HS Code:
Flour mill and grain mill machines fall under HS Code 8437, which includes machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables. These machines are critical for processing grains into flour, meal, and other products, playing a vital role in the global food supply chain. This category encompasses a range of equipment such as roller mills, hammer mills, and grain cleaning machines, used primarily in agricultural and food processing industries.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 600 million
24% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 450 million
18% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 400 million
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 250 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by some developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Automation and digitalization of milling equipment
Increased demand for smart milling machines with IoT integration for efficiency and monitoring, driving market growth in developed regions.
2021-2023
Rising demand in developing economies
Growing agricultural sectors in Africa and Asia are boosting imports of affordable grain milling machinery to enhance local food production.
2020-2022
Sustainability focus
Manufacturers are developing energy-efficient machines to meet environmental regulations, influencing buyer preferences globally.
2022-2023
The European Union introduced stricter energy efficiency standards for industrial machinery, including flour and grain mill machines, under the Green Deal framework.
January 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt to new compliance requirements, potentially increasing production costs but also opening opportunities for eco-friendly innovations.
Chinese manufacturers have increased production of cost-effective grain milling machines, targeting markets in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Mid-2022
This has intensified competition, putting pressure on traditional exporters like Germany and Italy to differentiate through quality and technology.
Continued tariffs on steel imports in the United States have raised production costs for milling machinery manufacturers, affecting pricing.
Early 2023
This has led to a slight decline in US export competitiveness, with buyers turning to alternative suppliers in Europe and Asia.