Import/export HS code 1109: Wheat gluten
Protein extracted from wheat. Used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a binder in food products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,384,332 |
| France | 19,718,869 |
| Germany | 15,237,314 |
| Belgium | 12,461,393 |
| Italy | 7,802,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,207,196 | 21,177,136 | +2,969,940 |
| France | 9,961,787 | 9,757,082 | -204,705 |
| Germany | 8,461,324 | 6,775,990 | -1,685,334 |
| Belgium | 7,335,852 | 5,125,541 | -2,210,311 |
| Italy | 4,697,797 | 3,104,259 | -1,593,538 |
| Norway | 5,656,203 | 840,464 | -4,815,739 |
| Sweden | 906,101 | 1,531,275 | +625,174 |
| Lithuania | 345,177 | 283,340 | -61,837 |
| Ireland | 117,011 | 329,030 | +212,019 |
| Poland | 76,740 | 33,562 | -43,178 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 39,120,029 |
| France | 23,770,104 |
| Germany | 16,653,741 |
| Belgium | 10,168,570 |
| Italy | 8,402,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,968,087 | 20,151,942 | +1,183,855 |
| France | 14,217,580 | 9,552,524 | -4,665,056 |
| Germany | 9,134,289 | 7,519,452 | -1,614,837 |
| Belgium | 5,755,100 | 4,413,470 | -1,341,630 |
| Italy | 5,052,801 | 3,349,569 | -1,703,232 |
| Sweden | 878,796 | 1,674,552 | +795,756 |
| Netherlands | 747,301 | 1,489,190 | +741,889 |
| Lithuania | 348,886 | 283,340 | -65,546 |
| Hungary | 336,284 | 236,252 | -100,032 |
| Poland | 95,712 | 14,022 | -81,690 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,322,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,094,101 |
| Other | 507,496 |
| Road transport | 5,989 |
| Air transport | 1,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,619,782 | 24,702,933 | -4,916,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,003,158 | 24,090,943 | -1,912,215 |
| Other | 157,033 | 350,463 | +193,430 |
| Road transport | 4,687 | 1,302 | -3,385 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,530 | +1,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 47,673,068 |
| Dover | 12,908,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,592,692 |
| Killingholme | 7,567,742 |
| London | 6,695,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 25,712,631 | 21,960,437 | -3,752,194 |
| Dover | 6,228,400 | 6,680,182 | +451,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,610,882 | 4,981,810 | -1,629,072 |
| Killingholme | 4,082,193 | 3,485,549 | -596,644 |
| London | 2,686,051 | 4,009,508 | +1,323,457 |
| Felixstowe | 3,633,980 | 2,722,686 | -911,294 |
| Invergordon | 2,636,760 | 0 | -2,636,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,260,047 | 1,250,872 | -9,175 |
| Harwich | 615,126 | 918,572 | +303,446 |
| Middlesbrough | 886,101 | 292,829 | -593,272 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRYAN W. NASH & SONS LIMITED | 48 |
| ADM MILLING LIMITED | 48 |
| UNIGLAD INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 46 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 44 |
| DELIFRANCE (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| POLISH VILLAGE BREAD LTD | 39 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 35 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 29 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 70,722,291 |
| United States | 8,689,202 |
| Canada | 3,341,865 |
| Italy | 1,326,539 |
| Netherlands | 1,192,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 50,580,397 | 20,141,894 | -30,438,503 |
| United States | 3,932,675 | 4,756,527 | +823,852 |
| Canada | 695,796 | 2,646,069 | +1,950,273 |
| Italy | 247,812 | 1,078,727 | +830,915 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,192,690 | +1,192,690 |
| Ireland | 398,965 | 489,004 | +90,039 |
| France | 230,735 | 227,714 | -3,021 |
| Hungary | 102,279 | 282,447 | +180,168 |
| Belgium | 11,428 | 36,282 | +24,854 |
| Turkey | 13,313 | 25,668 | +12,355 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 702 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 702 | +702 |
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) | 65,315,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,824,996 |
| Other | 25,470 |
| Air transport | 5,945 |
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) | 43,970,536 | 21,345,248 | -22,625,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,235,759 | 9,589,237 | -2,646,522 |
| Other | 16,851 | 8,619 | -8,232 |
| Air transport | 5,945 | 0 | -5,945 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 69,610,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,708,969 |
| Southampton | 5,492,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,630,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 974,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 49,750,758 | 19,859,772 | -29,890,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,407,254 | 2,301,715 | -1,105,539 |
| Southampton | 913,377 | 4,579,257 | +3,665,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,077,451 | 2,553,539 | +1,476,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 366,070 | 607,969 | +241,899 |
| Felixstowe | 142,285 | 702,145 | +559,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,325 | 184,588 | -218,737 |
| Heysham | 138,398 | 122,594 | -15,804 |
| 000 | 16,851 | 8,619 | -8,232 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 22,906 | +22,906 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1109
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Protein extracted from wheat. Used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a binder in food products