Confectionery and chocolate machinery exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of confectionery and chocolate machinery by the United Kingdom reached $30.8 million in 2024 (591 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $39.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.8M | 591 t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 669 t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 835 t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 783 t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 755 t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 744 t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 867 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports confectionery and chocolate machinery to
Most of it went to United States (19%), South Africa (9%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 19% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| India | $2.8M | 9.1% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 6.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 6% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $839K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.10 per kg, 32% above the world average of $39.57. 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.
Confectionery and chocolate machinery imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $24.0 million (481 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.1M | 50% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $624K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $549K | 2.3% |
| United States | $473K | 2% |
| France | $227K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom confectionery and chocolate machinery exports (HS 8438.20): 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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.
Common questions
What is the value of confectionery and chocolate machinery exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy confectionery and chocolate machinery from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average export price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $52.10 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $39.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of confectionery and chocolate machinery from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $24.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20. 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.
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