HS Code:
Cream separators, classified under HS Code 8421.11, are specialized centrifugal machines used in the dairy industry to separate cream from milk. These devices are essential for producing butter, cheese, and other dairy products. They vary in size and capacity, catering to both small-scale farmers and large industrial dairy processors. The global trade of cream separators is influenced by dairy production levels, technological advancements in dairy processing, and regional agricultural policies.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 40 million
26.7% of total trade
Increasing
USD 30 million
20.0% of total trade
Stable
USD 25 million
16.7% of total trade
Increasing
USD 15 million
10.0% of total trade
Increasing
USD 10 million
6.7% of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for automated cream separators
Increased trade volume as dairy farms and processors upgrade to efficient, high-capacity machines to meet growing global dairy demand.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable and energy-efficient equipment
Manufacturers focusing on eco-friendly designs are gaining market share, influencing export patterns from innovation-driven countries like Germany and the Netherlands.
2020-2022
Growth in dairy production in emerging markets
Countries like India and Brazil are increasing imports of cream separators to support expanding local dairy industries.
2019-2023
The European Union implemented stricter regulations on dairy processing equipment, including cream separators, requiring compliance with updated safety and hygiene standards.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU market must adapt to new certification processes, potentially increasing costs but ensuring higher quality standards.
To boost domestic manufacturing, India raised tariffs on imported cream separators from 7.5% to 12% as part of its 'Make in India' initiative.
April 2022
This has led to a temporary decline in imports, pushing global exporters to explore alternative markets or establish local production units.
A leading German manufacturer introduced a new line of energy-efficient cream separators, reducing power consumption by 20% while maintaining output levels.
September 2022
This innovation has boosted Germanyโs export share as dairy processors worldwide adopt the new technology to cut operational costs.