Import/export HS code 170112: Beet Sugar
Sugar made from sugar beets, available in refined and unrefined forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,718,528 |
| France | 108,819 |
| India | 85,155 |
| Pakistan | 35,574 |
| Netherlands | 30,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 729,020 | 989,508 | +260,488 |
| France | 90,775 | 18,044 | -72,731 |
| India | 43,655 | 41,500 | -2,155 |
| Pakistan | 19,813 | 15,761 | -4,052 |
| Netherlands | 17,371 | 13,530 | -3,841 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,674 | +8,674 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 7,282 | +7,282 |
| Poland | 5,287 | 1,196 | -4,091 |
| Romania | 3,113 | 3,264 | +151 |
| China | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 85,155 |
| France | 74,693 |
| Germany | 43,034 |
| Pakistan | 35,574 |
| Netherlands | 23,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 43,655 | 41,500 | -2,155 |
| France | 74,693 | 0 | -74,693 |
| Germany | 29,646 | 13,388 | -16,258 |
| Pakistan | 19,813 | 15,761 | -4,052 |
| Netherlands | 4,812 | 19,160 | +14,348 |
| China | 6,123 | 7,282 | +1,159 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 8,674 | +8,674 |
| Poland | 5,287 | 1,196 | -4,091 |
| Romania | 3,113 | 3,264 | +151 |
| Colombia | 0 | 1,825 | +1,825 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,718,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,860 |
| Air transport | 3,160 |
| Road transport | 1,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 729,031 | 989,564 | +260,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,271 | 43,901 | -71,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,711 | 68,149 | -562 |
| Air transport | 3,160 | 0 | -3,160 |
| Road transport | 1,645 | 0 | -1,645 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,718,595 |
| Felixstowe | 109,995 |
| London | 80,349 |
| Dover | 48,303 |
| Southampton | 39,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 729,031 | 989,564 | +260,533 |
| Felixstowe | 47,739 | 62,256 | +14,517 |
| London | 71,675 | 8,674 | -63,001 |
| Dover | 26,435 | 21,868 | -4,567 |
| Southampton | 24,010 | 15,761 | -8,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,533 | 2,295 | -4,238 |
| Hull | 3,308 | 607 | -2,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,639 | 0 | -2,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,280 | 0 | -2,280 |
| Harwich | 1,643 | 589 | -1,054 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 260,382 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,641 |
| Malta | 60,000 |
| Netherlands | 59,773 |
| Australia | 54,000 |
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 | 114,871 | 145,511 | +30,640 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,493 | 26,148 | -14,345 |
| Malta | 60,000 | 0 | -60,000 |
| Netherlands | 55,428 | 4,345 | -51,083 |
| Australia | 54,000 | 0 | -54,000 |
| Kuwait | 38,390 | 0 | -38,390 |
| Bermuda | 19,200 | 17,280 | -1,920 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 15,936 | +15,936 |
| United States | 0 | 15,356 | +15,356 |
| Poland | 13,906 | 0 | -13,906 |
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 | 163,491 |
| Netherlands | 78,133 |
| France | 3,813 |
| XI | 259 |
| Mauritius | 18 |
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 | 90,083 | 73,408 | -16,675 |
| Netherlands | 18,532 | 59,601 | +41,069 |
| France | 96 | 3,717 | +3,621 |
| XI | 142 | 117 | -25 |
| Mauritius | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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) | 277,323 |
| Other | 259,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,849 |
| Air transport | 27,877 |
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) | 215,099 | 62,224 | -152,875 |
| Other | 114,952 | 144,549 | +29,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,867 | 7,982 | -67,885 |
| Air transport | 11,559 | 16,318 | +4,759 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 259,501 |
| Felixstowe | 128,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,141 |
| Southampton | 37,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 114,952 | 144,549 | +29,597 |
| Felixstowe | 111,235 | 16,766 | -94,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,493 | 26,148 | -68,345 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,504 | 3,637 | -54,867 |
| Southampton | 20,561 | 17,280 | -3,281 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,356 | +15,356 |
| Harwich | 6,117 | 4,345 | -1,772 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,646 | 962 | -7,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,913 | 0 | -2,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,036 | +1,036 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sugar made from sugar beets, available in refined and unrefined forms