Cream separators exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $5.0 million of cream separators in 2024 (121 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 121 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 71 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 132 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 52 t |
Where the United States exports cream separators to
One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.5M | 51% |
| India | $904K | 18% |
| Canada | $334K | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $194K | 3.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $89K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $69K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $63K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $57K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $48K | 1% |
| Bahamas | $47K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.25 per kg, 50% above the world average of $27.48. 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.
Cream separators imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cream separators worth $3.2 million (118 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (18%), Italy (18%), Brazil (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cream separators exports (HS 8421.11): 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 8421.11: Centrifuges: cream separators.
Common questions
What is the value of cream separators exported by the United States?
The United States exported cream separators worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 83 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy cream separators from the United States?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (18%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average export price of cream separators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $41.25 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $27.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cream separators from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2019 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import cream separators?
Yes. The United States imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cream separators?
The HS code for cream separators is subheading 8421.11. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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