Import/export HS code 170240: Glucose-fructose syrup
Glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,470,793 |
| United Arab Emirates | 777,300 |
| Hungary | 530,826 |
| France | 304,959 |
| Taiwan | 236,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,310,725 | 1,160,068 | -150,657 |
| United Arab Emirates | 273,510 | 503,790 | +230,280 |
| Hungary | 187,621 | 343,205 | +155,584 |
| France | 237,448 | 67,511 | -169,937 |
| Taiwan | 161,849 | 74,524 | -87,325 |
| Germany | 44,731 | 95,439 | +50,708 |
| Netherlands | 11,772 | 55,053 | +43,281 |
| Italy | 12,772 | 22,423 | +9,651 |
| Spain | 0 | 31,112 | +31,112 |
| Canada | 1,417 | 27,028 | +25,611 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,352,162 |
| United Arab Emirates | 813,436 |
| Hungary | 699,546 |
| Netherlands | 276,100 |
| Taiwan | 240,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,449,217 | 902,945 | -546,272 |
| United Arab Emirates | 275,904 | 537,532 | +261,628 |
| Hungary | 301,753 | 397,793 | +96,040 |
| Netherlands | 1,690 | 274,410 | +272,720 |
| Taiwan | 161,849 | 78,445 | -83,404 |
| Germany | 23,924 | 159,511 | +135,587 |
| Italy | 12,772 | 22,423 | +9,651 |
| Jordan | 22,812 | 0 | -22,812 |
| Poland | 22,766 | 0 | -22,766 |
| France | 5,168 | 16,094 | +10,926 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,576,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,114,181 |
| Air transport | 31,093 |
| Other | 2,991 |
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) | 1,823,992 | 1,752,920 | -71,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,773 | 643,408 | +172,635 |
| Air transport | 25,033 | 6,060 | -18,973 |
| Other | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,294,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 989,806 |
| Southampton | 643,038 |
| Dover | 642,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 565,465 |
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 | 794,290 | 500,190 | -294,100 |
| Immingham Docks | 488,719 | 501,087 | +12,368 |
| Southampton | 277,225 | 365,813 | +88,588 |
| Dover | 184,210 | 458,070 | +273,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,819 | 236,646 | -92,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,867 | 158,910 | +103,043 |
| Felixstowe | 134,405 | 80,267 | -54,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 62,891 | +62,891 |
| Harwich | 26,620 | 24,620 | -2,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,717 | 0 | -21,717 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAHARA UK FOODS LTD | 32 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 31 |
| ELIXIR FOODS LIMITED | 26 |
| GLOBAL SOURCING (UK) LTD | 25 |
| IMPEX PRO LIMITED | 23 |
| AMERICANDY INC LIMITED | 21 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 20 |
| FORMOSA GROUP LTD | 19 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 15 |
| SOVA FOOD WHOLESALE LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 279,889 |
| Denmark | 32,082 |
| Belgium | 26,050 |
| Netherlands | 25,182 |
| Croatia | 15,848 |
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 | 115,687 | 164,202 | +48,515 |
| Denmark | 32,082 | 0 | -32,082 |
| Belgium | 13,872 | 12,178 | -1,694 |
| Netherlands | 10,529 | 14,653 | +4,124 |
| Croatia | 7,180 | 8,668 | +1,488 |
| Israel | 8,379 | 0 | -8,379 |
| Germany | 2,782 | 3,304 | +522 |
| United States | 5,104 | 0 | -5,104 |
| Japan | 2,808 | 1,203 | -1,605 |
| Norway | 3,760 | 0 | -3,760 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 113,584 |
| XI | 34,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 34,013 | 79,571 | +45,558 |
| XI | 33,090 | 1,387 | -31,703 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 250,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,487 |
| Air transport | 23,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 95,406 | 155,401 | +59,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,512 | 43,975 | -43,537 |
| Air transport | 19,004 | 4,980 | -14,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,187 | 12,178 | +991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 250,807 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,441 |
| Holyhead | 12,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 95,406 | 155,401 | +59,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,652 | 29,172 | -29,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,154 | 4,875 | -5,279 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,100 | 1,341 | -10,759 |
| Holyhead | 11,067 | 1,618 | -9,449 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 12,178 | +12,178 |
| Harwich | 4,480 | 4,368 | -112 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,379 | 0 | -8,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,904 | 1,203 | -5,701 |
| Southampton | 2,808 | 0 | -2,808 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar