Seed Cleaning, Sorting and Grading Machine Market

The market for machines for cleaning, sorting, or grading seed, grain, and dried leguminous vegetables is projected to exhibit steady growth over the next eight years, with a forecasted increase in volume to 1.2M units and value to $3.5B by 2030. Consumption, production, imports, and exports have shown variable trends, with countries like the United States, UK, India, China, and Lithuania being significant players. Prices and growth rates have fluctuated but overall indicate a positive outlook for the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.2M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Seed, Grain Or Dried Leguminous Vegetables

In 2022, consumption of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables increased by 4.3% to 899K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +17.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 1.2M units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption of remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the market for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables worldwide expanded sharply to $2.4B in 2022, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (293K units), the UK (270K units) and India (86K units), together comprising 72% of global consumption. Italy, China, Lithuania and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of vegetables, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while vegetables for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seed cleaning, sorting and grading machine markets worldwide were China ($271M), India ($185M) and Italy ($184M), with a combined 27% share of the global market. The United States, Lithuania, Myanmar and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.6%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +51.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while vegetables for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of seed cleaning, sorting and grading machine per capita consumption in 2022 were Lithuania (7.3 units per 1000 persons), the UK (4 units per 1000 persons) and Italy (0.9 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while vegetables for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Seed, Grain Or Dried Leguminous Vegetables

In 2022, production of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables increased by 11% to 638K units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, production showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 127%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 971K units. From 2016 to 2022, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables shrank to $2.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $2.9B. From 2020 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of production of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables was the UK (302K units), accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, production of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (105K units), threefold. China (60K units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the UK totaled -3.3%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+16.2% per year) and China (+4.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Seed, Grain Or Dried Leguminous Vegetables

In 2022, the amount of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables imported worldwide reduced to 397K units, waning by -2.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +21.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 505K units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables shrank modestly to $750M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $836M. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

The United States prevails in vegetables structure, resulting at 295K units, which was approx. 74% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (20K units), committing a 4.9% share of total imports. The following importers - India (9.7K units), Spain (9.2K units), Romania (7.5K units) and the UK (7.2K units) - each amounted to an 8.4% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+25.1%), India (+20.4%), the UK (+10.9%) and Romania (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Myanmar (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+2 p.p.) and India (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Myanmar (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($104M) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables worldwide, comprising 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($47M), with a 6.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +5.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.2% per year) and Spain (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables amounted to $1,889 per unit, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,331 per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($10,818 per unit), while the United States ($158 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+9.2%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Seed, Grain Or Dried Leguminous Vegetables

In 2022, global exports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables rose rapidly to 136K units, with an increase of 13% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 236K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables expanded modestly to $722M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

The UK (39K units), China (33K units) and India (28K units) represented roughly 74% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (6.8K units), committing a 5% share of total exports. Denmark (6K units), Italy (3K units) and Brazil (2.6K units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($254M) remains the largest seed cleaning, sorting and grading machine supplier worldwide, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($61M), with an 8.5% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +10.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-5.8% per year) and Italy (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables stood at $5,310 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 41%. The global export price peaked at $7,251 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($14,085 per unit), while India ($959 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform