Dairy machinery and equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dairy machinery and equipment by the United Kingdom reached $14.7 million in 2024 (500 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 38% on 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 | $14.7M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 501 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 670 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 505 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dairy machinery and equipment from
The largest suppliers were Poland (33%), Sweden (12%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.9M | 33% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 9.9% |
| France | $914K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $664K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $484K | 3.3% |
| United States | $449K | 3.1% |
| China | $403K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $399K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.38 per kg, 22% below the world average of $37.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy machinery and equipment exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported dairy machinery and equipment worth $11.1 million (454 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Netherlands (13%), United States (10%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 13% |
| United States | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| China | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $618K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $612K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $558K | 5% |
| Italy | $542K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $505K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $307K | 2.8% |
| France | $260K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Sweden (12%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.38 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $37.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 page.
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