Meat and poultry processing machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in meat and poultry processing machinery was worth $2.56 billion in 2024, about 76.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $2.56B | 76.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.77B | 75.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.55B | 77.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.56B | 78.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.37B | 74.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.32B | 73.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.28B | 70.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.25B | 72.1K t |
Top meat and poultry processing machinery exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and China. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 121 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $719.8M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $462.6M | 18% |
| China | $202.0M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $187.8M | 7.3% |
| United States | $135.0M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $117.2M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $94.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $77.4M | 3% |
| Austria | $68.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $66.0M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $43.2M | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $38.9M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), France (4%) and the Netherlands (4%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $308.8M | 12% |
| France | $112.6M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $106.7M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $94.4M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $92.9M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $87.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $87.2M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $82.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $76.4M | 3% |
| China | $76.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $74.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $66.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $33.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $56.32 per kg and China $9.42 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry. HS 8438 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most meat and poultry processing machinery?
Germany exported $719.8 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (18%) and China (8%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most meat and poultry processing machinery?
The United States imported $308.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (4%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in meat and poultry processing machinery?
It was worth $2.56 billion in 2024, about 76.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.77 billion. 121 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $33.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $56.32 per kg and China $9.42 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 meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50, 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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