Animal feed preparation machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $92.4 million of animal feed preparation machinery in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 184 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $127.3 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 | $92.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $127.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $105.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $90.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $71.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $71.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 8.6K t |
Where the United States imports animal feed preparation machinery from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $56.9M | 62% |
| Netherlands | $20.8M | 23% |
| Israel | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| China | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $979K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $695K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.13 per kg, close to the world average of $8.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed preparation machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported animal feed preparation machinery worth $69.1 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 102 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (21%), Mexico (14%), Argentina (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.3M | 21% |
| Mexico | $9.4M | 14% |
| Argentina | $7.4M | 11% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Philippines | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States animal feed preparation machinery imports (HS 8436.10): 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 8436.10: Machinery: for preparing animal feeding stuffs.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed preparation machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported animal feed preparation machinery worth $92.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 184 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed preparation machinery to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($56.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed preparation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $8.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed preparation machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $92.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $127.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export animal feed preparation machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $69.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Argentina. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed preparation machinery?
The HS code for animal feed preparation machinery is subheading 8436.10. 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 8436 page.
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