Import/export HS code 170250: Pure fructose
Chemically pure fructose sugar
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,466,416 |
| Finland | 5,303,808 |
| Israel | 1,243,689 |
| Belgium | 452,172 |
| Germany | 424,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,638,394 | 5,828,022 | +189,628 |
| Finland | 2,450,881 | 2,852,927 | +402,046 |
| Israel | 1,009,280 | 234,409 | -774,871 |
| Belgium | 291,601 | 160,571 | -131,030 |
| Germany | 228,374 | 195,918 | -32,456 |
| France | 99,356 | 252,390 | +153,034 |
| Bulgaria | 112,435 | 69,087 | -43,348 |
| Netherlands | 77,109 | 51,719 | -25,390 |
| Ireland | 47,001 | 65,556 | +18,555 |
| Malta | 49,898 | 23,612 | -26,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,151,956 |
| Finland | 5,304,217 |
| Israel | 1,746,798 |
| Germany | 70,711 |
| Ukraine | 68,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,840,892 | 6,311,064 | +470,172 |
| Finland | 2,451,290 | 2,852,927 | +401,637 |
| Israel | 1,344,300 | 402,498 | -941,802 |
| Germany | 40,291 | 30,420 | -9,871 |
| Ukraine | 44,879 | 23,234 | -21,645 |
| Bulgaria | 24,369 | 0 | -24,369 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,497 | +5,497 |
| Japan | 5,080 | 0 | -5,080 |
| Taiwan | 3,452 | 1,043 | -2,409 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 2,890 | +2,890 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,448,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,859,085 |
| Other | 501,977 |
| Road transport | 71,765 |
| Air transport | 8,690 |
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) | 6,934,600 | 6,513,618 | -420,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,767,552 | 3,091,533 | +323,981 |
| Other | 356,615 | 145,362 | -211,253 |
| Road transport | 46,272 | 25,493 | -20,779 |
| Air transport | 8,690 | 0 | -8,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,002,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,931,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,441,602 |
| Belfast Port | 1,302,544 |
| 000 | 501,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,382,835 | 4,619,196 | -763,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,288,871 | 2,642,308 | +353,437 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,838 | 840,764 | +239,926 |
| Belfast Port | 601,432 | 701,112 | +99,680 |
| 000 | 356,615 | 145,362 | -211,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,703 | 138,071 | -198,632 |
| Dover | 157,843 | 290,736 | +132,893 |
| London | 98,770 | 119,768 | +20,998 |
| Southampton | 2,424 | 174,978 | +172,554 |
| Hull | 97,922 | 0 | -97,922 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHMANN FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 76 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 59 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 55 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 53 |
| KILO LIMITED | 50 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 43 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 32 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 73,470 |
| Egypt | 72,800 |
| Kenya | 56,950 |
| France | 53,470 |
| Spain | 32,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 39,583 | 33,887 | -5,696 |
| Egypt | 25,151 | 47,649 | +22,498 |
| Kenya | 0 | 56,950 | +56,950 |
| France | 39,642 | 13,828 | -25,814 |
| Spain | 7,160 | 25,596 | +18,436 |
| Ireland | 29,928 | 598 | -29,330 |
| Germany | 5,236 | 17,474 | +12,238 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,474 | +15,474 |
| United States | 1,218 | 9,799 | +8,581 |
| South Africa | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 20,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 19,255 | 994 | -18,261 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,832 |
| Air transport | 44,639 |
| Other | 20,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,410 | 114,019 | +12,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,233 | 89,599 | +73,366 |
| Air transport | 19,840 | 24,799 | +4,959 |
| Other | 19,255 | 994 | -18,261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,552 |
| Dover | 51,322 |
| Felixstowe | 29,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,177 | 84,314 | +27,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,333 | 51,219 | +44,886 |
| Dover | 26,400 | 24,922 | -1,478 |
| Felixstowe | 9,900 | 19,149 | +9,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,918 | 15,000 | +6,082 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,922 | 9,799 | -1,123 |
| 000 | 19,255 | 994 | -18,261 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,231 | +19,231 |
| Heysham | 13,728 | 0 | -13,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,783 | +4,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 170250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically pure fructose sugar