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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 734,098 |
| Spain | 675,770 |
| Italy | 445,188 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 560,794 | 173,304 | -387,490 |
| Spain | 290,940 | 384,830 | +93,890 |
| Italy | 365,275 | 79,913 | -285,362 |
| Argentina | 14,448 | 0 | -14,448 |
| Ghana | 6,823 | 0 | -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 | 718,848 |
| Spain | 601,524 |
| Italy | 445,188 |
| Argentina | 85,578 |
| Poland | 15,250 |
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 | 560,794 | 158,054 | -402,740 |
| Spain | 246,802 | 354,722 | +107,920 |
| Italy | 365,275 | 79,913 | -285,362 |
| Argentina | 57,340 | 28,238 | -29,102 |
| Poland | 0 | 15,250 | +15,250 |
| Peru | 1,246 | 6,555 | +5,309 |
| Ghana | 6,823 | 0 | -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 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,189,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 693,003 |
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) | 927,315 | 262,654 | -664,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,925 | 380,078 | +67,153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 516,437 |
| Dover | 488,116 |
| London | 405,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 310,816 |
| Felixstowe | 112,100 |
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 | 246,336 | 270,101 | +23,765 |
| Dover | 336,594 | 151,522 | -185,072 |
| London | 326,784 | 79,006 | -247,778 |
| Eurotunnel | 254,406 | 56,410 | -197,996 |
| Felixstowe | 51,074 | 61,026 | +9,952 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 15,109 | +15,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,749 | 1,537 | -10,212 |
| Southampton | 12,051 | 0 | -12,051 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 4,685 | +4,685 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 3,336 | +3,336 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-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 |
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 |
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) | 6,104 |
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) | 6,104 | 0 | -6,104 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,104 |
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 | 6,104 | 0 | -6,104 |
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