Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $118.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% more than in 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 | $118.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $103.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $109.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $113.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $87.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $95.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $97.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $87.8M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Italy (17%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $28.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $20.1M | 17% |
| France | $9.8M | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $9.6M | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $8.1M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 6.4% |
| United States | $6.5M | 5.5% |
| China | $5.5M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.65 per kg, 62% above the world average of $30.02. 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.
Food and beverage processing machinery (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $71.3 million of food and beverage processing machinery (other) in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (10%), United States (8%), Egypt (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.3M | 10% |
| United States | $5.7M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $4.1M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| India | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $118.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by Italy (17%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.65 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.8 million in 2017 to $118.9 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $71.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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