Import/export HS code 17049010: Liquorice extract with high sugar content
Liquorice extract containing more than 10% sugar, with no other added substances
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,615,966 |
| Switzerland | 1,385,003 |
| Poland | 522,782 |
| France | 284,090 |
| Turkey | 262,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,859,434 | 1,756,532 | -102,902 |
| Switzerland | 725,182 | 659,821 | -65,361 |
| Poland | 333,040 | 189,742 | -143,298 |
| France | 67,222 | 216,868 | +149,646 |
| Turkey | 201,857 | 60,393 | -141,464 |
| China | 12,798 | 204,787 | +191,989 |
| New Zealand | 142,232 | 40,936 | -101,296 |
| Pakistan | 91,646 | 7,009 | -84,637 |
| Italy | 58,107 | 29,742 | -28,365 |
| Ireland | 58,971 | 8,356 | -50,615 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,605,331 |
| Switzerland | 1,503,322 |
| Poland | 676,876 |
| Turkey | 262,250 |
| China | 208,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,848,112 | 1,757,219 | -90,893 |
| Switzerland | 779,307 | 724,015 | -55,292 |
| Poland | 341,433 | 335,443 | -5,990 |
| Turkey | 201,857 | 60,393 | -141,464 |
| China | 12,798 | 195,918 | +183,120 |
| New Zealand | 142,232 | 4,754 | -137,478 |
| Pakistan | 91,646 | 7,009 | -84,637 |
| Australia | 46,871 | 49,501 | +2,630 |
| Italy | 63,710 | 32,638 | -31,072 |
| Germany | 38,191 | 29,725 | -8,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 5,088,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,242,801 |
| Road transport | 517,654 |
| Air transport | 169,765 |
| Other | 71,896 |
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) | 2,646,102 | 2,442,414 | -203,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,620 | 452,181 | -338,439 |
| Road transport | 208,914 | 308,740 | +99,826 |
| Air transport | 25,870 | 143,895 | +118,025 |
| Other | 60,152 | 11,744 | -48,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,435,558 |
| Felixstowe | 1,288,900 |
| ZLC | 882,198 |
| Dover | 815,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,233,698 | 1,201,860 | -31,838 |
| Felixstowe | 763,779 | 525,121 | -238,658 |
| ZLC | 512,068 | 370,130 | -141,938 |
| Dover | 257,894 | 558,015 | +300,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 223,693 | 181,187 | -42,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,334 | 93,474 | -134,860 |
| Thamesport | 120,777 | 45,480 | -75,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,889 | 83,168 | +24,279 |
| Southampton | 96,445 | 41,147 | -55,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,830 | 115,141 | +105,311 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BETTYS & TAYLORS GROUP LTD | 61 |
| PEREGRINE TRADING LIMITED | 36 |
| MASPO LTD | 33 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 27 |
| TOP ACTIVE LTD | 24 |
| PETTY, WOOD & CO. LIMITED | 23 |
| TJX UK | 22 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| TOTALLY SWEDISH LIMITED | 13 |
| EAST MIDLANDS FOODS LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 495,594 |
| Ireland | 467,559 |
| United States | 367,047 |
| Germany | 199,469 |
| United Arab Emirates | 139,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 183,146 | 312,448 | +129,302 |
| Ireland | 264,036 | 203,523 | -60,513 |
| United States | 123,335 | 243,712 | +120,377 |
| Germany | 14,612 | 184,857 | +170,245 |
| United Arab Emirates | 56,850 | 82,212 | +25,362 |
| Canada | 68,047 | 52,772 | -15,275 |
| Australia | 67,926 | 44,207 | -23,719 |
| Malaysia | 88,312 | 9,662 | -78,650 |
| Japan | 37,678 | 52,397 | +14,719 |
| South Africa | 8,368 | 47,770 | +39,402 |
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 | 242,867 |
| XI | 3,635 |
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 | 138,918 | 103,949 | -34,969 |
| XI | 2,049 | 1,586 | -463 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,574,091 |
| Air transport | 375,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,712 |
| Other | 248,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 694,271 | 879,820 | +185,549 |
| Air transport | 144,914 | 230,282 | +85,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 179,388 | 143,324 | -36,064 |
| Other | 140,967 | 107,845 | -33,122 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 419,969 |
| Southampton | 413,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 405,672 |
| Felixstowe | 274,374 |
| 000 | 248,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 84,399 | 335,570 | +251,171 |
| Southampton | 304,260 | 108,798 | -195,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,288 | 268,384 | +131,096 |
| Felixstowe | 160,636 | 113,738 | -46,898 |
| 000 | 140,967 | 107,845 | -33,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,702 | 190,886 | +145,184 |
| Holyhead | 94,380 | 85,527 | -8,853 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,137 | 27,868 | -20,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,142 | 32,878 | -9,264 |
| Belfast Port | 7,412 | 47,770 | +40,358 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17049010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquorice extract containing more than 10% sugar, with no other added substances