Import/export HS code 170250: Pure fructose
Chemically pure fructose sugar
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,729,330 |
| Finland | 5,163,428 |
| Israel | 1,185,543 |
| Belgium | 444,603 |
| Germany | 393,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,723,844 | 6,005,486 | +281,642 |
| Finland | 2,420,228 | 2,743,200 | +322,972 |
| Israel | 968,499 | 217,044 | -751,455 |
| Belgium | 253,826 | 190,777 | -63,049 |
| Germany | 234,940 | 158,946 | -75,994 |
| France | 126,935 | 178,410 | +51,475 |
| Netherlands | 29,057 | 152,655 | +123,598 |
| Bulgaria | 87,897 | 69,087 | -18,810 |
| Ireland | 80,712 | 45,052 | -35,660 |
| Malta | 49,898 | 47,088 | -2,810 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,533,668 |
| Finland | 5,207,284 |
| Israel | 1,598,962 |
| Germany | 74,924 |
| Ukraine | 68,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,916,742 | 6,616,926 | +700,184 |
| Finland | 2,431,654 | 2,775,630 | +343,976 |
| Israel | 1,242,127 | 356,835 | -885,292 |
| Germany | 48,965 | 25,959 | -23,006 |
| Ukraine | 68,113 | 0 | -68,113 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,497 | +5,497 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 2,890 | +2,890 |
| United States | 1,393 | 1,071 | -322 |
| Taiwan | 1,277 | 794 | -483 |
| China | 1,168 | 0 | -1,168 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,561,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,854,643 |
| Other | 454,459 |
| Road transport | 71,765 |
| Air transport | 8,690 |
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) | 6,799,054 | 6,762,889 | -36,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,834,189 | 3,020,454 | +186,265 |
| Other | 389,776 | 64,683 | -325,093 |
| Road transport | 69,506 | 2,259 | -67,247 |
| Air transport | 8,690 | 0 | -8,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,289,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,495,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,483,437 |
| Belfast Port | 1,406,985 |
| Dover | 465,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,513,537 | 4,775,765 | -737,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,160,339 | 2,334,705 | +174,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 569,724 | 913,713 | +343,989 |
| Belfast Port | 603,712 | 803,273 | +199,561 |
| Dover | 115,174 | 350,325 | +235,151 |
| 000 | 389,776 | 64,683 | -325,093 |
| London | 100,462 | 303,658 | +203,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,792 | 102,817 | -125,975 |
| Southampton | 95,700 | 79,278 | -16,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,767 | 55,029 | +10,262 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHMANN FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 80 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 61 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 56 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 55 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| KILO LIMITED | 52 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 47 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 72,533 |
| Poland | 72,454 |
| Spain | 62,203 |
| Kenya | 56,950 |
| France | 52,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 35,075 | 37,458 | +2,383 |
| Poland | 42,865 | 29,589 | -13,276 |
| Spain | 14,421 | 47,782 | +33,361 |
| Kenya | 24,400 | 32,550 | +8,150 |
| France | 43,793 | 8,250 | -35,543 |
| Ireland | 26,421 | 0 | -26,421 |
| Germany | 9,465 | 15,961 | +6,496 |
| Belgium | 4,496 | 10,978 | +6,482 |
| United States | 2,254 | 8,763 | +6,509 |
| South Africa | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
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 | 20,249 |
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 | 19,914 | 335 | -19,579 |
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) | 243,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,483 |
| Air transport | 33,517 |
| Other | 20,249 |
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) | 124,525 | 118,902 | -5,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,975 | 62,508 | +10,533 |
| Air transport | 17,254 | 16,263 | -991 |
| Other | 19,914 | 335 | -19,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,552 |
| Dover | 51,322 |
| Felixstowe | 30,548 |
| Southampton | 27,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,377 | 94,718 | +17,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,502 | 25,050 | -7,452 |
| Dover | 33,420 | 17,902 | -15,518 |
| Felixstowe | 9,900 | 20,648 | +10,748 |
| Southampton | 9,573 | 18,309 | +8,736 |
| 000 | 19,914 | 335 | -19,579 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,754 | 8,763 | -991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,500 | 7,500 | +0 |
| Heysham | 13,728 | 0 | -13,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,783 | +4,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 170250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically pure fructose sugar