Grain mill trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in grain mill was worth $2.51 billion in 2024, about 314.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $2.51B | 314.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.41B | 303.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.40B | 349.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.29B | 278.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.18B | 329.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.22B | 306.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.32B | 298.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.19B | 840.3K t |
Top grain mill exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Italy. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 152 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $763.8M | 31% |
| Turkey | $281.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $234.5M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $158.4M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $140.7M | 5.6% |
| United States | $123.4M | 4.9% |
| India | $95.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $70.1M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $59.0M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $58.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $47.8M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $45.7M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $196.3M | 7.8% |
| United States | $136.8M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $121.4M | 4.9% |
| Nigeria | $81.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $65.8M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $65.8M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $57.7M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $57.0M | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $55.0M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $52.1M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $48.0M | 1.9% |
| France | $43.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $31.33 per kg and India $1.57 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery. HS 8437 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most grain mill?
China exported $763.8 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Turkey (11%) and Italy (9%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most grain mill?
India imported $196.3 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and Russia (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in grain mill?
It was worth $2.51 billion in 2024, about 314.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 152 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of grain mill per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $31.33 per kg and India $1.57 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 grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8437 page.
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