Cereal pellets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal pellets by the United Kingdom reached $4.1 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.4 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 | $4.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 48.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 70.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 33.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 10.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cereal pellets from
Spain alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 54% |
| Ireland | $797K | 20% |
| Lithuania | $660K | 16% |
| United States | $139K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.6% |
| France | $63K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $33K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $31K | 0.8% |
| India | $29K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.41. 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.
Cereal pellets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of cereal pellets in 2024 (701 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), Australia (19%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 48% |
| Australia | $603K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $369K | 12% |
| Poland | $255K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $171K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $96K | 3% |
| Ireland | $64K | 2% |
| Sweden | $30K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.6% |
| France | $16K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cereal pellets imports (HS 1103.20): 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 1103.20: Cereal pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal pellets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cereal pellets worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 127 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal pellets to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and Lithuania (16%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal pellets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal pellets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cereal pellets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $855 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cereal pellets?
The HS code for cereal pellets is subheading 1103.20. 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 1103 page.
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