Import/export HS code 20089985: Maize (corn)
Grains of the maize plant, used for food or feed (excluding sweetcorn)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10,176,818 |
| Bulgaria | 3,374,392 |
| Czechia | 1,991,596 |
| France | 1,680,017 |
| United States | 1,230,832 |
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 | 5,123,966 | 5,052,852 | -71,114 |
| Bulgaria | 2,037,857 | 1,336,535 | -701,322 |
| Czechia | 1,231,503 | 760,093 | -471,410 |
| France | 665,618 | 1,014,399 | +348,781 |
| United States | 1,039,843 | 190,989 | -848,854 |
| Germany | 536,590 | 463,280 | -73,310 |
| Canada | 0 | 667,892 | +667,892 |
| Romania | 258,529 | 199,022 | -59,507 |
| Hungary | 86,336 | 79,750 | -6,586 |
| Belgium | 160,494 | 0 | -160,494 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,281,296 |
| Bulgaria | 3,374,392 |
| Czechia | 1,991,596 |
| United States | 1,898,724 |
| France | 1,464,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5,772,737 | 5,508,559 | -264,178 |
| Bulgaria | 2,037,857 | 1,336,535 | -701,322 |
| Czechia | 1,231,503 | 760,093 | -471,410 |
| United States | 1,039,843 | 858,881 | -180,962 |
| France | 628,753 | 835,833 | +207,080 |
| Romania | 268,271 | 203,467 | -64,804 |
| Hungary | 128,284 | 96,805 | -31,479 |
| Turkey | 41,344 | 38,583 | -2,761 |
| Thailand | 20,243 | 21,310 | +1,067 |
| Belgium | 0 | 39,164 | +39,164 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,174,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,626,562 |
| Other | 323,146 |
| Air transport | 140,656 |
| Road transport | 5,810 |
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) | 7,816,607 | 6,358,292 | -1,458,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,279,868 | 3,346,694 | +66,826 |
| Other | 137,531 | 185,615 | +48,084 |
| Air transport | 113,783 | 26,873 | -86,910 |
| Road transport | 3,062 | 2,748 | -314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,452,333 |
| Southampton | 1,916,421 |
| London | 1,670,959 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,273,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,238,473 |
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 | 5,972,210 | 5,480,123 | -492,087 |
| Southampton | 1,047,089 | 869,332 | -177,757 |
| London | 734,505 | 936,454 | +201,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 793,152 | 480,670 | -312,482 |
| London Gateway Port | 571,436 | 667,037 | +95,601 |
| Purfleet | 529,593 | 278,985 | -250,608 |
| Felixstowe | 285,367 | 388,862 | +103,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 264,142 | 157,337 | -106,805 |
| 000 | 137,531 | 185,615 | +48,084 |
| Killingholme | 274,628 | 33,222 | -241,406 |
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
|
40 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 53 |
| KOHLICO BRANDS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| IMPEX PRO LIMITED | 50 |
| MENKEN ORLANDO LIMITED | 50 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 49 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 48 |
| VIVA MEXICO LIMITED | 45 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 33 |
| HUMDINGER LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 483,700 |
| Ireland | 372,128 |
| Germany | 105,581 |
| Sweden | 92,186 |
| France | 84,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 262,100 | 221,600 | -40,500 |
| Ireland | 190,282 | 181,846 | -8,436 |
| Germany | 2,776 | 102,805 | +100,029 |
| Sweden | 33,967 | 58,219 | +24,252 |
| France | 66,681 | 17,603 | -49,078 |
| Spain | 25,754 | 19,654 | -6,100 |
| Iceland | 20,342 | 17,786 | -2,556 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,349 | 10,385 | -964 |
| Switzerland | 11,675 | 5,518 | -6,157 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,182 | 5,470 | -5,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 185,090 |
| XI | 2,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 98,166 | 86,924 | -11,242 |
| XI | 1,249 | 856 | -393 |
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) | 1,030,556 |
| Other | 188,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,209 |
| Air transport | 9,286 |
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) | 507,027 | 523,529 | +16,502 |
| Other | 100,476 | 87,780 | -12,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,499 | 31,710 | -10,789 |
| Air transport | 5,843 | 3,443 | -2,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,244 |
| Harwich | 201,138 |
| 000 | 188,256 |
| Holyhead | 145,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,972 |
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 | 201,337 | 82,907 | -118,430 |
| Harwich | 47,499 | 153,639 | +106,140 |
| 000 | 100,476 | 87,780 | -12,696 |
| Holyhead | 84,484 | 60,757 | -23,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,393 | 110,579 | +76,186 |
| Dover | 61,323 | 66,737 | +5,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,481 | 12,312 | -37,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,737 | 27,088 | +20,351 |
| Felixstowe | 24,221 | 6,942 | -17,279 |
| London | 6,250 | 21,075 | +14,825 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20089985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grains of the maize plant, used for food or feed (excluding sweetcorn)