Products of the milling industry; malt… (chapter 11): which countries import it
Chapter 11 covers milling industry products—flour, starches, malt and wheat gluten. The US, China and Germany are the largest importers worldwide. Spain…
Published on 16 September 2026Updated on 27 September 2026
Chapter 11 covers milling industry products—flour, starches, malt and wheat gluten. The US, China and Germany are the largest importers worldwide. Spain exports USD 488 million annually to these markets. Exporters need to understand tariffs, labeling rules, food safety certificates and destination-specific requirements.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 11
- Sector
- Food and Drink
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,344,423,978 |
| China | 2,282,830,257 |
| Germany | 1,076,401,487 |
| Netherlands | 1,057,757,807 |
| France | 969,155,317 |
| Brazil | 850,152,928 |
| Mexico | 823,624,635 |
| United Kingdom | 716,521,250 |
| Belgium | 619,118,879 |
| Japan | 618,583,799 |
| Italy | 594,870,628 |
| Spain | 488,138,862 |
| Norway | 466,964,494 |
| Poland | 462,362,696 |
| Canada | 456,552,808 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 September 2026
Headings in this chapter
- Wheat or meslin flourHeading 1101
- Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslinHeading 1102
- Cereal groats; meal and pelletsHeading 1103
- Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or groundHeading 1104
- Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoesHeading 1105
- Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8Heading 1106
- Malt; whether or not roastedHeading 1107
- Starches; inulinHeading 1108
- Wheat gluten; whether or not driedHeading 1109
Trade fairs in this sector
- Alimentaria Barcelona
- Anuga
- BIOFACH – World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food
- Fruit Attraction
- Gulfood
- ProWein Düsseldorf
- Salón Gourmets
- SIAL – Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL Paris)
- Summer Fancy Food Show
- Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris
What you need to know to export milling products from Spain
Milling products—wheat flour, starches, malt and wheat gluten—fall under HS Chapter 11. Each heading (1101 to 1109) has its own tariff rate and regulatory pathway. Tariffs vary by destination; the US, China and Germany account for over half of global imports.
Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory for cereals-based products in some markets, particularly Asia and the Middle East. Lead times for inspection and certification can reach two weeks. Request this from your Spanish certifying body early.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export organic milling products with my EU organic label?
EU organic certification is recognized in most developed markets—US, Canada, Japan, Australia—but not in all. The destination's organic authority must recognize EU certification. Some markets require additional paperwork or a local organic agent. Check with the importer's country regulator before your first shipment.
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