Flour preparations (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flour preparations (other) by the United Kingdom reached $362.4 million in 2024 (126.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $362.4M | 126.9K t |
| 2023 | $385.6M | 133.7K t |
| 2022 | $310.6M | 121.6K t |
| 2021 | $228.4M | 98.1K t |
| 2020 | $187.6M | 79.5K t |
| 2019 | $189.3M | 80.4K t |
| 2018 | $174.6M | 66.6K t |
| 2017 | $163.8M | 64.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from France (23%), Ireland (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $84.8M | 23% |
| Ireland | $57.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $53.4M | 15% |
| Denmark | $33.1M | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $31.5M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $25.3M | 7% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $10.7M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $10.7M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $9.7M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flour preparations (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $266.8 million of flour preparations (other) in 2024 (97.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (14%), France (9%), South Korea (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $37.7M | 14% |
| France | $24.9M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $17.4M | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $16.2M | 6.1% |
| China | $13.9M | 5.2% |
| Mali | $13.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $11.0M | 4.1% |
| United States | $8.4M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported flour preparations (other) worth $362.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($84.8 million), followed by Ireland (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.8 million in 2017 to $362.4 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $385.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $250.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $266.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $95.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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