Confectionery and chocolate machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in confectionery and chocolate machinery was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 35.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $1.42B | 35.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 31.8K t |
| 2022 | $979.1M | 27.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.06B | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.18B | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $904.2M | 25.4K t |
Top confectionery and chocolate machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (29%), Italy (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). 108 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $412.6M | 29% |
| Italy | $209.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $169.0M | 12% |
| Denmark | $104.6M | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $103.2M | 7.3% |
| China | $97.2M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $96.3M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $30.8M | 2.2% |
| France | $24.6M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $19.9M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $17.4M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $13.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of India and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $251.4M | 18% |
| India | $72.0M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65.1M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $59.9M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $59.0M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $49.3M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $47.9M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $47.2M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $39.7M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $39.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $32.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $31.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $39.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $77.16 per kg and China $17.83 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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate. HS 8438 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Germany exported $412.6 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Italy (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The United States imported $251.4 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of India (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in confectionery and chocolate machinery?
It was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 35.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 108 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $39.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $77.16 per kg and China $17.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20, 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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