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 | 4,143,027 |
| Switzerland | 1,569,414 |
| Poland | 461,456 |
| France | 438,584 |
| China | 376,221 |
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 | 1,925,183 | 2,217,844 | +292,661 |
| Switzerland | 726,940 | 842,474 | +115,534 |
| Poland | 349,897 | 111,559 | -238,338 |
| France | 70,026 | 368,558 | +298,532 |
| China | 61,470 | 314,751 | +253,281 |
| Turkey | 98,653 | 93,266 | -5,387 |
| New Zealand | 142,232 | 40,936 | -101,296 |
| Pakistan | 91,646 | 53,576 | -38,070 |
| Italy | 51,955 | 41,698 | -10,257 |
| Germany | 41,151 | 29,561 | -11,590 |
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 | 4,135,852 |
| Switzerland | 1,709,249 |
| Poland | 742,525 |
| China | 370,013 |
| Turkey | 191,919 |
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 | 1,917,413 | 2,218,439 | +301,026 |
| Switzerland | 779,175 | 930,074 | +150,899 |
| Poland | 356,358 | 386,167 | +29,809 |
| China | 39,939 | 330,074 | +290,135 |
| Turkey | 98,653 | 93,266 | -5,387 |
| New Zealand | 142,232 | 4,754 | -137,478 |
| Pakistan | 91,646 | 53,576 | -38,070 |
| Italy | 59,558 | 39,579 | -19,979 |
| Australia | 46,871 | 49,501 | +2,630 |
| Germany | 45,948 | 29,442 | -16,506 |
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 | 4 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 5,835,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,507,211 |
| Road transport | 528,150 |
| Air transport | 185,375 |
| Other | 78,185 |
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) | 2,777,588 | 3,057,933 | +280,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 709,691 | 797,520 | +87,829 |
| Road transport | 175,594 | 352,556 | +176,962 |
| Air transport | 75,374 | 110,001 | +34,627 |
| Other | 68,736 | 9,449 | -59,287 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,768,747 |
| Felixstowe | 1,461,486 |
| Dover | 1,191,991 |
| ZLC | 883,152 |
| Eurotunnel | 434,771 |
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 | 1,280,137 | 1,488,610 | +208,473 |
| Felixstowe | 662,834 | 798,652 | +135,818 |
| Dover | 345,690 | 846,301 | +500,611 |
| ZLC | 501,016 | 382,136 | -118,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 249,943 | 184,828 | -65,115 |
| Southampton | 96,445 | 201,327 | +104,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,486 | 86,069 | -79,417 |
| Thamesport | 124,290 | 41,967 | -82,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,030 | 61,091 | -24,939 |
| Harwich | 65,476 | 67,528 | +2,052 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BETTYS & TAYLORS GROUP LTD | 64 |
| PEREGRINE TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| MASPO LTD | 37 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 27 |
| TOP ACTIVE LTD | 25 |
| PETTY, WOOD & CO. LIMITED | 23 |
| TJX UK | 22 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| TOTALLY SWEDISH LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 18 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 541,626 |
| Ireland | 444,032 |
| United States | 366,753 |
| Germany | 199,469 |
| Canada | 159,345 |
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 | 159,715 | 381,911 | +222,196 |
| Ireland | 258,093 | 185,939 | -72,154 |
| United States | 123,522 | 243,231 | +119,709 |
| Germany | 20,364 | 179,105 | +158,741 |
| Canada | 64,334 | 95,011 | +30,677 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,912 | 90,991 | +27,079 |
| Australia | 95,858 | 16,638 | -79,220 |
| Malaysia | 88,312 | 9,662 | -78,650 |
| Japan | 38,863 | 57,562 | +18,699 |
| South Korea | 41,523 | 16,116 | -25,407 |
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 | 228,760 |
| XI | 4,226 |
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 | 133,781 | 94,979 | -38,802 |
| XI | 2,333 | 1,893 | -440 |
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) | 1,681,713 |
| Air transport | 381,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 312,898 |
| Other | 240,690 |
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) | 757,138 | 924,575 | +167,437 |
| Air transport | 155,120 | 226,659 | +71,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,704 | 148,194 | -16,510 |
| Other | 137,206 | 103,484 | -33,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 537,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 455,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 429,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,824 |
| 000 | 240,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 295,078 | 242,245 | -52,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,889 | 381,044 | +306,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,082 | 223,464 | +17,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,388 | 195,436 | +145,048 |
| 000 | 137,206 | 103,484 | -33,722 |
| Felixstowe | 131,275 | 73,787 | -57,488 |
| Holyhead | 95,695 | 67,541 | -28,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,462 | 47,045 | +15,583 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,544 | 17,504 | -38,040 |
| Belfast Port | 55,182 | 0 | -55,182 |
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