Import/export HS code 17049010: Liquorice extract with high sugar content
Liquorice extract containing more than 10% sugar, with no other added substances
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,010,886 |
| Switzerland | 1,484,074 |
| France | 467,530 |
| China | 383,769 |
| Poland | 373,461 |
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 | 2,007,748 | 2,003,138 | -4,610 |
| Switzerland | 779,432 | 704,642 | -74,790 |
| France | 68,177 | 399,353 | +331,176 |
| China | 61,470 | 322,299 | +260,829 |
| Poland | 288,930 | 84,531 | -204,399 |
| Turkey | 72,069 | 87,397 | +15,328 |
| New Zealand | 102,915 | 40,936 | -61,979 |
| Pakistan | 95,696 | 46,567 | -49,129 |
| Colombia | 34,785 | 89,217 | +54,432 |
| Italy | 49,912 | 31,057 | -18,855 |
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 | 4,001,943 |
| Switzerland | 1,594,846 |
| Poland | 678,179 |
| China | 377,561 |
| Turkey | 159,466 |
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 | 1,998,968 | 2,002,975 | +4,007 |
| Switzerland | 829,818 | 765,028 | -64,790 |
| Poland | 295,391 | 382,788 | +87,397 |
| China | 39,939 | 337,622 | +297,683 |
| Turkey | 72,069 | 87,397 | +15,328 |
| Pakistan | 95,696 | 46,567 | -49,129 |
| Colombia | 34,785 | 90,505 | +55,720 |
| New Zealand | 102,915 | 4,754 | -98,161 |
| Italy | 57,515 | 29,856 | -27,659 |
| Germany | 43,369 | 27,163 | -16,206 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 5,608,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,461,471 |
| Road transport | 495,252 |
| Air transport | 192,923 |
| Other | 80,878 |
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) | 2,794,591 | 2,814,087 | +19,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 562,006 | 899,465 | +337,459 |
| Road transport | 286,091 | 209,161 | -76,930 |
| Air transport | 76,335 | 116,588 | +40,253 |
| Other | 68,953 | 11,925 | -57,028 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,687,172 |
| Felixstowe | 1,389,652 |
| Dover | 1,203,262 |
| ZLC | 810,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 444,124 |
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 | 1,382,609 | 1,304,563 | -78,046 |
| Felixstowe | 617,270 | 772,382 | +155,112 |
| Dover | 374,159 | 829,103 | +454,944 |
| ZLC | 571,861 | 238,741 | -333,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,917 | 201,207 | -41,710 |
| Southampton | 48,073 | 215,075 | +167,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,607 | 144,913 | +66,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,394 | 84,187 | +20,793 |
| Harwich | 76,312 | 66,985 | -9,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,803 | 94,716 | +56,913 |
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
|
27 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 41 |
| MASPO LTD | 38 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 395,179 |
| United States | 300,246 |
| Germany | 195,827 |
| Canada | 155,417 |
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 | 241,750 | 299,876 | +58,126 |
| Ireland | 246,826 | 148,353 | -98,473 |
| United States | 51,896 | 248,350 | +196,454 |
| Germany | 17,930 | 177,897 | +159,967 |
| Canada | 71,855 | 83,562 | +11,707 |
| United Arab Emirates | 59,191 | 89,341 | +30,150 |
| Australia | 97,103 | 16,507 | -80,596 |
| Japan | 61,509 | 39,247 | -22,262 |
| Malaysia | 79,273 | 6,645 | -72,628 |
| 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 | 201,064 |
| XI | 4,111 |
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 | 121,290 | 79,774 | -41,516 |
| XI | 2,644 | 1,467 | -1,177 |
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) | 1,580,065 |
| Air transport | 373,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,191 |
| Other | 213,193 |
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) | 784,075 | 795,990 | +11,915 |
| Air transport | 137,417 | 235,811 | +98,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 185,272 | 106,919 | -78,353 |
| Other | 127,012 | 86,181 | -40,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 449,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 448,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 426,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 247,775 |
| 000 | 213,193 |
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 | 217,276 | 232,332 | +15,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,470 | 369,595 | +291,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,073 | 161,611 | -103,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,788 | 198,987 | +150,199 |
| 000 | 127,012 | 86,181 | -40,831 |
| Felixstowe | 176,645 | 28,417 | -148,228 |
| Holyhead | 99,691 | 41,520 | -58,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,691 | 33,905 | -7,786 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,570 | 21,434 | -19,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,460 | 11,363 | -32,097 |
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