Southern Asia: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in Southern Asia

After three years of growth, the South Asian food sorting machine market decreased by -3.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Food Sorting Machine Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, food sorting machine production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Food sorting machine exports shrank slightly to X units in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India represented the largest exporter of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 66% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X units), constituting a 33% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India increased by +30 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest food sorting machine supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +19.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while Pakistan totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.4%).

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, imports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Southern Asia surged to X units, picking up by 29% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -11.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -17.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 39%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which finished at 65% of total imports. Afghanistan (X units) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (11%). Sri Lanka (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+18.6%), Sri Lanka (+8.0%) and Afghanistan (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +18.6% from 2012-2021. Pakistan (+7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India saw its share reduced by -6.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Southern Asia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 10% share.

In India, food sorting machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (+0.3% per year) and Pakistan (+14.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Afghanistan ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while Pakistan ($X per unit) and Sri Lanka ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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