Fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery by the United States reached $79.0 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $98.8 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 | $79.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $98.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $85.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $80.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $52.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $75.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports fruit and vegetable processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (27%), Netherlands (20%), Slovakia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.9M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $15.8M | 20% |
| Slovakia | $8.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 6.1% |
| China | $3.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.20 per kg, 34% above the world average of $25.55. 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.
Fruit and vegetable processing machinery exports from the United States
The United States exported $67.3 million of fruit and vegetable processing machinery in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 113 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (12%), Netherlands (11%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.4M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 11% |
| India | $6.1M | 9% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 7% |
| China | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Chile | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports (HS 8438.60): 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 8438.60: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit and vegetable processing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported fruit and vegetable processing machinery worth $79.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit and vegetable processing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Slovakia (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit and vegetable processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.20 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $25.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $79.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $98.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export fruit and vegetable processing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $67.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and India. That compares with imports of $79.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery?
The HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery is subheading 8438.60. 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.
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