Wheat starch imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $26.0 million of wheat starch in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 157 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.2 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 | $26.0M | 42.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.2M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.6M | 57.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.9M | 74.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.9M | 66.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 70.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 68.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wheat starch from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (30%), France (25%), Belgium (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 30% |
| France | $6.5M | 25% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | $859K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $90K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.2% |
| China | $39K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $35K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.51. 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 starch exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wheat starch by the United Kingdom reached $644 thousand in 2024 (763 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (40%), Switzerland (21%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $261K | 41% |
| Switzerland | $134K | 21% |
| South Africa | $89K | 14% |
| Thailand | $66K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $28K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $27K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $21K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.5% |
| Iceland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wheat starch imports (HS 1108.11): 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 1108.11: Starch: wheat.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat starch imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wheat starch worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 157 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat starch to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by France (25%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 24 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wheat starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.51 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 starch to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $39.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wheat starch?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $644 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Switzerland and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat starch?
The HS code for wheat starch is subheading 1108.11. 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 1108 page.
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