Import/export HS code 11042340: Hulled or pearled maize
Maize grains that have had their outer husks removed or have been polished for a smoother texture
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 996,650 |
| France | 828,107 |
| Italy | 663,845 |
| Argentina | 14,448 |
| Ghana | 6,823 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 715,562 | 281,088 | -434,474 |
| France | 520,153 | 307,954 | -212,199 |
| Italy | 339,558 | 324,287 | -15,271 |
| Argentina | 14,448 | 0 | -14,448 |
| Ghana | 0 | 6,823 | +6,823 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,685 | +4,685 |
| Brazil | 1,960 | 0 | -1,960 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 828,107 |
| Spain | 694,359 |
| Italy | 663,845 |
| Argentina | 312,670 |
| Peru | 8,754 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 520,153 | 307,954 | -212,199 |
| Spain | 427,793 | 266,566 | -161,227 |
| Italy | 339,558 | 324,287 | -15,271 |
| Argentina | 298,365 | 14,305 | -284,060 |
| Peru | 3,852 | 4,902 | +1,050 |
| Ghana | 0 | 6,823 | +6,823 |
| Brazil | 1,960 | 0 | -1,960 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,566,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 949,721 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 951,052 | 615,745 | -335,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 640,629 | 309,092 | -331,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 618,785 |
| London | 592,899 |
| Dover | 581,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 407,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,656 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 472,973 | 145,812 | -327,161 |
| London | 276,897 | 316,002 | +39,105 |
| Dover | 300,853 | 280,222 | -20,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 355,344 | 52,282 | -303,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,656 | 0 | -167,656 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 112,100 | +112,100 |
| Portsmouth | 12,047 | 1,683 | -10,364 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,051 | +12,051 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 4,685 | +4,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,852 | 0 | -3,852 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,104 |
| Belgium | 944 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,104 | 0 | -6,104 |
| Belgium | 944 | 0 | -944 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,048 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,048 | 0 | -7,048 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,048 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,048 | 0 | -7,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 11042340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Maize grains that have had their outer husks removed or have been polished for a smoother texture