Wheat groats imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $13.6 million of wheat groats in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $13.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wheat groats from
France alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.2M | 53% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 29% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Tunisia | $171K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $149K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $135K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $92K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $64K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $63K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.62. 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.
Wheat groats exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wheat groats by the United Kingdom reached $607 thousand in 2024 (370 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (43%), France (20%), Ireland (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $263K | 43% |
| France | $120K | 20% |
| Ireland | $106K | 18% |
| Poland | $61K | 10% |
| United States | $20K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $12K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wheat groats imports (HS 1103.11): 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 1103.11: Cereal groats and meal: of wheat.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat groats imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wheat groats worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 200 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat groats to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat groats to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wheat groats?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $607 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat groats?
The HS code for wheat groats is subheading 1103.11. 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 1103 page.
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