Cereal groats; meal and pellets (heading 1103): importing markets
HS 1103 covers cereal groats, meal and pellets, a heading within chapter 11 (products of the milling industry) with eight subheadings. In 2025 the United…
Published on 28 October 2026Updated on 28 October 2026
HS 1103 covers cereal groats, meal and pellets, a heading within chapter 11 (products of the milling industry) with eight subheadings. In 2025 the United States declared the largest imports, about USD 180 million, ahead of France, Germany and Saudi Arabia. For a company exporting from Spain, the right subheading decides the duty, the paperwork and the market.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 28 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1103
- Chapter
- 11 · Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten
- Subheadings
- 8
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 179,523,423 |
| France | 66,674,963 |
| Germany | 59,572,338 |
| Saudi Arabia | 57,173,931 |
| Spain | 53,643,142 |
| Netherlands | 53,066,172 |
| United Kingdom | 50,659,004 |
| Côte d’Ivoire | 48,140,470 |
| Belgium | 40,754,487 |
| Poland | 35,535,544 |
| Canada | 32,122,451 |
| Mexico | 29,362,672 |
| Romania | 18,105,108 |
| Denmark | 17,501,735 |
| Croatia | 17,295,086 |
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 28 October 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1103
HS 1103 is the Harmonized System heading for cereal groats, meal and pellets. It sits in chapter 11, products of the milling industry, and splits into eight subheadings. The first job is to classify the product at subheading level, because duties, quotas and documents are set there and not at four digits.
The import table on this page shows demand spread across very different destinations. The United States is the largest importer by a wide margin. France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Belgium follow, along with Saudi Arabia, Côte d’Ivoire and Mexico. The figures are what each country declares as imports from the world, not purchases from Spain.
For a company exporting from Spain, the destination decides the trade regime. Shipments to other EU member states move inside the single market and are not subject to customs duties. Shipments to the United States, Saudi Arabia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, Canada or the United Kingdom depend on the duty, any quota and the agreement in force for that subheading.
The applicable duty and the rules of origin are checked per subheading and per destination in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool for exporters. For the Spanish and EU side of the declaration, the integrated tariff is TARIC.
Food products also face non-tariff requirements: labelling, sanitary and phytosanitary rules, and limits on contaminants. These vary by country and are set by each importing authority. Confirm them with the importer and with the official source of the destination before quoting a price.
Reading the table correctly matters when prioritising. A large importer can also be a market with strong local milling or tough access conditions. Use the volumes to build a shortlist, then check duty and requirements for the two or three markets that fit your product and capacity.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 28 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What products does HS 1103 include?
HS 1103 includes cereal groats, meal and pellets. It belongs to chapter 11, products of the milling industry, and has eight subheadings. Which one applies depends on the cereal and on the form of the product, so classify at subheading level before filling in any export document.
Which countries import the most under HS 1103?
In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, the largest importer was the United States, with about USD 180 million. France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Spain followed, each between roughly USD 54 and 67 million. These are imports declared from the world, not from a single origin.
How do I find the duty on HS 1103 for a company exporting from Spain?
The duty depends on the subheading, the destination and any trade agreement in force between the EU and that country. It is checked in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination. Shipments to other EU countries pay no customs duty.
Is the latest year of trade data always complete?
No. Countries report to UN Comtrade with a delay, so the period shown is the latest with consolidated data. A country missing from a ranking may simply not have reported yet, so compare years with care.
Do the import figures tell me how much Spain sells to each market?
No. The figures are what each country imports from the whole world under HS 1103. To size your own opportunity, look at the share of competing origins and at the import trend, and then contact distributors in the sector.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 28 October 2026
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