Puffed cereals exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported puffed cereals worth $532.2 million (124.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 165 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 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 | $532.2M | 124.1K t |
| 2023 | $576.6M | 136.8K t |
| 2022 | $499.9M | 135.5K t |
| 2021 | $483.0M | 127.9K t |
| 2020 | $475.7M | 147.5K t |
| 2019 | $454.7M | 141.1K t |
| 2018 | $490.1M | 140.6K t |
| 2017 | $418.8M | 121.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports puffed cereals to
Most of it went to Ireland (24%), France (14%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $125.4M | 24% |
| France | $74.8M | 14% |
| Belgium | $42.7M | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.0M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.7M | 5% |
| Italy | $25.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $24.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $22.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $19.6M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $16.1M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.46. 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.
Puffed cereals imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of puffed cereals by the United Kingdom reached $333.6 million in 2024 (89.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 223 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Poland (16%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $115.7M | 35% |
| Poland | $54.4M | 16% |
| Belgium | $38.6M | 12% |
| France | $30.5M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $18.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 3.9% |
| United States | $11.9M | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $10.6M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $5.5M | 1.7% |
| India | $5.0M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom puffed cereals exports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported puffed cereals worth $532.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy puffed cereals from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($125.4 million), followed by France (14%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 142 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of puffed cereals from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $418.8 million in 2017 to $532.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $576.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $491.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import puffed cereals?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $333.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Poland and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $198.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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.