Pneumatic conveyor systems trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pneumatic conveyor systems was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 104.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $1.33B | 104.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.34B | 107.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.29B | 97.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.20B | 90.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 118.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.28B | 131.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.36B | 107.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 91.3K t |
Top pneumatic conveyor systems exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $285.2M | 21% |
| Italy | $183.4M | 14% |
| China | $179.0M | 13% |
| United States | $76.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $64.3M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $58.5M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $51.1M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $47.0M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $41.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $32.3M | 2.4% |
| Finland | $28.7M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $22.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), the United Arab Emirates (6%) and Germany (5%). 187 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $172.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76.2M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $60.4M | 4.5% |
| India | $52.2M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $47.4M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $45.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $44.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $42.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $34.7M | 2.6% |
| China | $32.8M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $32.4M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $31.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $33.98 per kg and China $5.10 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 8428.20: Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic. HS 8428 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pneumatic conveyor systems?
Germany exported $285.2 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Italy (14%) and China (13%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pneumatic conveyor systems?
The United States imported $172.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (6%) and Germany (5%). 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 pneumatic conveyor systems?
It was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 104.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.36 billion. 117 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of pneumatic conveyor systems per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $33.98 per kg and China $5.10 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 pneumatic conveyor systems?
The HS code for pneumatic conveyor systems is subheading 8428.20, 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 8428 page.
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