Import/export HS code 170220: Maple sugar and syrup
Natural maple sugar and syrup products
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 42,359,527 |
| Netherlands | 3,786,735 |
| Belgium | 3,392,401 |
| Denmark | 2,876,212 |
| United States | 617,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 22,730,424 | 19,629,103 | -3,101,321 |
| Netherlands | 1,982,387 | 1,804,348 | -178,039 |
| Belgium | 1,635,780 | 1,756,621 | +120,841 |
| Denmark | 1,398,774 | 1,477,438 | +78,664 |
| United States | 331,905 | 286,027 | -45,878 |
| Ireland | 173,419 | 134,248 | -39,171 |
| Germany | 99,541 | 99,954 | +413 |
| Sri Lanka | 82,781 | 57,553 | -25,228 |
| France | 66,688 | 40,480 | -26,208 |
| Barbados | 90,247 | 0 | -90,247 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 46,322,887 |
| Denmark | 6,138,130 |
| United States | 629,762 |
| Sri Lanka | 140,334 |
| Barbados | 90,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 24,859,304 | 21,463,583 | -3,395,721 |
| Denmark | 2,904,071 | 3,234,059 | +329,988 |
| United States | 345,903 | 283,859 | -62,044 |
| Sri Lanka | 82,781 | 57,553 | -25,228 |
| Barbados | 90,247 | 0 | -90,247 |
| Bulgaria | 28,285 | 36,341 | +8,056 |
| France | 28,185 | 13,413 | -14,772 |
| Germany | 1,087 | 9,759 | +8,672 |
| Belgium | 8,229 | 0 | -8,229 |
| United Kingdom | 4,730 | 2,041 | -2,689 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 46,629,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,777,799 |
| Other | 511,005 |
| Air transport | 40,788 |
| Road transport | 1,592 |
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) | 24,908,151 | 21,721,480 | -3,186,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,412,771 | 3,365,028 | -47,743 |
| Other | 287,459 | 223,546 | -63,913 |
| Air transport | 20,713 | 20,075 | -638 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,592 | +1,592 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 37,089,159 |
| London | 5,471,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,600,087 |
| Dover | 2,281,724 |
| Felixstowe | 1,848,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 20,643,166 | 16,445,993 | -4,197,173 |
| London | 2,854,283 | 2,617,166 | -237,117 |
| Liverpool Docks | 897,015 | 1,703,072 | +806,057 |
| Dover | 1,151,189 | 1,130,535 | -20,654 |
| Felixstowe | 898,704 | 949,628 | +50,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 681,951 | 676,412 | -5,539 |
| Thamesport | 438,298 | 687,931 | +249,633 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 280,070 | 243,408 | -36,662 |
| 000 | 287,459 | 223,546 | -63,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 123,738 | 155,664 | +31,926 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROWSE HONEY LIMITED | 117 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 112 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 82 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 63 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 45 |
| DANIELS CHILLED FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| SARANT LTD | 34 |
| HILLTOP FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 34 |
| FOOD REPUBLIC SERVICES LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 982,363 |
| Saudi Arabia | 246,039 |
| Belgium | 196,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 157,777 |
| Sweden | 147,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 528,319 | 454,044 | -74,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | 141,808 | 104,231 | -37,577 |
| Belgium | 114,500 | 81,741 | -32,759 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,721 | 68,056 | -21,665 |
| Sweden | 42,865 | 104,533 | +61,668 |
| Iceland | 53,521 | 60,586 | +7,065 |
| Kuwait | 74,851 | 20,858 | -53,993 |
| Iraq | 76,758 | 5,114 | -71,644 |
| Bahrain | 64,036 | 16,426 | -47,610 |
| Italy | 35,508 | 40,796 | +5,288 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,095 |
| Brazil | 23,286 |
| Canada | 19,283 |
| XI | 17,713 |
| Argentina | 9,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,167 | 928 | -26,239 |
| Brazil | 0 | 23,286 | +23,286 |
| Canada | 12,597 | 6,686 | -5,911 |
| XI | 15,195 | 2,518 | -12,677 |
| Argentina | 0 | 9,527 | +9,527 |
| France | 0 | 6 | +6 |
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) | 1,653,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 916,775 |
| Other | 147,561 |
| Air transport | 19,736 |
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) | 792,512 | 861,238 | +68,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,294 | 398,481 | -119,813 |
| Other | 78,659 | 68,902 | -9,757 |
| Air transport | 7,245 | 12,491 | +5,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 575,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,195 |
| Holyhead | 493,527 |
| Heysham | 222,885 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,809 |
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 Gateway Port | 324,702 | 250,715 | -73,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 265,292 | 246,903 | -18,389 |
| Holyhead | 258,443 | 235,084 | -23,359 |
| Heysham | 97,756 | 125,129 | +27,373 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,774 | 41,035 | -87,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,218 | 107,463 | +59,245 |
| 000 | 78,659 | 68,902 | -9,757 |
| Southampton | 67,816 | 41,688 | -26,128 |
| Middlesbrough | 48,168 | 60,586 | +12,418 |
| Felixstowe | 43,721 | 51,914 | +8,193 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural maple sugar and syrup products