HS Code:
Bee-keeping machinery, classified under HS Code 8436.80, includes equipment and tools specifically designed for beekeeping activities such as honey extraction, hive management, and bee colony maintenance. This category encompasses machinery like honey extractors, uncapping machines, and bee smokers, which are essential for both small-scale and industrial beekeepers. The global trade of bee-keeping machinery is driven by the growing demand for honey and other bee products, coupled with increasing awareness of pollination's role in agriculture. The market is influenced by regional beekeeping practices, technological advancements, and environmental policies supporting sustainable agriculture.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local manufacturers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-FTA and USMCA)
Rising demand for organic honey
Increased need for advanced bee-keeping machinery to meet organic certification standards, boosting trade in high-quality equipment.
2021-2022
Technological innovation in bee-keeping equipment
Adoption of automated honey extractors and IoT-enabled hive monitoring systems is driving market growth, particularly in developed regions.
2020-2022
Growth in pollination services
Commercial pollination services for agriculture are increasing demand for portable and efficient bee-keeping machinery.
2019-2022
The European Union has introduced stricter environmental regulations under the Green Deal, mandating sustainable manufacturing practices for bee-keeping machinery.
March 2023
Manufacturers may face higher production costs, but this could lead to a competitive edge for eco-friendly equipment in the EU market.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement has reduced tariffs on agricultural machinery, including bee-keeping equipment, from 7.5% to 2.5%.
January 2023
This is expected to increase imports of cost-effective machinery from China to the US, potentially affecting domestic manufacturers.
A leading German manufacturer introduced a smart hive monitoring system integrated with bee-keeping machinery to optimize honey production.
September 2022
This innovation is likely to drive demand for high-tech equipment, particularly in markets with large commercial beekeeping operations.