Sugar manufacturing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $11.7 million (777 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 158 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $11.7M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 998 t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 199 t |
Where the United States imports sugar manufacturing machinery from
Germany alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 61% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 11% |
| China | $668K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $637K | 5.4% |
| India | $537K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $432K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $363K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $264K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $109K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $98K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.07 per kg, 36% above the world average of $11.11. 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.
Sugar manufacturing machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $4.4 million (248 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (15%), Netherlands (14%), Guatemala (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $653K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $621K | 14% |
| Guatemala | $502K | 11% |
| South Korea | $482K | 11% |
| Costa Rica | $398K | 9.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $331K | 7.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $216K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $206K | 4.7% |
| Ecuador | $131K | 3% |
| Nicaragua | $112K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sugar manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.30): 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 8438.30: Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar manufacturing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 158 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar manufacturing machinery to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.07 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $11.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar manufacturing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export sugar manufacturing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.30. 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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