Import/export HS code 17049030: White chocolate
White chocolate products without cocoa solids
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 105,499,966 |
| Italy | 49,554,723 |
| Germany | 41,534,260 |
| France | 18,808,977 |
| Switzerland | 15,817,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 58,879,517 | 46,620,449 | -12,259,068 |
| Italy | 23,007,739 | 26,546,984 | +3,539,245 |
| Germany | 20,599,812 | 20,934,448 | +334,636 |
| France | 9,285,045 | 9,523,932 | +238,887 |
| Switzerland | 8,728,645 | 7,088,831 | -1,639,814 |
| Lithuania | 7,895,209 | 6,930,115 | -965,094 |
| Poland | 7,148,412 | 5,448,455 | -1,699,957 |
| Netherlands | 2,170,503 | 6,904,103 | +4,733,600 |
| United States | 4,216,352 | 3,140,396 | -1,075,956 |
| Ireland | 2,950,275 | 3,958,643 | +1,008,368 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 89,185,778 |
| Italy | 53,518,449 |
| Germany | 45,754,059 |
| Switzerland | 22,807,148 |
| Poland | 18,038,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 50,321,286 | 38,864,492 | -11,456,794 |
| Italy | 25,345,351 | 28,173,098 | +2,827,747 |
| Germany | 23,229,676 | 22,524,383 | -705,293 |
| Switzerland | 9,388,502 | 13,418,646 | +4,030,144 |
| Poland | 9,447,318 | 8,591,579 | -855,739 |
| Lithuania | 7,896,628 | 6,942,361 | -954,267 |
| France | 6,455,915 | 6,731,880 | +275,965 |
| United States | 3,911,274 | 2,706,410 | -1,204,864 |
| Netherlands | 3,148,454 | 2,842,201 | -306,253 |
| Hungary | 2,376,524 | 2,273,152 | -103,372 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 249,682,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,384,467 |
| Road transport | 8,590,033 |
| Other | 3,401,232 |
| Air transport | 1,651,872 |
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) | 128,720,078 | 120,962,356 | -7,757,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,011,854 | 16,372,613 | -1,639,241 |
| Road transport | 1,398,729 | 7,191,304 | +5,792,575 |
| Other | 1,370,078 | 2,031,154 | +661,076 |
| Air transport | 919,952 | 731,920 | -188,032 |
| Rail transport | 197,492 | 554,935 | +357,443 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 137,593,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,574,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,617,917 |
| London | 13,732,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,158,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 69,649,040 | 67,944,806 | -1,704,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,433,921 | 27,140,089 | -8,293,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,831,435 | 7,786,482 | -5,044,953 |
| London | 6,959,728 | 6,772,418 | -187,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,975,857 | 5,183,074 | -1,792,783 |
| ZLC | 1,423,558 | 7,519,205 | +6,095,647 |
| Southampton | 4,291,920 | 4,642,052 | +350,132 |
| Harwich | 2,691,243 | 5,415,365 | +2,724,122 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,450,465 | 4,302,054 | +1,851,589 |
| 000 | 1,370,078 | 2,031,154 | +661,076 |
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 | 91 |
| Manufacture of food products | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 48 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-12 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FIZZ (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 54 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 52 |
| HENLEY BRIDGE INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 52 |
| SLR SUPPLIES LTD | 52 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 51 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 50 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| O.P. CHOCOLATE LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,738,295 |
| Ireland | 18,893,850 |
| Netherlands | 1,339,840 |
| United States | 1,202,179 |
| Spain | 712,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,948,880 | 13,789,415 | -1,159,465 |
| Ireland | 9,137,232 | 9,756,618 | +619,386 |
| Netherlands | 399,077 | 940,763 | +541,686 |
| United States | 714,461 | 487,718 | -226,743 |
| Spain | 515,540 | 196,692 | -318,848 |
| Australia | 114,428 | 460,543 | +346,115 |
| Malta | 256,300 | 232,793 | -23,507 |
| United Arab Emirates | 236,866 | 208,723 | -28,143 |
| South Africa | 191,788 | 238,487 | +46,699 |
| Germany | 58,366 | 333,812 | +275,446 |
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 | 711,252 |
| Belgium | 356,577 |
| Italy | 149,827 |
| Ireland | 131,788 |
| Germany | 80,845 |
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 | 312,158 | 399,094 | +86,936 |
| Belgium | 164,425 | 192,152 | +27,727 |
| Italy | 61,754 | 88,073 | +26,319 |
| Ireland | 70,986 | 60,802 | -10,184 |
| Germany | 44,813 | 36,032 | -8,781 |
| Switzerland | 18,335 | 28,766 | +10,431 |
| Poland | 19,573 | 0 | -19,573 |
| Lithuania | 2,594 | 16,923 | +14,329 |
| Ukraine | 5,328 | 4,932 | -396 |
| Hungary | 4,697 | 2,233 | -2,464 |
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) | 49,954,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,601,275 |
| Other | 2,111,309 |
| Air transport | 425,767 |
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) | 24,792,110 | 25,162,228 | +370,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,248,550 | 2,352,725 | +104,175 |
| Other | 950,467 | 1,160,842 | +210,375 |
| Air transport | 147,558 | 278,209 | +130,651 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,235,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,418,435 |
| Holyhead | 4,023,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,519,589 |
| 000 | 2,111,309 |
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 | 15,563,997 | 15,671,823 | +107,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,145,523 | 6,272,912 | +127,389 |
| Holyhead | 1,945,506 | 2,077,585 | +132,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,258,766 | 1,260,823 | +2,057 |
| 000 | 950,467 | 1,160,842 | +210,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,022 | 543,954 | +251,932 |
| Dover | 647,904 | 134,191 | -513,713 |
| Southampton | 269,647 | 383,881 | +114,234 |
| Felixstowe | 122,381 | 268,926 | +146,545 |
| Milford | 192,864 | 130,878 | -61,986 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17049030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: White chocolate products without cocoa solids