Import/export HS code 17041090: High-sugar chewing gum
Chewing gum with 60% or more sugar content, including 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,270,461 |
| Spain | 1,611,146 |
| Turkey | 1,458,200 |
| Brazil | 1,134,393 |
| China | 578,487 |
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 | 1,650,244 | 1,620,217 | -30,027 |
| Spain | 872,889 | 738,257 | -134,632 |
| Turkey | 827,653 | 630,547 | -197,106 |
| Brazil | 795,140 | 339,253 | -455,887 |
| China | 390,684 | 187,803 | -202,881 |
| Netherlands | 334,592 | 88,487 | -246,105 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 287,260 | +287,260 |
| Indonesia | 166,848 | 0 | -166,848 |
| United States | 74,116 | 49,501 | -24,615 |
| Panama | 35,240 | 67,390 | +32,150 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,685,377 |
| Turkey | 1,523,556 |
| Brazil | 1,206,817 |
| China | 629,809 |
| Netherlands | 346,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 966,953 | 718,424 | -248,529 |
| Turkey | 864,810 | 658,746 | -206,064 |
| Brazil | 800,174 | 406,643 | -393,531 |
| China | 440,222 | 189,587 | -250,635 |
| Netherlands | 284,942 | 61,404 | -223,538 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 279,589 | +279,589 |
| Indonesia | 166,848 | 0 | -166,848 |
| United States | 48,756 | 43,583 | -5,173 |
| Bulgaria | 64,053 | 22,264 | -41,789 |
| Poland | 60,582 | 6,405 | -54,177 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,447,492 |
| Other | 3,282,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,961,546 |
| Air transport | 97,615 |
| Road transport | 13,697 |
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) | 2,537,883 | 1,909,609 | -628,274 |
| Other | 1,645,480 | 1,637,325 | -8,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,261,784 | 699,762 | -562,022 |
| Air transport | 57,555 | 40,060 | -17,495 |
| Road transport | 3,151 | 10,546 | +7,395 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,282,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,573,772 |
| Felixstowe | 1,423,281 |
| London | 1,050,726 |
| Portsmouth | 477,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,645,480 | 1,637,325 | -8,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,189 | 682,583 | -208,606 |
| Felixstowe | 1,069,782 | 353,499 | -716,283 |
| London | 172,684 | 878,042 | +705,358 |
| Portsmouth | 324,992 | 152,390 | -172,602 |
| Southampton | 301,391 | 77,294 | -224,097 |
| Dover | 196,148 | 139,491 | -56,657 |
| Purfleet | 264,298 | 37,351 | -226,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,624 | 146,965 | -5,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 220,490 | 0 | -220,490 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERFETTI VAN MELLE SALES EUROPE BV | 32 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 18 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 18 |
| WORLD OF SWEETS (HANCOCKS) LIMITED | 18 |
| FOOD MILL LTD | 16 |
| ROBIN FOOD DISTRIBUTION LTD | 13 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 12 |
| CLF DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 11 |
| A C PREMIER FOODS UK LTD | 10 |
| PMS INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | 7,539,254 |
| Poland | 2,588,798 |
| France | 2,380,956 |
| Austria | 1,980,672 |
| Israel | 1,645,653 |
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 | 3,758,528 | 3,780,726 | +22,198 |
| Poland | 1,497,398 | 1,091,400 | -405,998 |
| France | 1,146,011 | 1,234,945 | +88,934 |
| Austria | 931,487 | 1,049,185 | +117,698 |
| Israel | 705,290 | 940,363 | +235,073 |
| United Arab Emirates | 613,864 | 464,613 | -149,251 |
| Slovenia | 564,890 | 462,972 | -101,918 |
| Spain | 586,054 | 377,870 | -208,184 |
| Romania | 415,901 | 468,151 | +52,250 |
| Switzerland | 460,761 | 358,718 | -102,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 62,947 |
| Spain | 34,907 |
| United States | 5,969 |
| China | 3,348 |
| France | 2,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,989 | 60,958 | +58,969 |
| Spain | 20,527 | 14,380 | -6,147 |
| United States | 5,933 | 36 | -5,897 |
| China | 3,348 | 0 | -3,348 |
| France | 2,610 | 0 | -2,610 |
| Turkey | 1,022 | 542 | -480 |
| XI | 874 | 551 | -323 |
| Ireland | 508 | 476 | -32 |
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) | 20,956,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,116,343 |
| Other | 436,488 |
| Road transport | 64,290 |
| Air transport | 35,335 |
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) | 10,592,532 | 10,363,539 | -228,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500,677 | 1,615,666 | -885,011 |
| Other | 226,721 | 209,767 | -16,954 |
| Road transport | 64,290 | 0 | -64,290 |
| Air transport | 21,728 | 13,607 | -8,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,582,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,015,302 |
| London | 2,460,105 |
| Portsmouth | 636,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 619,082 |
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 | 8,474,413 | 8,107,964 | -366,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,895,787 | 1,119,515 | -776,272 |
| London | 1,156,757 | 1,303,348 | +146,591 |
| Portsmouth | 299,591 | 337,304 | +37,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,231 | 215,851 | -187,380 |
| Felixstowe | 248,398 | 261,542 | +13,144 |
| Plymouth | 375,816 | 75,716 | -300,100 |
| 000 | 226,721 | 209,767 | -16,954 |
| Southampton | 74,333 | 214,932 | +140,599 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 251,048 | +251,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17041090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chewing gum with 60% or more sugar content, including invert sugar