Processed cereal grains imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cereal grains by the United Kingdom reached $6.4 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.5 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 | $6.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 5.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports processed cereal grains from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (28%), Turkey (17%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $671K | 10% |
| Denmark | $572K | 8.9% |
| Lithuania | $547K | 8.5% |
| China | $539K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $329K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $220K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 1.8% |
| Latvia | $94K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.55. 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.
Processed cereal grains exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $523 thousand of processed cereal grains in 2024 (420 tonnes). Ireland alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $293K | 56% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 8.9% |
| United States | $27K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $24K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $23K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $14K | 2.7% |
| France | $11K | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $10K | 2% |
| Italy | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom processed cereal grains imports (HS 1104.29): 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 1104.29: Cereal grains: worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereal grains imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported processed cereal grains worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereal grains to the United Kingdom?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereal grains per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cereal grains to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export processed cereal grains?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $523 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereal grains?
The HS code for processed cereal grains is subheading 1104.29. 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 1104 page.
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