Cream separators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cream separators was worth $66.2 million in 2024, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $66.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $72.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $67.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $78.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $68.3M | 2.6K t |
Top cream separators exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (23%), Italy (17%) and Sweden (10%). 83 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 17% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 10% |
| United States | $5.0M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 7% |
| China | $4.2M | 6.4% |
| India | $3.7M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (9%), Slovakia (7%) and Kazakhstan (7%). 162 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 8.7% |
| Slovakia | $4.7M | 7.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.3M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 5.8% |
| United States | $3.2M | 4.9% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $2.6M | 4% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 4% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $27.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $50.82 per kg and China $14.12 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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The shipment records behind Cream separators (HS 8421.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8421.11: Centrifuges: cream separators. HS 8421 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cream separators?
Germany exported $15.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and Sweden (10%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cream separators?
India imported $5.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia (7%) and Kazakhstan (7%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cream separators?
It was worth $66.2 million in 2024, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $78.4 million. 83 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of cream separators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $27.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $50.82 per kg and China $14.12 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 cream separators?
The HS code for cream separators is subheading 8421.11, 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 8421 page.
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