EU: Food Sorting Machine Market 2024

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU food sorting machine market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -2.7% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Production in the EU

In value terms, food sorting machine production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +101.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports in the EU

Food sorting machine exports rose remarkably to X units in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +41.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +67.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units) and Germany (X units) represented roughly 75% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by France (X units) and Poland (X units), together mixing up a 13% share of total exports. Slovakia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest food sorting machine supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +28.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports in the EU

Food sorting machine imports expanded significantly to X units in 2021, increasing by 12% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +12.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units), followed by France (X units), Greece (X units), Germany (X units), Italy (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), Austria (X units) and Poland (X units) represented the main importers of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, together constituting 80% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 41% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Greece and Austria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +23.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+18.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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