Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes (heading 1105): importing markets
HS 1105 covers flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes. In 2025, Italy, the United Kingdom and Malaysia were the three largest…
Published on 29 October 2026Updated on 29 October 2026
HS 1105 covers flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes. In 2025, Italy, the United Kingdom and Malaysia were the three largest importing markets by declared value, each above USD 99 million. For a company exporting from Spain, demand is spread across Europe, Asia and the Americas, so the first decision is which market to prioritise.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 29 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1105
- Chapter
- 11 · Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten
- Subheadings
- 2
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Italy | 109,285,278 |
| United Kingdom | 106,341,884 |
| Malaysia | 99,678,015 |
| France | 82,507,186 |
| Germany | 72,775,912 |
| United States | 72,642,062 |
| Poland | 60,865,774 |
| Belgium | 60,410,600 |
| Japan | 55,875,983 |
| Brazil | 43,003,262 |
| Spain | 39,229,902 |
| Netherlands | 39,059,565 |
| Philippines | 37,249,376 |
| Mexico | 29,010,362 |
| Nigeria | 25,703,212 |
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 29 October 2026
What to know before exporting potato flour and flakes
HS 1105 is the heading for flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes. It belongs to chapter 11, products of the milling industry, and splits into two subheadings. Before quoting, confirm which subheading your product falls under, because customs duties and statistical reporting are set at that level.
The import table shows a market with no single dominant buyer. Italy, the United Kingdom and Malaysia lead, followed by France, Germany and the United States, and the first ten markets sit in a fairly narrow band of values. For a small exporter this favours choosing a market by fit and accessibility rather than by size alone.
Several of the main importers are in the European Union, including Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands. For a company exporting from Spain, shipments to other EU member states move within the single market and carry no customs duty. Exports to the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the United States, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines or Nigeria do involve customs clearance in the destination.
For those non-EU destinations, the duty depends on the subheading and on the trade agreement in force between the EU and the destination. It can be looked up by product code and country in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool for exporters. Check it for each market before pricing, as the rate can differ sharply between a destination with an agreement and one without.
The table reports what each country imports from the whole world, not from Spain. It shows where demand exists, not how much of it Spanish suppliers capture or how competitive your price would be. Use it to build a shortlist of markets, then check each one against your own costs and the requirements for food products at destination.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under HS 1105?
HS 1105 covers flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes. It sits in chapter 11 of the Harmonized System and has two subheadings. The exact subheading applicable to a product should be confirmed before quoting or filing customs documents.
Which countries import the most potato flour and flakes?
By declared imports in 2025, the largest markets were Italy, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, each above USD 99 million, according to UN Comtrade. France, Germany and the United States followed. Countries report with a delay, so the latest consolidated year can change as data is updated.
Do I pay customs duty when exporting HS 1105 from Spain to another EU country?
No. Trade between EU member states moves within the single market without customs duties. Other obligations, such as VAT and intra-EU trade statistics, still apply. Duties only arise when the destination is outside the EU.
How do I find the duty for HS 1105 in a non-EU market?
The duty depends on the subheading and on the agreement between the EU and the destination country. Enter the product code and the country in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool for exporters, which shows the applicable rate and the conditions to benefit from it.
Does the import table show how much Spain sells to each market?
No. Each figure is what a country imports from the world as a whole, not from Spain. It indicates the size of demand in each market, but not the share Spanish exporters hold or the competition they face.
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