Import/export HS code 170410: Chewing gum
Chewing gum, whether it has sugar coating or not
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,885,934 |
| Turkey | 2,231,962 |
| Spain | 1,759,392 |
| China | 1,737,235 |
| Germany | 1,564,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,396,184 | 2,489,750 | +93,566 |
| Turkey | 1,425,927 | 806,035 | -619,892 |
| Spain | 1,015,963 | 743,429 | -272,534 |
| China | 1,145,295 | 591,940 | -553,355 |
| Germany | 788,754 | 776,031 | -12,723 |
| Netherlands | 788,477 | 763,422 | -25,055 |
| Brazil | 798,403 | 341,737 | -456,666 |
| United States | 511,303 | 528,330 | +17,027 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 360,733 | 273,708 | -87,025 |
| Finland | 298,172 | 228,725 | -69,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,402,838 |
| Turkey | 2,194,546 |
| Spain | 1,843,705 |
| Switzerland | 1,548,505 |
| United Kingdom | 1,527,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,516,451 | 886,387 | -630,064 |
| Turkey | 1,338,922 | 855,624 | -483,298 |
| Spain | 1,119,003 | 724,702 | -394,301 |
| Switzerland | 810,811 | 737,694 | -73,117 |
| United Kingdom | 686,345 | 840,822 | +154,477 |
| Brazil | 803,437 | 409,127 | -394,310 |
| United States | 509,719 | 509,223 | -496 |
| Netherlands | 396,630 | 428,823 | +32,193 |
| Italy | 332,223 | 310,820 | -21,403 |
| Finland | 298,172 | 228,725 | -69,447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Outer London - South | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 9,959,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,342,264 |
| Other | 3,396,907 |
| Air transport | 202,302 |
| Road transport | 53,913 |
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) | 5,411,907 | 4,547,894 | -864,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,844,477 | 2,497,787 | -1,346,690 |
| Other | 1,703,899 | 1,693,008 | -10,891 |
| Air transport | 84,148 | 118,154 | +34,006 |
| Road transport | 33,650 | 20,263 | -13,387 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,484,631 |
| 000 | 3,396,907 |
| Felixstowe | 3,353,213 |
| Southampton | 2,231,193 |
| Dover | 1,344,642 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,817,069 | 1,667,562 | -149,507 |
| 000 | 1,703,899 | 1,693,008 | -10,891 |
| Felixstowe | 2,353,078 | 1,000,135 | -1,352,943 |
| Southampton | 1,188,226 | 1,042,967 | -145,259 |
| Dover | 844,480 | 500,162 | -344,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 712,855 | 593,126 | -119,729 |
| London | 267,794 | 937,907 | +670,113 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,675 | 279,046 | -46,629 |
| Portsmouth | 326,345 | 157,562 | -168,783 |
| Holyhead | 237,649 | 213,961 | -23,688 |
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 | 78 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 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 | 12,707,926 |
| Poland | 3,352,440 |
| France | 2,595,249 |
| Austria | 2,457,982 |
| Romania | 2,360,055 |
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 | 6,787,904 | 5,920,022 | -867,882 |
| Poland | 1,869,271 | 1,483,169 | -386,102 |
| France | 1,167,547 | 1,427,702 | +260,155 |
| Austria | 1,113,059 | 1,344,923 | +231,864 |
| Romania | 1,158,812 | 1,201,243 | +42,431 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,253,551 | 984,243 | -269,308 |
| Israel | 824,371 | 1,116,033 | +291,662 |
| Ireland | 865,496 | 974,166 | +108,670 |
| Netherlands | 715,684 | 881,371 | +165,687 |
| Australia | 1,134,596 | 429,642 | -704,954 |
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 | 110,331 |
| XI | 66,674 |
| Germany | 63,909 |
| Spain | 37,050 |
| Ireland | 27,700 |
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 | 71,622 | 38,709 | -32,913 |
| XI | 21,388 | 45,286 | +23,898 |
| Germany | 2,332 | 61,577 | +59,245 |
| Spain | 22,150 | 14,900 | -7,250 |
| Ireland | 16,022 | 11,678 | -4,344 |
| Poland | 13,138 | 0 | -13,138 |
| United States | 5,933 | 1,088 | -4,845 |
| France | 2,610 | 0 | -2,610 |
| Turkey | 1,087 | 542 | -545 |
| Italy | 1,047 | 0 | -1,047 |
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) | 32,899,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,210,186 |
| Other | 1,123,116 |
| Air transport | 428,538 |
| Road transport | 64,290 |
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) | 16,586,706 | 16,312,852 | -273,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,023,362 | 4,186,824 | -1,836,538 |
| Other | 615,491 | 507,625 | -107,866 |
| Air transport | 115,823 | 312,715 | +196,892 |
| Road transport | 64,290 | 0 | -64,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,398,482 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,767,140 |
| London | 3,445,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,306,726 |
| Felixstowe | 1,886,550 |
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 | 13,007,873 | 12,390,609 | -617,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,790,246 | 2,976,894 | -813,352 |
| London | 1,569,578 | 1,875,803 | +306,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,472,466 | 834,260 | -638,206 |
| Felixstowe | 1,072,206 | 814,344 | -257,862 |
| 000 | 615,491 | 507,625 | -107,866 |
| Portsmouth | 301,089 | 337,304 | +36,215 |
| Southampton | 321,777 | 238,812 | -82,965 |
| Holyhead | 142,668 | 345,531 | +202,863 |
| Plymouth | 375,816 | 75,716 | -300,100 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 170410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chewing gum, whether it has sugar coating or not