Food processing machinery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in food processing machinery parts was worth $4.47 billion in 2024, about 170.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $4.47B | 170.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.25B | 149.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.88B | 143.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.68B | 135.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.27B | 132.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.60B | 154.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.64B | 147.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.33B | 192.1K t |
Top food processing machinery parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Italy. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 169 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $687.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $669.6M | 15% |
| Italy | $544.8M | 12% |
| United States | $459.3M | 10% |
| China | $228.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $210.7M | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $196.2M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $112.2M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $111.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $109.1M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $102.6M | 2.3% |
| India | $83.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (6%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $611.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $259.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $250.2M | 5.6% |
| France | $201.5M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $190.8M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $155.9M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $153.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $145.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $135.2M | 3% |
| Spain | $133.3M | 3% |
| Russia | $117.1M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $115.0M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $26.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $63.56 per kg and China $10.02 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. HS 8438 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most food processing machinery parts?
Germany exported $687.3 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Italy (12%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most food processing machinery parts?
The United States imported $611.8 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in food processing machinery parts?
It was worth $4.47 billion in 2024, about 170.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 169 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $26.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $63.56 per kg and China $10.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90, 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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