Cereal groats and meal; of maize (corn)

HS code 110313 covers the production and trade of cereal groats and meal made from maize, also known as corn. This is a crucial industry within the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, providing a versatile and widely-used ingredient for a range of downstream products. Maize groats and meal are an important source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, making them a staple food item in many parts of the world.

The production of maize groats and meal typically involves a series of milling and grinding processes. First, the maize kernels are cleaned and conditioned to adjust their moisture content. They are then passed through a series of rollers or mills that gradually break down the kernels into smaller fragments, known as groats. The groats may undergo further processing, such as sifting and sorting, to achieve the desired particle size and consistency. The resulting maize meal or flour can then be used in a wide variety of food products, from cereals and baked goods to thickeners and animal feed.

The primary input for the production of maize groats and meal is, of course, maize or corn. Producers require access to high-quality, reliable sources of maize, which can be obtained from domestic or international agricultural suppliers. In addition to the raw material, the industry also relies on specialized milling equipment, such as rollers, grinders, and sifters, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the production processes.

The main output of HS code 110313 is maize groats and meal, which can be used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products. These include breakfast cereals, porridges, baked goods, and various snack foods. The maize meal may also be used as a thickener or binder in other food preparations, or as a component in animal feed. Additionally, the by-products of the milling process, such as maize bran and germ, may be further processed and utilized in other industries, such as 230310 Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or 230400 Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.