Import/export HS code 170260: High-fructose syrups
Fructose syrups with more than 50% fructose by weight, excluding invert sugar
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,136,144 |
| Belgium | 2,436,374 |
| United States | 1,650,556 |
| Germany | 1,618,464 |
| France | 1,174,694 |
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 | 1,960,850 | 2,175,294 | +214,444 |
| Belgium | 1,382,835 | 1,053,539 | -329,296 |
| United States | 881,882 | 768,674 | -113,208 |
| Germany | 967,655 | 650,809 | -316,846 |
| France | 756,680 | 418,014 | -338,666 |
| Bulgaria | 101,872 | 1,017,646 | +915,774 |
| Netherlands | 358,358 | 300,222 | -58,136 |
| Poland | 457,382 | 9,001 | -448,381 |
| Taiwan | 234,505 | 216,506 | -17,999 |
| Ireland | 160,198 | 156,365 | -3,833 |
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 | 5,995,026 |
| Belgium | 2,602,208 |
| United States | 1,663,499 |
| Turkey | 997,530 |
| Poland | 803,042 |
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 | 2,984,979 | 3,010,047 | +25,068 |
| Belgium | 1,453,327 | 1,148,881 | -304,446 |
| United States | 925,937 | 737,562 | -188,375 |
| Turkey | 70,471 | 927,059 | +856,588 |
| Poland | 798,819 | 4,223 | -794,596 |
| Taiwan | 274,103 | 217,772 | -56,331 |
| France | 267,937 | 204,356 | -63,581 |
| Germany | 339,669 | 101,087 | -238,582 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 142,579 | +142,579 |
| Ireland | 60,035 | 41,917 | -18,118 |
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 | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 7,172,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,058,059 |
| Other | 1,806,567 |
| Air transport | 215,596 |
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) | 3,946,505 | 3,225,613 | -720,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,003,197 | 3,054,862 | +1,051,665 |
| Other | 1,359,427 | 447,140 | -912,287 |
| Air transport | 109,829 | 105,767 | -4,062 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,864,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,088,445 |
| Southampton | 1,960,719 |
| 000 | 1,806,567 |
| London | 1,675,681 |
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 | 1,499,144 | 1,365,159 | -133,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,434,963 | 653,482 | -781,481 |
| Southampton | 180,451 | 1,780,268 | +1,599,817 |
| 000 | 1,359,427 | 447,140 | -912,287 |
| London | 750,512 | 925,169 | +174,657 |
| Felixstowe | 662,759 | 879,567 | +216,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 951,434 | 321,717 | -629,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,034 | 157,999 | +42,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,096 | 82,958 | -11,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,917 | 68,628 | +21,711 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SARANT LTD | 82 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 66 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 42 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 34 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| ANDINA INGHAM LTD | 30 |
| BENNETT OPIE,LIMITED | 28 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 54,618 |
| 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 | 28,672 | 25,946 | -2,726 |
| 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 | 12,934 | 2,258 | -10,676 |
| Netherlands | 6,919 | 5,926 | -993 |
| Thailand | 4,315 | 4,311 | -4 |
| Oman | 8,500 | 0 | -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 |
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 |
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) | 120,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,950 |
| Air transport | 1,486 |
| Other | 206 |
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) | 62,879 | 57,559 | -5,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,743 | 70,207 | +38,464 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Other | 37 | 169 | +132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 83,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,150 |
| Holyhead | 47,683 |
| 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 | 24,190 | 59,349 | +35,159 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,138 | 27,012 | +5,874 |
| Holyhead | 25,421 | 22,262 | -3,159 |
| Southampton | 7,553 | 6,085 | -1,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,315 | 5,137 | -2,178 |
| Felixstowe | 7,870 | 3,151 | -4,719 |
| Hull | 0 | 4,770 | +4,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Fishguard | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
| 000 | 37 | 169 | +132 |
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