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 | 1,754,254 |
| 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 | 726,418 | 1,027,836 | +301,418 |
| 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 |
| Poland | 4,369 | 2,114 | -2,255 |
| Romania | 3,113 | 3,264 | +151 |
| China | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,068 | +5,068 |
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 | 40,554 |
| Netherlands | 22,942 |
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 | 24,793 | 15,761 | -9,032 |
| Netherlands | 4,812 | 18,130 | +13,318 |
| China | 6,123 | 5,068 | -1,055 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 8,674 | +8,674 |
| Poland | 4,369 | 2,114 | -2,255 |
| 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 | 1,754,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,626 |
| 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 | 726,429 | 1,027,892 | +301,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,353 | 43,789 | -70,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,691 | 65,935 | -7,756 |
| 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 | 1,754,321 |
| Felixstowe | 112,761 |
| London | 80,349 |
| Dover | 47,273 |
| 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 | 726,429 | 1,027,892 | +301,463 |
| Felixstowe | 52,719 | 60,042 | +7,323 |
| London | 71,675 | 8,674 | -63,001 |
| Dover | 26,435 | 20,838 | -5,597 |
| Southampton | 24,010 | 15,761 | -8,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,533 | 2,295 | -4,238 |
| Hull | 2,390 | 1,525 | -865 |
| 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 | 261,605 |
| Malta | 60,000 |
| Netherlands | 59,773 |
| United Arab Emirates | 55,948 |
| 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 | 106,869 | 154,736 | +47,867 |
| Malta | 60,000 | 0 | -60,000 |
| Netherlands | 52,656 | 7,117 | -45,539 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,493 | 15,455 | -25,038 |
| 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 |
| Poland | 15,481 | 0 | -15,481 |
| United States | 0 | 15,356 | +15,356 |
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 | 164,743 |
| Netherlands | 78,133 |
| XU | 13,776 |
| France | 3,813 |
| XI | 241 |
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 | 84,484 | 80,259 | -4,225 |
| Netherlands | 16,221 | 61,912 | +45,691 |
| XU | 6,019 | 7,757 | +1,738 |
| France | 84 | 3,729 | +3,645 |
| XI | 124 | 117 | -7 |
| 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) | 266,630 |
| Other | 260,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,424 |
| 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 | 51,531 | -163,568 |
| Other | 106,950 | 153,774 | +46,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,455 | 11,969 | -61,486 |
| 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 | 260,724 |
| Felixstowe | 128,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,716 |
| 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 | 106,950 | 153,774 | +46,824 |
| Felixstowe | 111,235 | 16,766 | -94,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,493 | 15,455 | -79,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,864 | 4,852 | -54,012 |
| Southampton | 20,561 | 17,280 | -3,281 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,356 | +15,356 |
| Harwich | 3,345 | 7,117 | +3,772 |
| 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