HS Code:
The category of mixing or kneading machines (HS Code: 8479.82) includes machinery used for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying, or stirring. These machines are critical in various industries such as construction (e.g., concrete mixers), food processing (e.g., dough kneaders), and chemical manufacturing. This category covers a wide range of industrial equipment designed to process materials by combining or altering their physical state.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 650 million
20.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 580 million
18.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 450 million
14.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 320 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
7.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Increased demand for automated mixing machines
Driven by Industry 4.0, automation is boosting demand for high-tech mixing equipment, particularly in developed markets like Europe and North America.
2021-2023
Growth in construction sector in Asia-Pacific
Rising infrastructure projects in countries like India and Indonesia are driving demand for concrete mixers and related machinery.
2020-2022
Shift toward energy-efficient machines
Manufacturers are focusing on sustainable designs to meet stringent environmental regulations, influencing buyer preferences globally.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced updated safety and emissions standards for industrial mixing machinery, requiring manufacturers to comply with stricter guidelines.
June 2023
Non-compliant manufacturers may face market access restrictions, increasing costs for exporters to the EU.
The United States imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-made mixing machinery as part of ongoing trade disputes, citing unfair trade practices.
March 2022
This has led to a shift in supply chains, with some buyers sourcing from alternative markets like Vietnam and India.
Major manufacturers in Germany and Japan unveiled IoT-enabled mixing machines with real-time monitoring capabilities at a global trade fair.
September 2022
This innovation is expected to drive demand in high-tech industries, though it may increase equipment costs in the short term.