Cereal groats trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cereal groats was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 2.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and down 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.47B | 2.99M t |
| 2023 | $1.63B | 3.17M t |
| 2022 | $1.80B | 3.37M t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 3.46M t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 3.19M t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 3.27M t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 3.04M t |
| 2017 | $1.10B | 2.87M t |
Top cereal groats exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by South Africa and the United States. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 153 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $170.5M | 12% |
| South Africa | $154.3M | 11% |
| United States | $141.4M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $132.9M | 9% |
| France | $107.2M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $96.4M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $67.8M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $63.1M | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $45.2M | 3.1% |
| India | $40.4M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $38.7M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $35.2M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the DR Congo and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 211 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $193.4M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $167.9M | 11% |
| France | $73.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $71.6M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $51.4M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $51.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $49.7M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41.2M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $38.2M | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $36.2M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $35.1M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $34.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.75 per kg and South Africa $0.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 1103
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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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets. HS 1103 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cereal groats?
Canada exported $170.5 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by South Africa (10%) and the United States (10%). In all, 153 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cereal groats?
The United States imported $193.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the DR Congo (11%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cereal groats?
It was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 2.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.80 billion. 153 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of cereal groats per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.75 per kg and South Africa $0.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1103 page.
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