🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of minor cereals: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $19.2 million of minor cereals in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $36.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of minor cereals by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 22.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports minor cereals from
The largest suppliers were Peru (30%), France (13%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Bolivia grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $5.7M | 30% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.5M | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $935K | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $745K | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $586K | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $563K | 2.9% |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | $533K | 2.8% |
Types of minor cereals under HS 1008
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 36% |
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 25% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 17% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 11% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 6.2% |
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 3% |
| 1008.60 | Cereals: triticale | 1.2% |
| 1008.40 | Cereals: fonio (Digitaria spp.) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price of minor cereals
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports minor cereals
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported minor cereals worth $2.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (20%), Ireland (13%), Sweden (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $427K | 20% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $284K | 13% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $225K | 10% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $197K | 9.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $109K | 5% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $108K | 5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $84K | 3.9% |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Isds | $77K | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $71K | 3.3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $66K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Minor cereals trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported minor cereals worth $19.2 million in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import minor cereals from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Peru (30%), France (13%), United States (9%).
What is the average import price of minor cereals in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.53 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export minor cereals?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported minor cereals worth $2.2 million in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland, Sweden.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
Minor cereals falls under HS heading 1008 (Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading minor cereals with the United Kingdom?
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