Brewery equipment and machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brewery equipment and machinery was worth $570.8 million in 2024, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017, and down 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570.8M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $646.4M | 50.9K t |
| 2022 | $660.2M | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $708.5M | 41.1K t |
| 2020 | $556.6M | 34.9K t |
| 2019 | $857.2M | 54.1K t |
| 2018 | $807.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $738.0M | 38.4K t |
Top brewery equipment and machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (48%), China (16%) and Italy (5%). 76 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $273.1M | 48% |
| China | $93.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $28.4M | 5% |
| Belgium | $28.1M | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $18.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $15.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $11.3M | 2% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $8.7M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $8.6M | 1.5% |
| United States | $8.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (14%), Colombia (8%) and the United States (8%). 171 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $79.2M | 14% |
| Colombia | $48.1M | 8.4% |
| United States | $47.0M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $38.6M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $35.0M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $24.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $18.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $17.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $15.5M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $13.4M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $75.59 per kg and China $12.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8438.40: Machinery: industrial, brewery machinery. HS 8438 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brewery equipment and machinery?
Germany exported $273.1 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Italy (5%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brewery equipment and machinery?
Mexico imported $79.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Colombia (8%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brewery equipment and machinery?
It was worth $570.8 million in 2024, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $857.2 million. 76 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of brewery equipment and machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $75.59 per kg and China $12.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for brewery equipment and machinery?
The HS code for brewery equipment and machinery is subheading 8438.40, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8438 page.
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