Pure fructose imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure fructose by the United Kingdom reached $12.4 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pure fructose from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+887% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure fructose imports (HS 1702.50): 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 1702.50: Sugars: fructose, chemically pure, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of pure fructose imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pure fructose worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 151 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure fructose to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Finland (26%) and Israel (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure fructose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure fructose to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure fructose?
The HS code for pure fructose is subheading 1702.50. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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