Cereal groats and meal; of wheat

HS code 110311 covers the production of cereal groats and meal made from wheat. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a versatile and nutritious ingredient for a wide range of food products. Wheat groats and meal are essential components in the manufacture of breads, pastas, cereals, and other staple foods, making this industry a vital part of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

The production of wheat groats and meal typically involves a series of milling and grinding processes. First, the wheat grains are cleaned and conditioned to remove any impurities. They are then passed through a series of rollers and sieves to separate the endosperm from the bran and germ. The endosperm is then ground into a fine powder, resulting in the wheat groats and meal products covered by this HS code.

The main inputs required for the production of wheat groats and meal include the raw wheat grains, which are the primary agricultural commodity. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized milling equipment, such as rollers, sieves, and grinding machines, as well as energy sources (e.g., electricity or fuel) to power the production processes. Water may also be required for certain processing steps.

The primary outputs of this industry are the wheat groats and meal products, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of food products. These may include 110100 Cereal flours, 190211 Uncooked pasta, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, containing eggs, 190230 Other pasta, and 190410 (Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes)).