Cereal flour (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cereal flour (other types) worth $33.0 million (34.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $33.0M | 34.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 31.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 18.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cereal flour (other types) from
Most of the value came from France (16%), Netherlands (15%), Portugal (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 15% |
| Portugal | $4.2M | 13% |
| India | $4.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 11% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 6% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $861K | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $854K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $673K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal flour (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cereal flour (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $10.2 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (17%), Ireland (10%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 17% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 10% |
| Poland | $960K | 9.5% |
| United States | $764K | 7.5% |
| France | $761K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 5.5% |
| Nigeria | $548K | 5.4% |
| Philippines | $514K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $389K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $387K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cereal flour (other types) imports (HS 1102.90): 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 1102.90: Cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cereal flour (other types) worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flour (other types) to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flour (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal flour (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cereal flour (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour (other types)?
The HS code for cereal flour (other types) is subheading 1102.90. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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