Import/export HS code 190490: Various prepared cereal foods
Includes all other cereal-based foods not listed elsewhere, such as rice-based snacks or grain mixes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 33,690,682 |
| Belgium | 27,244,108 |
| Spain | 16,919,436 |
| South Korea | 6,093,600 |
| Italy | 5,962,400 |
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 | 14,996,400 | 18,694,282 | +3,697,882 |
| Belgium | 10,983,568 | 16,260,540 | +5,276,972 |
| Spain | 7,412,711 | 9,506,725 | +2,094,014 |
| South Korea | 2,612,597 | 3,481,003 | +868,406 |
| Italy | 2,464,316 | 3,498,084 | +1,033,768 |
| Denmark | 2,438,707 | 2,517,507 | +78,800 |
| Germany | 1,536,844 | 1,924,896 | +388,052 |
| Ireland | 876,994 | 2,280,614 | +1,403,620 |
| India | 1,120,247 | 1,854,634 | +734,387 |
| Greece | 1,704,114 | 1,093,520 | -610,594 |
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 | 33,365,948 |
| Spain | 19,919,734 |
| Belgium | 14,933,009 |
| Italy | 14,146,833 |
| South Korea | 5,893,001 |
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 | 13,248,823 | 20,117,125 | +6,868,302 |
| Spain | 10,419,281 | 9,500,453 | -918,828 |
| Belgium | 5,616,751 | 9,316,258 | +3,699,507 |
| Italy | 6,924,398 | 7,222,435 | +298,037 |
| South Korea | 2,458,332 | 3,434,669 | +976,337 |
| India | 1,111,425 | 1,832,864 | +721,439 |
| Greece | 1,649,839 | 1,257,848 | -391,991 |
| Thailand | 925,536 | 1,955,068 | +1,029,532 |
| Bulgaria | 983,850 | 1,378,152 | +394,302 |
| Germany | 1,140,585 | 997,299 | -143,286 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 55 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 38 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 36 | 45 | +9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
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) | 81,169,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,653,945 |
| Other | 3,821,802 |
| Air transport | 918,815 |
| Road transport | 2,287 |
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) | 36,827,899 | 44,341,955 | +7,514,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,905,838 | 21,748,107 | +6,842,269 |
| Other | 1,315,389 | 2,506,413 | +1,191,024 |
| Air transport | 366,998 | 551,817 | +184,819 |
| Road transport | 2,287 | 0 | -2,287 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,003,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,958,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,948,158 |
| Felixstowe | 10,370,231 |
| London | 9,857,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 13,275,371 | 17,728,026 | +4,452,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,368,503 | 11,590,433 | +1,221,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,849,311 | 6,098,847 | +1,249,536 |
| Felixstowe | 4,216,385 | 6,153,846 | +1,937,461 |
| London | 3,876,602 | 5,980,638 | +2,104,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,259,489 | 4,256,171 | -3,318 |
| Southampton | 3,537,893 | 4,656,866 | +1,118,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,627,610 | 2,278,831 | -348,779 |
| 000 | 1,315,389 | 2,506,413 | +1,191,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,401,438 | 2,029,053 | +627,615 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 197 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Manufacture of food products | 53 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 88 |
| 2026-03 | 83 |
| 2026-02 | 95 |
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-12 | 89 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 124 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 110 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 89 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 79 |
| STEINS FOODS LTD | 72 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 70 |
| MAHARAJ FOODS LIMITED | 69 |
| ASIAN TRADERS LIMITED | 69 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 68 |
| MEXGROCER LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 139 |
| 54m+ | 68 |
| 0-1m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,726,041 |
| United States | 32,666,763 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,182,895 |
| Nigeria | 15,715,654 |
| Ireland | 15,710,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,177,107 | 17,548,934 | +2,371,827 |
| United States | 14,871,593 | 17,795,170 | +2,923,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,020,756 | 13,162,139 | +2,141,383 |
| Nigeria | 7,588,572 | 8,127,082 | +538,510 |
| Ireland | 8,471,764 | 7,238,615 | -1,233,149 |
| Australia | 3,239,548 | 3,553,192 | +313,644 |
| Ghana | 1,863,891 | 4,656,143 | +2,792,252 |
| India | 3,707,548 | 2,629,430 | -1,078,118 |
| Canada | 3,667,397 | 1,635,252 | -2,032,145 |
| France | 2,090,242 | 2,659,302 | +569,060 |
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 | 71,879 |
| India | 32,572 |
| Poland | 15,433 |
| Italy | 15,246 |
| Belgium | 11,676 |
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 | 30,117 | 41,762 | +11,645 |
| India | 14,655 | 17,917 | +3,262 |
| Poland | 7,244 | 8,189 | +945 |
| Italy | 6,163 | 9,083 | +2,920 |
| Belgium | 6,043 | 5,633 | -410 |
| France | 3,667 | 4,398 | +731 |
| Uruguay | 4,013 | 2,873 | -1,140 |
| Ireland | 4,801 | 2,052 | -2,749 |
| Germany | 5,402 | 9 | -5,393 |
| Bulgaria | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,161,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,952,500 |
| Air transport | 1,748,175 |
| Other | 1,324,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,842,002 | 89,319,426 | +8,477,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,103,511 | 10,848,989 | -3,254,522 |
| Air transport | 1,180,970 | 567,205 | -613,765 |
| Other | 820,696 | 504,003 | -316,693 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 55,127,151 |
| London | 49,175,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,904,270 |
| Southampton | 17,121,054 |
| Felixstowe | 10,496,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 21,673,427 | 33,453,724 | +11,780,297 |
| London | 23,172,050 | 26,003,297 | +2,831,247 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,379,417 | 15,524,853 | -2,854,564 |
| Southampton | 8,817,087 | 8,303,967 | -513,120 |
| Felixstowe | 7,072,923 | 3,424,004 | -3,648,919 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,288,334 | 4,160,683 | -2,127,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,808,719 | 1,881,952 | -1,926,767 |
| Holyhead | 1,326,649 | 1,928,391 | +601,742 |
| Milford | 1,662,324 | 1,422,896 | -239,428 |
| Belfast Port | 1,296,202 | 1,555,069 | +258,867 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 190490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other cereal-based foods not listed elsewhere, such as rice-based snacks or grain mixes