Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery by the United States reached $367.0 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 15% less 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 | $367.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $433.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $349.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $387.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $235.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $248.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $307.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $236.1M | 9.0K t |
Where the United States imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Netherlands (16%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $97.3M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $59.2M | 16% |
| Canada | $37.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $26.1M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $21.1M | 5.8% |
| China | $17.4M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $16.6M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $15.1M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $15.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $12.5M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.76 per kg, 36% above the world average of $22.66. 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.
Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery exports from the United States
Exports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery by the United States reached $235.6 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), Canada (12%), Turkey (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $45.2M | 19% |
| Canada | $28.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $12.1M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 3.7% |
| France | $8.5M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $6.6M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $367.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($97.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.76 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $22.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.1 million in 2017 to $367.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $433.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $320.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $235.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $131.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. 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 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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