Flavoured sucrose imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million of flavoured sucrose in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports flavoured sucrose from
The largest suppliers were United States (39%), France (16%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 39% |
| France | $727K | 16% |
| India | $661K | 14% |
| Romania | $391K | 8.4% |
| Hungary | $366K | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $177K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $107K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $50K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flavoured sucrose exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported flavoured sucrose worth $3.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (26%), Poland (9%), Denmark (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $887K | 26% |
| Poland | $304K | 9% |
| Denmark | $297K | 8.8% |
| Ireland | $258K | 7.6% |
| Singapore | $246K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 6.7% |
| Kuwait | $162K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $87K | 2.6% |
| Iceland | $71K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom flavoured sucrose imports (HS 1701.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1701.91: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of flavoured sucrose imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported flavoured sucrose worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply flavoured sucrose to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (16%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of flavoured sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flavoured sucrose to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export flavoured sucrose?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Poland and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flavoured sucrose?
The HS code for flavoured sucrose is subheading 1701.91. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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