Sugar manufacturing machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sugar manufacturing machinery was worth $282.1 million in 2024, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and up 64% 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 | $282.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $172.0M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $183.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $167.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $150.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $214.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $328.9M | 37.0K t |
| 2017 | $337.1M | 34.5K t |
Top sugar manufacturing machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (27%), China (15%) and India (15%). 81 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $77.5M | 28% |
| China | $43.6M | 15% |
| India | $43.1M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $35.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $9.7M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $7.4M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $7.3M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $5.6M | 2% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belarus (13%), Lithuania (11%) and Sri Lanka (6%). 158 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $36.2M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $31.0M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $17.9M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $17.5M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $16.9M | 6% |
| Uganda | $14.9M | 5.3% |
| Angola | $13.9M | 5% |
| United States | $11.7M | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $11.1M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $9.2M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $7.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $27.77 per kg and Brazil $6.34 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 8438.30: Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture. HS 8438 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sugar manufacturing machinery?
Germany exported $77.5 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and India (15%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sugar manufacturing machinery?
Belarus imported $36.2 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Lithuania (11%) and Sri Lanka (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sugar manufacturing machinery?
It was worth $282.1 million in 2024, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $337.1 million. 81 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of sugar manufacturing machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $27.77 per kg and Brazil $6.34 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 sugar manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.30, 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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