Import/export HS code 20089985: Maize (corn)
Grains of the maize plant, used for food or feed (excluding sweetcorn)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,963,221 |
| Bulgaria | 3,455,658 |
| Czechia | 2,135,284 |
| United States | 1,583,074 |
| France | 1,241,178 |
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 | 4,785,880 | 4,177,341 | -608,539 |
| Bulgaria | 2,090,335 | 1,365,323 | -725,012 |
| Czechia | 1,300,927 | 834,357 | -466,570 |
| United States | 713,707 | 869,367 | +155,660 |
| France | 437,602 | 803,576 | +365,974 |
| Germany | 529,300 | 396,877 | -132,423 |
| Romania | 273,448 | 189,428 | -84,020 |
| Canada | 20,913 | 182,684 | +161,771 |
| Belgium | 198,139 | 0 | -198,139 |
| Hungary | 110,618 | 62,681 | -47,937 |
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 | 10,045,577 |
| Bulgaria | 3,455,658 |
| Czechia | 2,135,284 |
| United States | 1,765,758 |
| France | 1,053,745 |
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 | 5,411,417 | 4,634,160 | -777,257 |
| Bulgaria | 2,090,335 | 1,365,323 | -725,012 |
| Czechia | 1,300,927 | 834,357 | -466,570 |
| United States | 713,707 | 1,052,051 | +338,344 |
| France | 447,678 | 606,067 | +158,389 |
| Romania | 285,903 | 193,732 | -92,171 |
| Hungary | 145,129 | 79,357 | -65,772 |
| Germany | 41,105 | 22,836 | -18,269 |
| Thailand | 20,846 | 41,553 | +20,707 |
| Turkey | 23,737 | 38,339 | +14,602 |
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 | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 13,309,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,945,669 |
| Other | 299,848 |
| Air transport | 147,470 |
| 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) | 7,618,885 | 5,690,666 | -1,928,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,797,247 | 3,148,422 | +351,175 |
| Other | 138,235 | 161,613 | +23,378 |
| Air transport | 91,342 | 56,128 | -35,214 |
| 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 | 10,490,319 |
| London | 1,566,560 |
| Southampton | 1,404,337 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,251,861 |
| Felixstowe | 1,070,374 |
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 | 5,925,431 | 4,564,888 | -1,360,543 |
| London | 619,677 | 946,883 | +327,206 |
| Southampton | 340,309 | 1,064,028 | +723,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 653,554 | 598,307 | -55,247 |
| Felixstowe | 517,973 | 552,401 | +34,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 716,458 | 317,442 | -399,016 |
| Purfleet | 555,857 | 132,352 | -423,505 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,374 | 166,724 | -92,650 |
| Killingholme | 289,225 | 97,183 | -192,042 |
| 000 | 138,235 | 161,613 | +23,378 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 64 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| MENKEN ORLANDO LIMITED | 46 |
| KOHLICO BRANDS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| IMPEX PRO LIMITED | 45 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 44 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 43 |
| VIVA MEXICO LIMITED | 40 |
| HUMDINGER LIMITED | 30 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 440,044 |
| Ireland | 325,601 |
| France | 115,680 |
| Sweden | 92,093 |
| Iceland | 52,926 |
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 | 274,507 | 165,537 | -108,970 |
| Ireland | 186,017 | 139,584 | -46,433 |
| France | 92,765 | 22,915 | -69,850 |
| Sweden | 35,563 | 56,530 | +20,967 |
| Iceland | 37,626 | 15,300 | -22,326 |
| Spain | 17,216 | 28,192 | +10,976 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,728 | 11,230 | +3,502 |
| Switzerland | 11,524 | 6,204 | -5,320 |
| Germany | 8,029 | 8,692 | +663 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,182 | 2,570 | -8,612 |
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 | 162,320 |
| XI | 2,372 |
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 | 98,105 | 64,215 | -33,890 |
| XI | 1,589 | 783 | -806 |
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) | 875,295 |
| Other | 166,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,170 |
| Air transport | 13,125 |
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) | 508,575 | 366,720 | -141,855 |
| Other | 101,346 | 64,998 | -36,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,223 | 24,947 | -64,276 |
| Air transport | 7,557 | 5,568 | -1,989 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,812 |
| 000 | 166,344 |
| Harwich | 154,865 |
| Holyhead | 139,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,819 |
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 | 203,922 | 110,890 | -93,032 |
| 000 | 101,346 | 64,998 | -36,348 |
| Harwich | 60,284 | 94,581 | +34,297 |
| Holyhead | 74,265 | 64,900 | -9,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,764 | 64,055 | +20,291 |
| Dover | 95,369 | 0 | -95,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,885 | 37,908 | +14,023 |
| Felixstowe | 29,919 | 1,872 | -28,047 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,425 | 0 | -29,425 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,406 | 11,101 | +695 |
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)