Corn flour imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn flour by the United Kingdom reached $19.6 million in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% 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 | $19.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 14.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports corn flour from
Most of the value came from France (41%), Germany (25%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.0M | 41% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 26% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 11% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 6% |
| Poland | $561K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $454K | 2.3% |
| India | $371K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $353K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $292K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $230K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn flour exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of corn flour by the United Kingdom reached $7.2 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.5M | 76% |
| France | $396K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $392K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $362K | 5% |
| Nigeria | $234K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom corn flour imports (HS 1102.20): 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 1102.20: Cereal flour: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn flour imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported corn flour worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn flour to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn flour to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export corn flour?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, France and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn flour?
The HS code for corn flour is subheading 1102.20. 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 1102 page.
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