Import/export HS code 170260: High-fructose syrups
Fructose syrups with more than 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,951,084 |
| Belgium | 2,517,128 |
| United States | 1,726,566 |
| Germany | 1,581,681 |
| France | 1,158,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,843,888 | 2,107,196 | +263,308 |
| Belgium | 1,428,067 | 1,089,061 | -339,006 |
| United States | 902,381 | 824,185 | -78,196 |
| Germany | 933,166 | 648,515 | -284,651 |
| France | 759,964 | 398,402 | -361,562 |
| Bulgaria | 24,038 | 1,095,480 | +1,071,442 |
| Netherlands | 374,026 | 291,878 | -82,148 |
| Poland | 511,645 | 13,803 | -497,842 |
| Taiwan | 267,259 | 201,957 | -65,302 |
| Ireland | 165,904 | 166,017 | +113 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 5,818,256 |
| Belgium | 2,644,601 |
| United States | 1,746,301 |
| Turkey | 958,874 |
| Poland | 881,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,897,297 | 2,920,959 | +23,662 |
| Belgium | 1,495,520 | 1,149,081 | -346,439 |
| United States | 910,872 | 835,429 | -75,443 |
| Turkey | 51,028 | 907,846 | +856,818 |
| Poland | 877,190 | 4,223 | -872,967 |
| Taiwan | 311,533 | 203,223 | -108,310 |
| France | 250,759 | 213,700 | -37,059 |
| Germany | 260,019 | 180,737 | -79,282 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 142,579 | +142,579 |
| Ireland | 68,516 | 41,917 | -26,599 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,266,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,915,039 |
| Other | 1,859,998 |
| Air transport | 222,483 |
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) | 3,935,210 | 3,330,954 | -604,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,006,295 | 2,908,744 | +902,449 |
| Other | 1,278,607 | 581,391 | -697,216 |
| Air transport | 104,611 | 117,872 | +13,261 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,940,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,075,898 |
| Southampton | 1,943,773 |
| 000 | 1,859,998 |
| London | 1,702,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,451,349 | 1,488,821 | +37,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,396,858 | 679,040 | -717,818 |
| Southampton | 202,389 | 1,741,384 | +1,538,995 |
| 000 | 1,278,607 | 581,391 | -697,216 |
| London | 769,869 | 932,149 | +162,280 |
| Felixstowe | 681,697 | 718,680 | +36,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 975,155 | 347,773 | -627,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,006 | 151,628 | +34,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,573 | 26,117 | -76,456 |
| Harwich | 112,180 | 10,150 | -102,030 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SARANT LTD | 81 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 66 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 42 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 34 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| ANDINA INGHAM LTD | 30 |
| BENNETT OPIE,LIMITED | 27 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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 | 51,866 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,592 |
| Romania | 22,141 |
| Germany | 17,739 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,192 |
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 | 20,222 | 31,644 | +11,422 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 50,592 | +50,592 |
| Romania | 15,274 | 6,867 | -8,407 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,739 | +17,739 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,869 | 3,323 | -8,546 |
| Netherlands | 6,919 | 5,926 | -993 |
| Thailand | 4,315 | 4,311 | -4 |
| Oman | 0 | 8,500 | +8,500 |
| Japan | 3,238 | 3,260 | +22 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 6,106 | +6,106 |
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 | 103 |
| XU | 6 |
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 | 34 | 69 | +35 |
| XU | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 117,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,203 |
| Air transport | 1,486 |
| Other | 109 |
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) | 49,193 | 68,590 | +19,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,082 | 77,121 | +54,039 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Other | 37 | 72 | +35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 81,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,150 |
| Holyhead | 45,028 |
| Southampton | 13,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 15,529 | 66,263 | +50,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,138 | 27,012 | +5,874 |
| Holyhead | 20,185 | 24,843 | +4,658 |
| Southampton | 7,553 | 6,085 | -1,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 12,452 | +12,452 |
| Felixstowe | 7,870 | 3,151 | -4,719 |
| Hull | 0 | 4,770 | +4,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 1,135 | +1,135 |
| 000 | 37 | 72 | +35 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fructose syrups with more than 50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar