Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $108.6 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (61.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $108.6M | 61.9K t |
| 2023 | $114.6M | 56.8K t |
| 2022 | $85.0M | 63.4K t |
| 2021 | $73.8M | 59.6K t |
| 2020 | $65.3M | 58.5K t |
| 2019 | $59.0M | 53.9K t |
| 2018 | $68.8M | 54.7K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 57.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
The largest suppliers were France (39%), Belgium (18%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $42.1M | 39% |
| Belgium | $19.2M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 13% |
| China | $8.6M | 8% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 111% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
Sugar blends and invert sugar exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $40.3 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Poland (18%), France (17%), Ireland (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $7.1M | 18% |
| France | $7.0M | 17% |
| Ireland | $6.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 5.9% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 3% |
| Egypt | $723K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $674K | 1.7% |
| United States | $671K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $108.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($42.1 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $108.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $114.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sugar blends and invert sugar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $40.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $68.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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