Import/export HS code 1109: Wheat gluten
Protein extracted from wheat. Used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a binder in food products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,553,716 |
| France | 14,392,484 |
| Germany | 14,144,539 |
| Belgium | 10,836,556 |
| Italy | 7,274,154 |
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 | 22,472,160 | 27,081,556 | +4,609,396 |
| France | 8,156,014 | 6,236,470 | -1,919,544 |
| Germany | 7,648,667 | 6,495,872 | -1,152,795 |
| Belgium | 6,911,506 | 3,925,050 | -2,986,456 |
| Italy | 4,005,710 | 3,268,444 | -737,266 |
| Norway | 4,406,228 | 840,464 | -3,565,764 |
| Sweden | 1,146,188 | 1,151,841 | +5,653 |
| Lithuania | 456,904 | 779,335 | +322,431 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,135,604 | +1,135,604 |
| Ireland | 229,656 | 435,732 | +206,076 |
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 | 51,051,472 |
| France | 15,656,513 |
| Germany | 15,462,222 |
| Belgium | 9,812,113 |
| Italy | 7,803,376 |
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 | 23,727,571 | 27,323,901 | +3,596,330 |
| France | 9,589,946 | 6,066,567 | -3,523,379 |
| Germany | 8,176,844 | 7,285,378 | -891,466 |
| Belgium | 6,516,765 | 3,295,348 | -3,221,417 |
| Italy | 4,380,099 | 3,423,277 | -956,822 |
| Sweden | 1,146,188 | 1,492,589 | +346,401 |
| Netherlands | 776,259 | 1,316,654 | +540,395 |
| Lithuania | 456,904 | 779,335 | +322,431 |
| Hungary | 368,505 | 71,829 | -296,676 |
| Poland | 94,928 | 46,033 | -48,895 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 58,069,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,401,126 |
| Other | 700,766 |
| Air transport | 3,484 |
| Road transport | 3,394 |
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) | 29,343,465 | 28,726,259 | -617,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,938,645 | 22,462,481 | -3,476,164 |
| Other | 248,398 | 452,368 | +203,970 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,484 | +3,484 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,394 | +3,394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 51,679,006 |
| Dover | 12,532,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,961,608 |
| Killingholme | 7,136,310 |
| London | 6,522,054 |
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 | 25,888,326 | 25,790,680 | -97,646 |
| Dover | 6,414,512 | 6,117,733 | -296,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,339,491 | 4,622,117 | -1,717,374 |
| Killingholme | 4,338,154 | 2,798,156 | -1,539,998 |
| London | 3,659,209 | 2,862,845 | -796,364 |
| Felixstowe | 2,950,669 | 2,855,415 | -95,254 |
| Invergordon | 1,386,785 | 1,135,604 | -251,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,125,931 | 1,258,993 | +133,062 |
| Harwich | 712,138 | 889,211 | +177,073 |
| Hull | 354,578 | 995,498 | +640,920 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
27 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Advertising and market research
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
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 | 53 |
| UNIGLAD INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ADM MILLING LIMITED | 51 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 49 |
| POLISH VILLAGE BREAD LTD | 43 |
| DELIFRANCE (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 36 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 33 |
| 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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 72,911,001 |
| United States | 10,483,654 |
| Canada | 6,856,308 |
| Netherlands | 1,493,291 |
| Italy | 1,326,539 |
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 | 46,853,930 | 26,057,071 | -20,796,859 |
| United States | 4,473,234 | 6,010,420 | +1,537,186 |
| Canada | 1,528,679 | 5,327,629 | +3,798,950 |
| Netherlands | 5,014 | 1,488,277 | +1,483,263 |
| Italy | 1,326,539 | 0 | -1,326,539 |
| Ireland | 356,458 | 515,428 | +158,970 |
| Hungary | 173,295 | 273,258 | +99,963 |
| France | 247,522 | 129,665 | -117,857 |
| Belgium | 24,960 | 83,282 | +58,322 |
| Germany | 2,025 | 40,337 | +38,312 |
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 | 5,396 |
| Ireland | 1,140 |
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 | 5,396 | +5,396 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,140 | +1,140 |
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) | 70,994,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,970,513 |
| Other | 27,735 |
| Air transport | 6,386 |
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) | 47,079,078 | 23,915,607 | -23,163,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,921,663 | 16,048,850 | +8,127,187 |
| Other | 16,893 | 10,842 | -6,051 |
| Air transport | 4,741 | 1,645 | -3,096 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 68,676,657 |
| Southampton | 9,114,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,562,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,054,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 993,678 |
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 | 47,332,032 | 21,344,625 | -25,987,407 |
| Southampton | 2,507,424 | 6,607,274 | +4,099,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,166,818 | 4,395,239 | +1,228,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 853,451 | 6,200,723 | +5,347,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 457,345 | 536,333 | +78,988 |
| Felixstowe | 2,450 | 702,145 | +699,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 587,913 | 0 | -587,913 |
| Heysham | 81,900 | 134,322 | +52,422 |
| London | 0 | 30,288 | +30,288 |
| 000 | 16,893 | 10,842 | -6,051 |
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