Import/export HS code 17049071: Boiled sweets
Hard candies, either solid or with a filling
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,859,030 |
| Turkey | 12,440,742 |
| Spain | 11,546,941 |
| Ireland | 5,387,943 |
| Poland | 3,378,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,446,084 | 10,412,946 | +966,862 |
| Turkey | 7,337,827 | 5,102,915 | -2,234,912 |
| Spain | 6,669,180 | 4,877,761 | -1,791,419 |
| Ireland | 1,968,147 | 3,419,796 | +1,451,649 |
| Poland | 1,941,673 | 1,436,670 | -505,003 |
| Belgium | 1,837,876 | 1,126,263 | -711,613 |
| Netherlands | 1,221,987 | 1,192,970 | -29,017 |
| Thailand | 1,064,485 | 881,617 | -182,868 |
| United States | 964,617 | 775,815 | -188,802 |
| Czechia | 814,358 | 657,625 | -156,733 |
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 | 21,539,557 |
| Turkey | 12,624,477 |
| Spain | 12,112,009 |
| Poland | 3,813,238 |
| Netherlands | 3,522,521 |
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 | 10,503,088 | 11,036,469 | +533,381 |
| Turkey | 7,447,896 | 5,176,581 | -2,271,315 |
| Spain | 6,895,636 | 5,216,373 | -1,679,263 |
| Poland | 2,250,427 | 1,562,811 | -687,616 |
| Netherlands | 2,122,982 | 1,399,539 | -723,443 |
| Thailand | 1,064,485 | 952,572 | -111,913 |
| United States | 944,876 | 783,137 | -161,739 |
| Czechia | 811,719 | 605,833 | -205,886 |
| Germany | 548,875 | 690,008 | +141,133 |
| Romania | 481,466 | 507,499 | +26,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 45 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 38 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 31 | 26 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Outer London - South | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 33,967,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,688,123 |
| Other | 5,520,817 |
| Road transport | 5,312,175 |
| Air transport | 533,984 |
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) | 15,640,544 | 18,327,203 | +2,686,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,776,951 | 7,911,172 | -11,865,779 |
| Other | 2,064,538 | 3,456,279 | +1,391,741 |
| Road transport | 677,931 | 4,634,244 | +3,956,313 |
| Air transport | 347,802 | 186,182 | -161,620 |
| Rail transport | 44,301 | 0 | -44,301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,121,907 |
| Dover | 12,596,989 |
| Felixstowe | 11,874,653 |
| London | 10,493,765 |
| 000 | 5,520,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,542,666 | 7,579,241 | +2,036,575 |
| Dover | 9,101,686 | 3,495,303 | -5,606,383 |
| Felixstowe | 7,507,563 | 4,367,090 | -3,140,473 |
| London | 6,118,341 | 4,375,424 | -1,742,917 |
| 000 | 2,064,538 | 3,456,279 | +1,391,741 |
| ZLC | 714,878 | 4,654,737 | +3,939,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,873,128 | 1,866,656 | -6,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,045,350 | 1,743,038 | +697,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,256,994 | 728,081 | -528,913 |
| Liverpool Docks | 596,174 | 579,119 | -17,055 |
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 | 171 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 108 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| 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 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 51 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 67 |
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 | 145 |
| 0-1m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 9,681,448 |
| United States | 3,082,506 |
| Netherlands | 994,194 |
| Israel | 982,588 |
| Australia | 798,215 |
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 | 5,240,173 | 4,441,275 | -798,898 |
| United States | 1,711,378 | 1,371,128 | -340,250 |
| Netherlands | 557,306 | 436,888 | -120,418 |
| Israel | 440,276 | 542,312 | +102,036 |
| Australia | 434,287 | 363,928 | -70,359 |
| Canada | 224,252 | 281,241 | +56,989 |
| United Arab Emirates | 298,747 | 154,126 | -144,621 |
| Sweden | 232,315 | 197,575 | -34,740 |
| Jamaica | 190,828 | 209,871 | +19,043 |
| Bahamas | 134,850 | 210,339 | +75,489 |
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 | 2,969,561 |
| Turkey | 366,589 |
| Poland | 296,917 |
| China | 261,641 |
| Ireland | 252,740 |
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 | 1,639,720 | 1,329,841 | -309,879 |
| Turkey | 234,560 | 132,029 | -102,531 |
| Poland | 180,205 | 116,712 | -63,493 |
| China | 154,166 | 107,475 | -46,691 |
| Ireland | 109,186 | 143,554 | +34,368 |
| Spain | 99,376 | 86,289 | -13,087 |
| France | 60,735 | 37,224 | -23,511 |
| Brazil | 50,489 | 30,356 | -20,133 |
| Netherlands | 28,384 | 19,894 | -8,490 |
| Czechia | 18,092 | 14,174 | -3,918 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,410,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,641,611 |
| Other | 5,416,511 |
| Air transport | 242,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,173,863 | 4,236,218 | -937,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,425,434 | 3,216,177 | -209,257 |
| Other | 2,999,197 | 2,417,314 | -581,883 |
| Air transport | 94,894 | 147,390 | +52,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,416,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,777,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,053,083 |
| Holyhead | 2,618,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,495,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,999,197 | 2,417,314 | -581,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,262,456 | 2,515,288 | +252,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,745,539 | 1,307,544 | -437,995 |
| Holyhead | 1,463,185 | 1,155,721 | -307,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 737,924 | 757,914 | +19,990 |
| Southampton | 555,101 | 408,646 | -146,455 |
| Felixstowe | 556,168 | 347,773 | -208,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 441,060 | 373,344 | -67,716 |
| Heysham | 159,507 | 121,855 | -37,652 |
| Portsmouth | 105,926 | 138,645 | +32,719 |
Quick facts
HS code: 17049071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hard candies, either solid or with a filling