Cereal milling machinery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cereal milling machinery worth $19.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.5 million.
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 | $19.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 977 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cereal milling machinery from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (47%), Germany (7%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+859% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 47% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $841K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $768K | 4% |
| Thailand | $692K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $602K | 3.1% |
| France | $443K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal milling machinery exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million of cereal milling machinery in 2024 (979 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (20%), Australia (13%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.8M | 20% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| United States | $619K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $437K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $436K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $404K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cereal milling machinery imports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cereal milling machinery worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Germany (7%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cereal milling machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Australia and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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