Import/export HS code 17049030: White chocolate
White chocolate products without cocoa solids
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 100,107,445 |
| Italy | 41,409,627 |
| Germany | 41,042,952 |
| France | 17,528,673 |
| Lithuania | 15,395,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 49,258,810 | 50,848,635 | +1,589,825 |
| Italy | 16,488,512 | 24,921,115 | +8,432,603 |
| Germany | 20,120,939 | 20,922,013 | +801,074 |
| France | 7,811,218 | 9,717,455 | +1,906,237 |
| Lithuania | 7,456,302 | 7,938,739 | +482,437 |
| Switzerland | 8,038,620 | 7,205,595 | -833,025 |
| Poland | 8,693,317 | 4,587,689 | -4,105,628 |
| Netherlands | 2,288,834 | 5,626,456 | +3,337,622 |
| United States | 3,942,200 | 3,215,498 | -726,702 |
| Ireland | 3,030,128 | 2,922,510 | -107,618 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 83,688,558 |
| Italy | 45,528,953 |
| Germany | 45,304,489 |
| Switzerland | 20,862,119 |
| Poland | 19,152,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,784,161 | 42,904,397 | +2,120,236 |
| Italy | 18,685,573 | 26,843,380 | +8,157,807 |
| Germany | 22,370,658 | 22,933,831 | +563,173 |
| Switzerland | 8,525,758 | 12,336,361 | +3,810,603 |
| Poland | 11,318,228 | 7,833,859 | -3,484,369 |
| Lithuania | 7,457,721 | 7,950,985 | +493,264 |
| France | 5,787,438 | 6,646,812 | +859,374 |
| United States | 3,783,622 | 2,886,260 | -897,362 |
| Netherlands | 2,920,655 | 2,352,237 | -568,418 |
| Hungary | 2,286,353 | 2,541,519 | +255,166 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 19 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Kent | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +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) | 233,976,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,943,096 |
| Road transport | 7,832,654 |
| Other | 2,939,460 |
| Air transport | 1,389,990 |
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) | 113,701,944 | 120,274,918 | +6,572,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,180,761 | 17,762,335 | +1,581,574 |
| Road transport | 713,137 | 7,119,517 | +6,406,380 |
| Other | 1,415,640 | 1,523,820 | +108,180 |
| Air transport | 672,523 | 717,467 | +44,944 |
| Rail transport | 77,040 | 605,996 | +528,956 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 130,386,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,658,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,247,236 |
| London | 13,558,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,346,956 |
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 | 62,994,831 | 67,391,573 | +4,396,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,959,168 | 27,699,154 | -3,260,014 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,351,671 | 11,895,565 | +3,543,894 |
| London | 6,427,571 | 7,130,563 | +702,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,798,847 | 4,548,109 | -2,250,738 |
| Southampton | 3,867,119 | 4,257,455 | +390,336 |
| ZLC | 739,845 | 7,203,086 | +6,463,241 |
| Harwich | 2,951,327 | 4,376,932 | +1,425,605 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,121,802 | 3,894,915 | +1,773,113 |
| 000 | 1,415,640 | 1,523,820 | +108,180 |
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 | 87 |
| Manufacture of food products | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FIZZ (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 51 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 48 |
| HENLEY BRIDGE INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 48 |
| SLR SUPPLIES LTD | 48 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY FINE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 47 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 46 |
| CANDY HERO LTD | 46 |
| WORLDWIDE CONFECTIONERY LTD | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,956,318 |
| Ireland | 17,757,908 |
| United States | 1,233,953 |
| Spain | 948,751 |
| Netherlands | 925,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,087,914 | 14,868,404 | +3,780,490 |
| Ireland | 8,486,407 | 9,271,501 | +785,094 |
| United States | 786,059 | 447,894 | -338,165 |
| Spain | 774,118 | 174,633 | -599,485 |
| Netherlands | 397,234 | 527,873 | +130,639 |
| United Arab Emirates | 469,730 | 181,083 | -288,647 |
| Malta | 260,923 | 223,514 | -37,409 |
| South Africa | 191,788 | 172,043 | -19,745 |
| Canada | 233,226 | 96,177 | -137,049 |
| France | 132,926 | 187,783 | +54,857 |
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 | 625,650 |
| Belgium | 297,489 |
| Ireland | 119,515 |
| Italy | 111,123 |
| Germany | 78,019 |
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 | 492,346 | 133,304 | -359,042 |
| Belgium | 123,435 | 174,054 | +50,619 |
| Ireland | 66,431 | 53,084 | -13,347 |
| Italy | 30,733 | 80,390 | +49,657 |
| Germany | 43,024 | 34,995 | -8,029 |
| Poland | 35,170 | 0 | -35,170 |
| Switzerland | 15,354 | 12,276 | -3,078 |
| Ukraine | 10,640 | 4,932 | -5,708 |
| Lithuania | 3,144 | 7,439 | +4,295 |
| Hungary | 4,165 | 2,823 | -1,342 |
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) | 45,758,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,505,719 |
| Other | 1,885,306 |
| Air transport | 444,780 |
| Road transport | 1,386 |
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) | 20,245,219 | 25,512,870 | +5,267,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,685,024 | 1,820,695 | -864,329 |
| Other | 1,101,054 | 784,252 | -316,802 |
| Air transport | 207,201 | 237,579 | +30,378 |
| Road transport | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,219,756 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,942,519 |
| Holyhead | 3,808,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,363,126 |
| 000 | 1,885,306 |
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 | 11,813,846 | 16,405,910 | +4,592,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,441,154 | 6,501,365 | +1,060,211 |
| Holyhead | 2,036,713 | 1,771,983 | -264,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,490,047 | 873,079 | -616,968 |
| 000 | 1,101,054 | 784,252 | -316,802 |
| Dover | 706,356 | 142,945 | -563,411 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,289 | 404,041 | +146,752 |
| Southampton | 260,346 | 340,818 | +80,472 |
| Felixstowe | 155,031 | 188,019 | +32,988 |
| Milford | 168,975 | 141,816 | -27,159 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17049030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: White chocolate products without cocoa solids