Import/export HS code 170240: Glucose-fructose syrup
Glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar
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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 | 2,826,964 |
| United Arab Emirates | 835,255 |
| Hungary | 461,218 |
| France | 342,196 |
| Taiwan | 242,266 |
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 | 1,852,555 | 974,409 | -878,146 |
| United Arab Emirates | 342,502 | 492,753 | +150,251 |
| Hungary | 228,596 | 232,622 | +4,026 |
| France | 238,632 | 103,564 | -135,068 |
| Taiwan | 160,883 | 81,383 | -79,500 |
| Germany | 149,428 | 66,064 | -83,364 |
| Netherlands | 8,198 | 44,530 | +36,332 |
| Italy | 15,300 | 19,151 | +3,851 |
| Canada | 1,417 | 27,028 | +25,611 |
| United States | 15,830 | 9,240 | -6,590 |
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 | 2,649,393 |
| United Arab Emirates | 838,290 |
| Hungary | 625,857 |
| Germany | 328,537 |
| Netherlands | 291,516 |
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 | 1,885,305 | 764,088 | -1,121,217 |
| United Arab Emirates | 343,143 | 495,147 | +152,004 |
| Hungary | 300,436 | 325,421 | +24,985 |
| Germany | 215,102 | 113,435 | -101,667 |
| Netherlands | 62,288 | 229,228 | +166,940 |
| Taiwan | 163,126 | 85,304 | -77,822 |
| Italy | 15,300 | 19,151 | +3,851 |
| United States | 15,830 | 9,240 | -6,590 |
| Poland | 20,758 | 2,241 | -18,517 |
| Jordan | 0 | 22,812 | +22,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,752,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,364,857 |
| Air transport | 33,705 |
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) | 2,317,177 | 1,435,337 | -881,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 709,378 | 655,479 | -53,899 |
| Air transport | 29,321 | 4,384 | -24,937 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,519,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,003,664 |
| Dover | 776,587 |
| Southampton | 683,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 567,528 |
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 | 1,099,355 | 420,085 | -679,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 597,180 | 406,484 | -190,696 |
| Dover | 446,260 | 330,327 | -115,933 |
| Southampton | 252,638 | 430,362 | +177,724 |
| Eurotunnel | 342,899 | 224,629 | -118,270 |
| Felixstowe | 150,791 | 88,649 | -62,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,350 | 113,629 | +1,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 49,024 | +49,024 |
| Harwich | 19,454 | 20,878 | +1,424 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,717 | 0 | -21,717 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 30 |
| SAHARA UK FOODS LTD | 30 |
| ELIXIR FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| GLOBAL SOURCING (UK) LTD | 25 |
| AMERICANDY INC LIMITED | 21 |
| IMPEX PRO LIMITED | 19 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 18 |
| FORMOSA GROUP LTD | 18 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 15 |
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 223,496 |
| Denmark | 57,834 |
| Belgium | 33,807 |
| Netherlands | 19,082 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 11,623 |
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 | 99,840 | 123,656 | +23,816 |
| Denmark | 57,834 | 0 | -57,834 |
| Belgium | 21,629 | 12,178 | -9,451 |
| Netherlands | 3,440 | 15,642 | +12,202 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 9,187 | 2,436 | -6,751 |
| Croatia | 7,180 | 3,470 | -3,710 |
| Israel | 8,379 | 0 | -8,379 |
| Germany | 5,205 | 2,205 | -3,000 |
| United States | 0 | 5,104 | +5,104 |
| Japan | 2,808 | 1,203 | -1,605 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 70,913 |
| XI | 34,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,533 | 47,380 | +23,847 |
| XI | 26,847 | 7,797 | -19,050 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 197,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,219 |
| Air transport | 53,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,365 |
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 | 82,554 | 114,448 | +31,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,263 | 34,956 | -58,307 |
| Air transport | 43,184 | 10,084 | -33,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,187 | 12,178 | +991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 197,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,953 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,334 |
| Holyhead | 12,685 |
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 | 82,554 | 114,448 | +31,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,012 | 17,941 | -56,071 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,204 | 0 | -18,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,993 | 1,341 | -12,652 |
| Holyhead | 6,894 | 5,791 | -1,103 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 12,178 | +12,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,134 | 866 | -10,268 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,187 | 2,436 | -6,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,379 | 0 | -8,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,800 | 6,307 | +4,507 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar