Austria: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in Austria

For the third year in a row, the Austrian food sorting machine market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 60% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Food Sorting Machine Production in Austria

In value terms, food sorting machine production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 233%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, food sorting machine exports from Austria soared to X units, increasing by 179% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,700% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,603%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of food sorting machine exports from Austria, together accounting for 92% of total exports. Canada, North Macedonia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports from Austria, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +35.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+22.1% per year) and Germany (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average food sorting machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+82.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit increased by 93% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 198%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 223%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of food sorting machine to Austria, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, food sorting machine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +40.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit to Austria, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +42.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.0% per year) and Denmark (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average food sorting machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 71% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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