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 | 491,533 |
| India | 392,181 |
| Colombia | 241,698 |
| Netherlands | 194,223 |
| Sri Lanka | 186,197 |
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 | 285,725 | 205,808 | -79,917 |
| India | 138,146 | 254,035 | +115,889 |
| Colombia | 155,072 | 86,626 | -68,446 |
| Netherlands | 113,994 | 80,229 | -33,765 |
| Sri Lanka | 106,410 | 79,787 | -26,623 |
| Taiwan | 22,114 | 4,205 | -17,909 |
| Spain | 20,991 | 4,541 | -16,450 |
| Mexico | 24,509 | 0 | -24,509 |
| China | 5,842 | 16,462 | +10,620 |
| Pakistan | 7,321 | 9,778 | +2,457 |
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 | 385,721 |
| Colombia | 272,129 |
| Sri Lanka | 201,374 |
| Costa Rica | 107,039 |
| Ecuador | 24,509 |
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 | 141,365 | 244,356 | +102,991 |
| Colombia | 176,063 | 96,066 | -79,997 |
| Sri Lanka | 106,410 | 94,964 | -11,446 |
| Costa Rica | 50,514 | 56,525 | +6,011 |
| Ecuador | 24,509 | 0 | -24,509 |
| Taiwan | 18,328 | 4,205 | -14,123 |
| China | 14,967 | 2,685 | -12,282 |
| Paraguay | 2,749 | 14,819 | +12,070 |
| Pakistan | 7,321 | 9,778 | +2,457 |
| Netherlands | 13,113 | 3,436 | -9,677 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 970,288 |
| Other | 544,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,022 |
| 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) | 485,302 | 484,986 | -316 |
| Other | 331,040 | 213,267 | -117,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,580 | 52,442 | -37,138 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 544,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 507,804 |
| Southampton | 222,538 |
| Felixstowe | 190,688 |
| Harwich | 123,354 |
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 | 331,040 | 213,267 | -117,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,223 | 190,581 | -126,642 |
| Southampton | 95,340 | 127,198 | +31,858 |
| Felixstowe | 49,942 | 140,746 | +90,804 |
| Harwich | 60,122 | 63,232 | +3,110 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,762 | 0 | -17,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,558 | 5,650 | -2,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,358 | 4,817 | -541 |
| Falmouth | 8,371 | 0 | -8,371 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NIRU (EUROPE) LIMITED | 63 |
| HARAN FOODS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| INDUS FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS LIMITED | 23 |
| DOVES FARM FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| VIAN FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| LUXSHAN IMPORT LTD | 19 |
| 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 | 844,701 |
| Oman | 166,768 |
| United Arab Emirates | 140,357 |
| 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 | 466,212 | 378,489 | -87,723 |
| Oman | 105,096 | 61,672 | -43,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,346 | 35,011 | -70,335 |
| Spain | 77,865 | 42,660 | -35,205 |
| Poland | 44,836 | 50,026 | +5,190 |
| Saudi Arabia | 42,280 | 36,397 | -5,883 |
| Kuwait | 37,407 | 33,742 | -3,665 |
| Qatar | 39,652 | 30,601 | -9,051 |
| Netherlands | 24,109 | 43,919 | +19,810 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 99,191 |
| Ireland | 14,100 |
| XI | 12,320 |
| Belgium | 11,002 |
| Switzerland | 6,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 61,367 | 37,824 | -23,543 |
| Ireland | 6,676 | 7,424 | +748 |
| XI | 8,327 | 3,993 | -4,334 |
| Belgium | 11,002 | 0 | -11,002 |
| Switzerland | 3,822 | 2,465 | -1,357 |
| Netherlands | 153 | 3,476 | +3,323 |
| Ecuador | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
| Spain | 181 | 1,353 | +1,172 |
| Czechia | 504 | 547 | +43 |
| Italy | 549 | 477 | -72 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 840,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 660,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,422 |
| 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 | 464,772 | 376,139 | -88,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 416,370 | 243,750 | -172,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,532 | 153,890 | +28,358 |
| 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 | 840,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 574,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,197 |
| Thamesport | 49,311 |
| London | 21,683 |
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 | 464,772 | 376,139 | -88,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 341,919 | 232,881 | -109,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,980 | 129,217 | +41,237 |
| Thamesport | 49,311 | 0 | -49,311 |
| London | 11,316 | 10,367 | -949 |
| Felixstowe | 3,561 | 16,039 | +12,478 |
| Dover | 14,197 | 1,848 | -12,349 |
| Portsmouth | 11,047 | 0 | -11,047 |
| Southampton | 10,263 | 0 | -10,263 |
| 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