Dairy machinery and equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dairy machinery and equipment was worth $628.6 million in 2024, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $628.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $632.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $611.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $641.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $688.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $652.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $708.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $699.2M | 21.0K t |
Top dairy machinery and equipment exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (12%), Poland (10%) and Italy (10%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 32%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $74.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $64.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $61.7M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $44.0M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $39.8M | 6.3% |
| China | $33.2M | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $32.2M | 5.1% |
| United States | $27.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $23.3M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $19.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $18.7M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $17.8M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Russia (11%), the United States (8%) and France (4%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $69.5M | 11% |
| United States | $51.3M | 8.2% |
| France | $26.8M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $22.5M | 3.6% |
| Belarus | $19.6M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $19.4M | 3.1% |
| India | $18.3M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $17.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $16.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14.7M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $14.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $55.22 per kg and China $22.45 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery. HS 8434 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dairy machinery and equipment?
Germany exported $74.4 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Poland (10%) and Italy (10%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dairy machinery and equipment?
Russia imported $69.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dairy machinery and equipment?
It was worth $628.6 million in 2024, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $708.0 million. 101 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $55.22 per kg and China $22.45 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 dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20, 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 8434 page.
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