Import/export HS code 170260: High-fructose syrups
Fructose syrups with more than 50% fructose by weight, excluding invert 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,223,350 |
| Belgium | 2,272,210 |
| United States | 1,686,046 |
| Germany | 1,638,028 |
| Bulgaria | 1,504,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,885,301 | 2,338,049 | +452,748 |
| Belgium | 1,207,231 | 1,064,979 | -142,252 |
| United States | 843,609 | 842,437 | -1,172 |
| Germany | 881,067 | 756,961 | -124,106 |
| Bulgaria | 500,693 | 1,003,611 | +502,918 |
| France | 674,175 | 521,169 | -153,006 |
| Netherlands | 411,934 | 391,248 | -20,686 |
| Taiwan | 213,659 | 296,794 | +83,135 |
| Ireland | 174,148 | 181,736 | +7,588 |
| Poland | 166,741 | 14,742 | -151,999 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 6,212,320 |
| Belgium | 2,520,344 |
| United States | 1,466,113 |
| Turkey | 1,340,870 |
| France | 570,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,818,567 | 3,393,753 | +575,186 |
| Belgium | 1,312,034 | 1,208,310 | -103,724 |
| United States | 853,016 | 613,097 | -239,919 |
| Turkey | 526,476 | 814,394 | +287,918 |
| France | 278,884 | 291,993 | +13,109 |
| Taiwan | 230,002 | 297,730 | +67,728 |
| Poland | 431,022 | 5,573 | -425,449 |
| Germany | 322,154 | 41,090 | -281,064 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 219,115 | +219,115 |
| Ireland | 46,098 | 57,038 | +10,940 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,854,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,996,070 |
| Other | 1,579,913 |
| Air transport | 169,315 |
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) | 3,794,356 | 3,059,645 | -734,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,077,323 | 3,918,747 | +1,841,424 |
| Other | 1,074,668 | 505,245 | -569,423 |
| Air transport | 112,946 | 56,369 | -56,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,815,452 |
| Dover | 2,666,860 |
| London | 1,811,371 |
| Felixstowe | 1,657,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,638,579 |
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 | 554,399 | 2,261,053 | +1,706,654 |
| Dover | 1,576,044 | 1,090,816 | -485,228 |
| London | 926,118 | 885,253 | -40,865 |
| Felixstowe | 593,979 | 1,063,391 | +469,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,190,247 | 448,332 | -741,915 |
| 000 | 1,074,668 | 505,245 | -569,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 578,616 | 285,921 | -292,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,056 | 539,073 | +464,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,316 | 277,838 | +118,522 |
| Harwich | 78,766 | 24,254 | -54,512 |
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 | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SARANT LTD | 86 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 77 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 67 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 43 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 35 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| BENNETT OPIE,LIMITED | 30 |
| ANDINA INGHAM LTD | 30 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 56,107 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,592 |
| Romania | 25,475 |
| Germany | 17,739 |
| Netherlands | 13,723 |
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 | 41,673 | 14,434 | -27,239 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,592 | 0 | -50,592 |
| Romania | 16,712 | 8,763 | -7,949 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,739 | +17,739 |
| Netherlands | 6,919 | 6,804 | -115 |
| Thailand | 0 | 8,569 | +8,569 |
| Oman | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,309 | 2,258 | -3,051 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,106 | 0 | -6,106 |
| Czechia | 5,236 | 0 | -5,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68 | 70 | +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) | 123,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,649 |
| Air transport | 1,486 |
| Other | 550 |
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) | 74,663 | 48,857 | -25,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,882 | 17,767 | -57,115 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Other | 68 | 482 | +414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 75,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,087 |
| Holyhead | 48,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,452 |
| Southampton | 11,962 |
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 | 73,263 | 2,651 | -70,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,952 | 30,135 | +10,183 |
| Holyhead | 34,876 | 13,952 | -20,924 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,830 | 1,622 | -9,208 |
| Southampton | 1,619 | 10,343 | +8,724 |
| Felixstowe | 7,870 | 3,151 | -4,719 |
| Hull | 0 | 4,770 | +4,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Fishguard | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
| 000 | 68 | 482 | +414 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fructose syrups with more than 50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar