Import/export HS code 170113: Special Cane Sugar
Cane sugar with specific characteristics as noted in trade regulations
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 501,732 |
| India | 374,469 |
| Colombia | 259,882 |
| Netherlands | 190,562 |
| Sri Lanka | 185,316 |
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 | 292,150 | 209,582 | -82,568 |
| India | 118,773 | 255,696 | +136,923 |
| Colombia | 173,256 | 86,626 | -86,630 |
| Netherlands | 105,206 | 85,356 | -19,850 |
| Sri Lanka | 117,299 | 68,017 | -49,282 |
| Jamaica | 27,399 | 1,265 | -26,134 |
| Taiwan | 22,114 | 4,205 | -17,909 |
| Spain | 20,991 | 4,541 | -16,450 |
| Mexico | 24,509 | 0 | -24,509 |
| China | 6,825 | 16,462 | +9,637 |
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 | 377,688 |
| Colombia | 288,882 |
| Sri Lanka | 200,493 |
| Costa Rica | 98,901 |
| Jamaica | 28,664 |
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 | 121,992 | 255,696 | +133,704 |
| Colombia | 194,247 | 94,635 | -99,612 |
| Sri Lanka | 117,299 | 83,194 | -34,105 |
| Costa Rica | 41,892 | 57,009 | +15,117 |
| Jamaica | 27,399 | 1,265 | -26,134 |
| Ecuador | 24,509 | 0 | -24,509 |
| Taiwan | 18,328 | 4,205 | -14,123 |
| Netherlands | 16,157 | 3,436 | -12,721 |
| China | 14,509 | 4,126 | -10,383 |
| Paraguay | 2,749 | 14,819 | +12,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 994,975 |
| Other | 557,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,199 |
| Air transport | 7,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 526,428 | 468,547 | -57,881 |
| Other | 335,696 | 221,674 | -114,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,632 | 58,567 | -23,065 |
| Air transport | 2,144 | 5,442 | +3,298 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 565,881 |
| 000 | 557,370 |
| Southampton | 194,398 |
| Felixstowe | 186,644 |
| Harwich | 124,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 369,577 | 196,304 | -173,273 |
| 000 | 335,696 | 221,674 | -114,022 |
| Southampton | 74,698 | 119,700 | +45,002 |
| Felixstowe | 56,312 | 130,332 | +74,020 |
| Harwich | 54,544 | 70,423 | +15,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,877 | 1,381 | -18,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,117 | 2,841 | -4,276 |
| Falmouth | 8,371 | 0 | -8,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,358 | 929 | -4,429 |
| Dover | 1,065 | 5,204 | +4,139 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NIRU (EUROPE) LIMITED | 62 |
| HARAN FOODS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| INDUS FOODS LIMITED | 24 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 23 |
| VIAN FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| LUXSHAN IMPORT LTD | 19 |
| DOVES FARM FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| LA CASA DE JACK LTD | 13 |
| IMPORTS SOL ANDINO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| VAANI CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 840,508 |
| Oman | 159,493 |
| United Arab Emirates | 140,583 |
| Spain | 120,525 |
| Poland | 94,862 |
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 | 464,063 | 376,445 | -87,618 |
| Oman | 101,592 | 57,901 | -43,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 106,902 | 33,681 | -73,221 |
| Spain | 45,596 | 74,929 | +29,333 |
| Poland | 23,672 | 71,190 | +47,518 |
| Saudi Arabia | 40,603 | 34,060 | -6,543 |
| Kuwait | 39,381 | 32,715 | -6,666 |
| Qatar | 40,707 | 27,665 | -13,042 |
| Netherlands | 20,279 | 46,671 | +26,392 |
| France | 35,507 | 11,520 | -23,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 685,129 |
| France | 97,158 |
| Ireland | 14,296 |
| XI | 12,333 |
| Belgium | 11,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 365,052 | 320,077 | -44,975 |
| France | 61,845 | 35,313 | -26,532 |
| Ireland | 6,849 | 7,447 | +598 |
| XI | 8,081 | 4,252 | -3,829 |
| Belgium | 11,923 | 0 | -11,923 |
| Switzerland | 4,251 | 2,487 | -1,764 |
| Netherlands | 153 | 3,259 | +3,106 |
| Ecuador | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
| Czechia | 484 | 523 | +39 |
| Italy | 549 | 385 | -164 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 836,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,123 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,977 |
| Air transport | 2,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 462,623 | 374,095 | -88,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,505 | 264,618 | -118,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,538 | 167,439 | +66,901 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 836,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,218 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,119 |
| Thamesport | 49,311 |
| Felixstowe | 22,629 |
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 | 462,623 | 374,095 | -88,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,307 | 218,911 | -120,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,986 | 153,133 | +90,147 |
| Thamesport | 17,042 | 32,269 | +15,227 |
| Felixstowe | 6,590 | 16,039 | +9,449 |
| Dover | 15,753 | 1,848 | -13,905 |
| London | 11,316 | 0 | -11,316 |
| Portsmouth | 11,047 | 0 | -11,047 |
| Southampton | 7,694 | 2,569 | -5,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,544 | 2,122 | -3,422 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170113
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cane sugar with specific characteristics as noted in trade regulations