South-Eastern Asia: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Southeast Asian food sorting machine market, when its value decreased by -22.3% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, food sorting machine production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by -37.8% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 120%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X units) and Vietnam (X units) represented roughly 79% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X units), creating a 19% share of total exports. Singapore (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +47.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +42.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Malaysia ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by -55.2% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 154%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 74%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X units) was the largest importer of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, committing 57% of total imports. Vietnam (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X units). All these countries together held near 30% share of total imports. The following importers - Malaysia (X units) and the Philippines (X units) - each finished at an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to food sorting machine imports into Thailand stood at +10.1%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+37.3%), Singapore (+10.3%) and the Philippines (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +37.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Malaysia (-11.5%), Vietnam (-12.7%) and Indonesia (-36.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+51 p.p.), Singapore (+5.7 p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+4.6 p.p.), the Philippines (+3.2 p.p.) and Vietnam (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -73% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 14% share.

In Thailand, food sorting machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-12.4% per year) and the Philippines (+19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 42% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 80%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+17.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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