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Manure spreaders and fertilizer distributors (HS Code: 843241) are agricultural machinery used for the even distribution of manure and fertilizers across fields to enhance soil fertility and crop yield. These machines are critical in modern farming practices, contributing to efficient nutrient management and sustainable agriculture. The category includes a range of equipment from manual to automated systems, catering to small-scale and industrial farming operations globally.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 300 million
25% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 180 million
15% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade and USMCA)
Rising demand for precision agriculture
Increased adoption of advanced manure spreaders with GPS and variable rate technology to optimize fertilizer application, driving market growth particularly in developed regions.
2021-2023
Sustainability focus
Growing emphasis on organic farming and sustainable practices has boosted demand for manure spreaders over chemical fertilizer distributors in Europe and North America.
2020-2022
Mechanization in developing countries
Rapid agricultural mechanization in regions like Asia-Pacific and Africa is increasing imports of cost-effective fertilizer distribution equipment.
2019-2023
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter environmental regulations, encouraging manufacturers to develop eco-friendly manure spreaders with lower emissions and better efficiency.
March 2023
This is expected to increase production costs but also open new markets for compliant machinery in the EU.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on agricultural machinery, including manure spreaders, facilitating increased exports from the US to China.
January 2023
This development is likely to boost trade volume for US manufacturers by 10-15% in the coming years.
Leading manufacturers in Germany and the Netherlands unveiled new models of manure spreaders integrated with IoT for real-time monitoring and data analysis at Agritechnica 2023.
November 2023
This innovation is anticipated to drive demand among tech-savvy farmers, particularly in Western Europe and North America.