Gravimetric Filling Machine Market

The global market for automatic gravimetric filling machines is expected to see growth over the next eight years, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.4%. The market volume is projected to reach 1.1M units by 2030, with a market value of $5.5B. The United States, China, and Thailand are among the top consumers and producers in the market, with the United States leading in both consumption and imports. China remains the largest producer, accounting for 63% of total volume. The market also saw growth in exports, with China dominating the export structure at 75% of total exports in 2022. Overall, the market shows resilience and continued growth potential.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for automatic gravimetric filling machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.1M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Automatic Gravimetric Filling Machines

After two years of growth, consumption of automatic gravimetric filling machines decreased by -9.9% to 941K units in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 1M units, and then declined in the following year.

The global gravimetric filling machine market size shrank to $4.7B in 2022, which is down by -11% 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, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $5.3B, and then reduced in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The United States (237K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of gravimetric filling machine consumption, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, gravimetric filling machine consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (85K units), threefold. Thailand (73K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.8% share.

In the United States, gravimetric filling machine consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+2.9% per year) and Thailand (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($1.4B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($609M). It was followed by Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand amounted to +33.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+7.2% per year) and Russia (-2.1% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of gravimetric filling machine per capita consumption in 2022 were Poland (1,496 units per million persons), the Netherlands (1,370 units per million persons) and Thailand (1,046 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +112.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Automatic Gravimetric Filling Machines

After four years of growth, production of automatic gravimetric filling machines decreased by -4.4% to 815K units in 2022. In general, production, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume at 853K units in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, gravimetric filling machine production declined sharply to $3.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 112%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $4.2B, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Production By Country

China (517K units) remains the largest gravimetric filling machine producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, gravimetric filling machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (54K units), tenfold. India (28K units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+10.6% per year) and India (+0.1% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Automatic Gravimetric Filling Machines

In 2022, global imports of automatic gravimetric filling machines expanded modestly to 709K units, growing by 3.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gravimetric filling machine imports stood at $580M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The United States represented the largest importer of automatic gravimetric filling machines in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for 241K units, which was near 34% of total imports in 2022. Thailand (74K units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (45K units), Russia (43K units) and Canada (40K units). All these countries together took approx. 28% share of total imports. The following importers - the UK (26K units), Spain (26K units), Indonesia (21K units), Malaysia (21K units), Belgium (19K units), Myanmar (18K units), Singapore (18K units) and the Philippines (12K units) - together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gravimetric filling machine imports into the United States stood at +16.4%. At the same time, Myanmar (+113.9%), Thailand (+63.2%), Indonesia (+49.4%), the Philippines (+41.8%), the Netherlands (+39.8%), Spain (+34.8%), Malaysia (+32.4%), Belgium (+26.3%), Singapore (+8.0%) and the UK (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +113.9% from 2012-2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Thailand, the Netherlands, Spain, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Belgium and the Philippines increased by +15, +10, +5.8, +3.2, +2.9, +2.5, +2.5, +2 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($135M) constitutes the largest market for imported automatic gravimetric filling machines worldwide, comprising 23% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($39M), with a 6.7% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+24.4% per year) and the UK (+13.9% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average gravimetric filling machine import price stood at $817 per unit in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 71%. Global import price peaked at $1,703 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($958 per unit), while Myanmar ($33 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 (+12.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Automatic Gravimetric Filling Machines

For the fifth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of automatic gravimetric filling machines, which increased by 17% to 584K units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 215%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, gravimetric filling machine exports shrank to $638M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The global exports peaked at $642M in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for 436K units, which was approx. 75% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the UK (27K units), mixing up a 4.7% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (21K units), Singapore (17K units), Denmark (16K units), Belgium (10K units) and Austria (9.2K units) - together made up 13% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gravimetric filling machine exports from China stood at +7.4%. At the same time, Austria (+33.7%), Belgium (+22.9%), Denmark (+18.3%), the Netherlands (+12.9%) and the UK (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+12 p.p.), Denmark (+1.9 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Singapore (-15.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($105M) remains the largest gravimetric filling machine supplier worldwide, comprising 16% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($50M), with a 7.8% share of global exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+14.1% per year) and the UK (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average gravimetric filling machine export price amounted to $1,092 per unit, which is down by -15.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 144%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,016 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($3,099 per unit), while China ($240 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+22.8%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform