Processed corn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed corn by the United Kingdom reached $9.9 million in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $9.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports processed corn from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.0M | 51% |
| France | $1.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $839K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $603K | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $587K | 6% |
| Argentina | $401K | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $87K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $85K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed corn exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $704 thousand of processed corn in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), Ireland (30%), Canada (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $336K | 48% |
| Ireland | $210K | 30% |
| Canada | $143K | 20% |
| France | $7K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belize | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom processed corn imports (HS 1104.23): 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 1104.23: Cereal grains: worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of processed corn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported processed corn worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 167 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed corn to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed corn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed corn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 763%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export processed corn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $704 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed corn?
The HS code for processed corn is subheading 1104.23. 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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