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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 49,898,640 |
| Netherlands | 3,910,912 |
| Belgium | 3,763,334 |
| Denmark | 3,178,446 |
| United States | 561,064 |
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 | 23,412,822 | 26,485,818 | +3,072,996 |
| Netherlands | 2,012,622 | 1,898,290 | -114,332 |
| Belgium | 1,782,575 | 1,980,759 | +198,184 |
| Denmark | 1,450,560 | 1,727,886 | +277,326 |
| United States | 389,992 | 171,072 | -218,920 |
| Ireland | 196,988 | 159,033 | -37,955 |
| Germany | 87,466 | 114,106 | +26,640 |
| Sri Lanka | 88,003 | 64,006 | -23,997 |
| France | 61,409 | 46,734 | -14,675 |
| 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 | 53,988,602 |
| Denmark | 6,805,043 |
| United States | 571,646 |
| Sri Lanka | 152,009 |
| 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 | 25,556,954 | 28,431,648 | +2,874,694 |
| Denmark | 3,102,652 | 3,702,391 | +599,739 |
| United States | 403,990 | 167,656 | -236,334 |
| Sri Lanka | 88,003 | 64,006 | -23,997 |
| Barbados | 90,247 | 0 | -90,247 |
| Bulgaria | 37,142 | 45,164 | +8,022 |
| China | 3,597 | 42,200 | +38,603 |
| France | 37,889 | 4,847 | -33,042 |
| Germany | 1,087 | 13,871 | +12,784 |
| Belgium | 8,229 | 0 | -8,229 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 54,335,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,422,998 |
| Other | 557,324 |
| Air transport | 47,069 |
| Road transport | 7,338 |
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) | 25,659,442 | 28,676,007 | +3,016,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,641,190 | 3,781,808 | +140,618 |
| Other | 298,953 | 258,371 | -40,582 |
| Air transport | 21,278 | 25,791 | +4,513 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,338 | +7,338 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 43,519,784 |
| London | 6,114,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,159,120 |
| Dover | 2,509,777 |
| Felixstowe | 2,036,687 |
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 | 21,180,565 | 22,339,219 | +1,158,654 |
| London | 3,003,487 | 3,110,970 | +107,483 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,000,142 | 2,158,978 | +1,158,836 |
| Dover | 1,349,495 | 1,160,282 | -189,213 |
| Felixstowe | 976,519 | 1,060,168 | +83,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 545,441 | 864,319 | +318,878 |
| Thamesport | 542,420 | 736,476 | +194,056 |
| 000 | 298,953 | 258,371 | -40,582 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 244,267 | 216,897 | -27,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,484 | 320,821 | +239,337 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROWSE HONEY LIMITED | 121 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 116 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 86 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 65 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 49 |
| DANIELS CHILLED FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| FOOD REPUBLIC SERVICES LIMITED | 35 |
| SARANT LTD | 35 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 35 |
| HILLTOP FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 1,148,852 |
| Saudi Arabia | 294,296 |
| Sweden | 188,714 |
| United Arab Emirates | 187,356 |
| Belgium | 180,465 |
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 | 522,393 | 626,459 | +104,066 |
| Saudi Arabia | 115,286 | 179,010 | +63,724 |
| Sweden | 37,564 | 151,150 | +113,586 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,958 | 92,398 | -2,560 |
| Belgium | 63,326 | 117,139 | +53,813 |
| Iceland | 37,618 | 76,248 | +38,630 |
| Italy | 35,783 | 51,541 | +15,758 |
| Kuwait | 77,868 | 3,309 | -74,559 |
| Bahrain | 61,003 | 18,241 | -42,762 |
| France | 41,575 | 36,926 | -4,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 47,169 |
| Canada | 27,644 |
| Ireland | 24,464 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 | 47,169 | +47,169 |
| Canada | 11,394 | 16,250 | +4,856 |
| Ireland | 23,226 | 1,238 | -21,988 |
| XI | 17,702 | 11 | -17,691 |
| Argentina | 7,200 | 2,327 | -4,873 |
| 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) | 1,804,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,010,002 |
| Other | 191,655 |
| Air transport | 21,655 |
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) | 744,779 | 1,059,827 | +315,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 502,148 | 507,854 | +5,706 |
| Other | 80,409 | 111,246 | +30,837 |
| Air transport | 8,487 | 13,168 | +4,681 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 652,344 |
| Holyhead | 560,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 468,417 |
| Heysham | 283,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,997 |
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 | 310,389 | 341,955 | +31,566 |
| Holyhead | 240,545 | 320,309 | +79,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,034 | 302,383 | +136,349 |
| Heysham | 122,934 | 160,424 | +37,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,917 | 154,080 | +111,163 |
| 000 | 80,409 | 111,246 | +30,837 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,810 | 52,912 | -62,898 |
| Southampton | 70,257 | 54,988 | -15,269 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,265 | 76,248 | +43,983 |
| Felixstowe | 55,184 | 45,985 | -9,199 |
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