Cereal milling machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $39.3 million of cereal milling machinery in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 186 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 26% 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 | $39.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 1.9K t |
Where the United States imports cereal milling machinery from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (24%), Italy (22%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $9.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 14% |
| China | $3.5M | 9% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $934K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $808K | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $626K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.92 per kg, 95% above the world average of $8.17. 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.
Cereal milling machinery exports from the United States
The United States exported $23.2 million of cereal milling machinery in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. Most of it went to Brazil (25%), Canada (14%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.8M | 25% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 14% |
| Mexico | $3.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 5% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Argentina | $715K | 3.1% |
| Costa Rica | $710K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $684K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $545K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $537K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cereal milling machinery imports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported cereal milling machinery worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 186 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.92 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $8.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.3 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export cereal milling machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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