HS Code:
The category 'Of other single cereal grains, chopped, crushed or ground' (likely under HS Code 1104.29 or similar, as the specific code was not provided) includes processed cereal grains other than wheat, rice, or maize, such as barley, oats, rye, or millet, that have been chopped, crushed, or ground. These products are primarily used in food processing industries for the production of flour, animal feed, or as ingredients in various food preparations. This category is significant in global trade due to the growing demand for alternative grains in health-conscious diets and sustainable agricultural practices.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$250 million USD
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Canada CETA or USMCA)
Rising demand for gluten-free and alternative grains
Increased trade in processed millet and oats, particularly in North America and Europe, due to dietary shifts toward health-focused products
2021-2022
Sustainability and organic certification
Growing preference for sustainably sourced and organic cereal grains, driving higher export volumes from countries with strong organic farming sectors like Canada and Australia
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions
Trade flows affected by conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, leading to higher prices and shifts in sourcing to alternative exporters like the United States and Australia
2022
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for imported cereal grains to prevent pest contamination, requiring additional certification from exporters.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant countries while benefiting those with robust certification systems.
Canada signed new trade agreements with several Asian countries, reducing tariffs on processed cereal grains to boost exports of barley and oats.
June 2023
Expected to increase Canada's market share in Asia, particularly in health food sectors, with a projected growth of 10% in export volume over the next two years.
The United States announced subsidies for domestic grain processing facilities to reduce reliance on imports and boost export capacity of value-added cereal products.
September 2023
Likely to strengthen US competitiveness in the global market, potentially affecting trade balances with key importers in Europe and Asia.