Import/export HS code 17029050: Maltodextrine and syrup
Maltodextrine, a starch-based sugar, and its syrup
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 51,987,108 |
| Belgium | 18,876,018 |
| Netherlands | 16,832,233 |
| Ireland | 5,368,151 |
| Romania | 3,691,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 26,139,409 | 25,847,699 | -291,710 |
| Belgium | 10,756,086 | 8,119,932 | -2,636,154 |
| Netherlands | 9,398,373 | 7,433,860 | -1,964,513 |
| Ireland | 3,307,261 | 2,060,890 | -1,246,371 |
| Romania | 2,310,286 | 1,381,450 | -928,836 |
| Slovakia | 1,635,715 | 1,063,377 | -572,338 |
| Poland | 999,537 | 1,012,738 | +13,201 |
| United States | 1,011,847 | 273,221 | -738,626 |
| China | 371,193 | 847,906 | +476,713 |
| Austria | 597,265 | 270,965 | -326,300 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 51,916,079 |
| Belgium | 14,948,555 |
| China | 10,264,903 |
| Netherlands | 8,957,694 |
| Poland | 4,858,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 26,180,125 | 25,735,954 | -444,171 |
| Belgium | 8,545,179 | 6,403,376 | -2,141,803 |
| China | 5,851,448 | 4,413,455 | -1,437,993 |
| Netherlands | 4,750,346 | 4,207,348 | -542,998 |
| Poland | 2,538,275 | 2,320,443 | -217,832 |
| Romania | 2,527,816 | 1,853,518 | -674,298 |
| Slovakia | 1,879,203 | 1,090,198 | -789,005 |
| United States | 1,047,587 | 289,364 | -758,223 |
| Austria | 821,216 | 365,006 | -456,210 |
| India | 719,962 | 130,065 | -589,897 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 97,068,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,088,590 |
| Other | 3,498,666 |
| Air transport | 423,343 |
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) | 52,401,590 | 44,667,111 | -7,734,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,409,460 | 2,679,130 | -730,330 |
| Other | 2,071,725 | 1,426,941 | -644,784 |
| Air transport | 229,603 | 193,740 | -35,863 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 31,050,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,576,312 |
| Dover | 23,025,175 |
| Felixstowe | 5,710,486 |
| London | 4,882,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 15,161,909 | 15,888,338 | +726,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,580,182 | 8,996,130 | -6,584,052 |
| Dover | 11,204,742 | 11,820,433 | +615,691 |
| Felixstowe | 3,287,090 | 2,423,396 | -863,694 |
| London | 2,279,030 | 2,603,174 | +324,144 |
| Heysham | 2,811,725 | 1,745,247 | -1,066,478 |
| 000 | 2,071,725 | 1,426,941 | -644,784 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,058,656 | 990,444 | -68,212 |
| Harwich | 1,106,305 | 569,783 | -536,522 |
| Southampton | 893,534 | 439,431 | -454,103 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 77 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 73 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 66 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 58 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 285,345 |
| Belgium | 276,438 |
| Poland | 197,293 |
| Netherlands | 164,669 |
| France | 151,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 252,604 | 32,741 | -219,863 |
| Belgium | 196,299 | 80,139 | -116,160 |
| Poland | 149,520 | 47,773 | -101,747 |
| Netherlands | 62,927 | 101,742 | +38,815 |
| France | 67,365 | 84,551 | +17,186 |
| Ireland | 81,316 | 32,229 | -49,087 |
| Switzerland | 91,627 | 9,085 | -82,542 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,813 | 41,327 | -5,486 |
| Spain | 8,183 | 77,588 | +69,405 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 64,373 | +64,373 |
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 | 27,170 |
| France | 6,344 |
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 | 22,227 | 4,943 | -17,284 |
| France | 0 | 6,344 | +6,344 |
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) | 1,399,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,562 |
| Air transport | 69,864 |
| Other | 35,011 |
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) | 897,442 | 502,106 | -395,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,063 | 181,499 | +110,436 |
| Air transport | 27,803 | 42,061 | +14,258 |
| Other | 23,116 | 11,895 | -11,221 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 951,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 300,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,009 |
| Southampton | 90,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,529 |
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 | 586,497 | 365,450 | -221,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,982 | 56,005 | -188,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,619 | 79,390 | +38,771 |
| Southampton | 0 | 90,259 | +90,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,468 | 42,061 | +16,593 |
| Heysham | 50,642 | 8,290 | -42,352 |
| 000 | 23,116 | 11,895 | -11,221 |
| Dover | 0 | 32,261 | +32,261 |
| Felixstowe | 21,001 | 8,925 | -12,076 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,086 | +26,086 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17029050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Maltodextrine, a starch-based sugar, and its syrup