Dairy machinery and equipment imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $51.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Value rose 24% 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 | $51.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 931 t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 713 t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 658 t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 659 t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports dairy machinery and equipment from
Most of the value came from Spain (13%), France (12%), New Zealand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.6M | 13% |
| France | $6.0M | 12% |
| New Zealand | $5.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 11% |
| Finland | $5.3M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 6% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.66 per kg, close to the world average of $37.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy machinery and equipment exports from the United States
The United States exported $27.4 million of dairy machinery and equipment in 2024 (625 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 101 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (34%), Brazil (16%), Mexico (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.2M | 34% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 16% |
| Mexico | $4.1M | 15% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| China | $739K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $612K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $546K | 2% |
| Thailand | $525K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by the United States?
The United States imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $51.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by France (12%) and New Zealand (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.66 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $37.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $51.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. The United States exported $27.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Brazil and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 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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