Prepared grain cereals exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared grain cereals by the United Kingdom reached $99.8 million in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99.8M | 25.2K t |
| 2023 | $82.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $82.6M | 24.6K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 26.8K t |
| 2020 | $91.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $70.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $66.0M | 21.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports prepared grain cereals to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), United Arab Emirates (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.6M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.6M | 15% |
| United States | $13.9M | 14% |
| Ireland | $10.2M | 10% |
| Nigeria | $8.9M | 9% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 6.2% |
| France | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Ghana | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
Prepared grain cereals imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of prepared grain cereals by the United Kingdom reached $59.3 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 219 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were France (22%), Spain (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.9M | 22% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 15% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 2% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared grain cereals exports (HS 1904.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported prepared grain cereals worth $99.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 159 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared grain cereals from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared grain cereals from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.0 million in 2017 to $99.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $83.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import prepared grain cereals?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $59.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Spain and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. 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 1904 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.
Same product, other countries
World prepared grain cereals trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.