 6,017,853 | -9,207,664 |
| Netherlands | 3,324,611 | 5,851,469 | +2,526,858 |
| Brazil | 1,606,020 | 4,399,129 | +2,793,109 |
| Germany | 2,724,069 | 2,632,396 | -91,673 |
| Guatemala | 4,397,918 | 12,589 | -4,385,329 |
| Colombia | 1,737,927 | 1,255,463 | -482,464 |
| Spain | 932,827 | 702,607 | -230,220 |
| Ukraine | 717,721 | 391,201 | -326,520 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Kent | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 148,571,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,206,113 |
| Other | 38,850,643 |
| Air transport | 95,070 |
| Road transport | 36,979 |
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) | 94,990,971 | 53,580,180 | -41,410,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,511,364 | 16,694,749 | -24,816,615 |
| Other | 24,336,560 | 14,514,083 | -9,822,477 |
| Air transport | 41,825 | 53,245 | +11,420 |
| Road transport | 13,989 | 22,990 | +9,001 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 40,194,073 |
| 000 | 38,850,643 |
| London | 38,254,505 |
| Hull | 35,626,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,105,523 |
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 | 26,835,157 | 13,358,916 | -13,476,241 |
| 000 | 24,336,560 | 14,514,083 | -9,822,477 |
| London | 24,024,563 | 14,229,942 | -9,794,621 |
| Hull | 25,430,802 | 10,196,021 | -15,234,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,146,807 | 13,958,716 | +1,811,909 |
| Felixstowe | 20,619,143 | 1,398,904 | -19,220,239 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,353,053 | 7,024,096 | -2,328,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,009,107 | 1,334,196 | -6,674,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,086,285 | 1,597,512 | -1,488,773 |
| Killingholme | 94,339 | 3,362,010 | +3,267,671 |
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 | 69 |
| Manufacture of food products | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 90 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 63 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 45 |
| T&L SUGARS LIMITED | 45 |
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 44 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 43 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 42 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 41 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 29,938,049 |
| Ireland | 19,132,609 |
| Norway | 18,023,002 |
| Spain | 17,085,785 |
| 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 | 13,842,454 | 16,095,595 | +2,253,141 |
| Ireland | 12,050,400 | 7,082,209 | -4,968,191 |
| Norway | 10,699,460 | 7,323,542 | -3,375,918 |
| Spain | 14,578,274 | 2,507,511 | -12,070,763 |
| Bulgaria | 10,788,705 | 551,714 | -10,236,991 |
| Netherlands | 2,313,194 | 3,231,027 | +917,833 |
| Barbados | 2,408,799 | 1,577,315 | -831,484 |
| Poland | 3,142,007 | 402,549 | -2,739,458 |
| Malta | 2,542,790 | 956,868 | -1,585,922 |
| France | 1,462,559 | 1,736,415 | +273,856 |
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 | 776,025 |
| Germany | 509,949 |
| Ireland | 317,259 |
| Denmark | 239,179 |
| Eswatini | 12,906 |
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 | 525,377 | 250,648 | -274,729 |
| Germany | 318,077 | 191,872 | -126,205 |
| Ireland | 183,953 | 133,306 | -50,647 |
| Denmark | 56,726 | 182,453 | +125,727 |
| Eswatini | 8,160 | 4,746 | -3,414 |
| Belgium | 5,692 | 2,431 | -3,261 |
| Brazil | 4,149 | 1,485 | -2,664 |
| Italy | 903 | 633 | -270 |
| France | 38 | 294 | +256 |
| 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) | 76,396,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,448,974 |
| Other | 2,106,784 |
| Air transport | 14,377 |
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) | 47,401,956 | 28,994,390 | -18,407,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,325,921 | 17,123,053 | -21,202,868 |
| Other | 1,233,927 | 872,857 | -361,070 |
| Air transport | 9,334 | 5,043 | -4,291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 34,262,190 |
| Felixstowe | 28,665,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,910,428 |
| Thamesport | 15,333,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,797,642 |
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 | 17,290,864 | 16,971,326 | -319,538 |
| Felixstowe | 24,133,424 | 4,532,241 | -19,601,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,140,441 | 5,769,987 | -4,370,454 |
| Thamesport | 7,583,388 | 7,750,508 | +167,120 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,371,621 | 3,426,021 | -3,945,600 |
| Poole | 7,903,406 | 233,282 | -7,670,124 |
| Portsmouth | 5,122,309 | 1,521,595 | -3,600,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,438,224 | 2,484,568 | +1,046,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,960,704 | 1,335,310 | -625,394 |
| 000 | 1,233,927 | 872,857 | -361,070 |
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