Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $79.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 209 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $86.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $92.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $61.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $52.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $72.6M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), Netherlands (15%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $17.9M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 12% |
| United States | $9.1M | 11% |
| China | $4.8M | 6% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.95 per kg, 45% above the world average of $22.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $32.8 million of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were South Africa (20%), United States (11%), Pakistan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.5M | 20% |
| United States | $3.7M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $902K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $752K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $79.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.95 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $22.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.6 million in 2017 to $79.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $92.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and Pakistan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $47.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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