Hay-Making Machinery Market

The global hay-making machinery market is expected to see growth in both volume and value over the next eight years. Consumption trends have been relatively flat, with some countries showing more notable rates of growth. The United States, China, and India are the leading consumers and producers of hay-making machinery. Imports and exports have been on the rise, with various countries displaying positive growth. The average prices for imports and exports have seen some fluctuations over the years, with differences among major importing and exporting countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for hay-making machinery worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 526K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Hay-Making Machinery

In 2022, the amount of hay-making machinery consumed worldwide rose to 483K units, surging by 2.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 499K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global hay-making machinery market size rose to $5.4B in 2022, picking up by 2.4% 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 a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $5.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (99K units), the United States (81K units) and India (40K units), together accounting for 46% of global consumption. Italy, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, France, Hungary, Ethiopia, Iran, South Korea and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hay-making machinery markets worldwide were the United States ($1.4B), China ($769M) and India ($479M), together accounting for 49% of the global market. Pakistan, Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Ethiopia, South Korea, Italy, Saudi Arabia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main consuming countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of hay-making machinery per capita consumption was registered in Hungary (964 units per million persons), followed by Italy (358 units per million persons), the United States (242 units per million persons) and Saudi Arabia (205 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of hay-making machinery was estimated at 61 units per million persons.

In Hungary, hay-making machinery per capita consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+3.9% per year) and the United States (-1.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Hay-Making Machinery

In 2022, approx. 480K units of hay-making machinery were produced worldwide; picking up by 3.6% compared with the previous year. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.8%. Global production peaked at 505K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hay-making machinery production expanded slightly to $5.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.9%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $5.6B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (102K units), the United States (63K units) and India (40K units), together comprising 43% of global production. Italy, Pakistan, Indonesia, Germany, Brazil, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ethiopia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Hay-Making Machinery

In 2022, overseas purchases of hay-making machinery increased by 4% to 71K units, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +66.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, hay-making machinery imports expanded rapidly to $782M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +36.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The United States was the largest importing country with an import of around 20K units, which finished at 28% of total imports. Germany (9.2K units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by France (7.7%), the UK (5.4%) and Canada (4.8%). Italy (2.1K units), Austria (2K units), Switzerland (1.9K units), Denmark (1.7K units), Poland (1.7K units), Australia (1.6K units), the Czech Republic (1.5K units) and the Netherlands (1.4K units) held a little share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hay-making machinery imports, with a CAGR of +15.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (+14.2%), Denmark (+8.0%), the Czech Republic (+5.2%), the UK (+3.3%), Italy (+3.3%), Austria (+3.1%) and Germany (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Poland, Switzerland and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-6.9%) and Canada (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +19 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($139M), Germany ($112M) and France ($73M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 41% of global imports. The UK, Canada, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Australia, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average hay-making machinery import price amounted to $11,035 per unit, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $12,289 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Netherlands ($17,132 per unit), while the United States ($6,913 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Hay-Making Machinery

In 2022, overseas shipments of hay-making machinery increased by 11% to 68K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hay-making machinery exports rose markedly to $841M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Germany (18K units), distantly followed by Italy (8.4K units), France (8.2K units), Austria (7.6K units), the Czech Republic (6.7K units) and China (3.5K units) were the main exporters of hay-making machinery, together mixing up 78% of total exports. Denmark (2.9K units), Poland (2.4K units), Slovenia (1.8K units) and the United States (1.8K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hay-making machinery exports from Germany stood at +2.0%. At the same time, China (+32.3%), Slovenia (+12.2%), Poland (+8.7%), Austria (+5.1%), Italy (+4.6%), the Czech Republic (+1.4%), Denmark (+1.4%) and France (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +32.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United States (-16.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Austria, Italy, Germany, Poland and Slovenia increased by +4.9, +3.7, +3.6, +2.5, +1.9 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($240M) remains the largest hay-making machinery supplier worldwide, comprising 29% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($118M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

In Germany, hay-making machinery exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+5.1% per year) and France (+1.7% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average hay-making machinery export price stood at $12,446 per unit in 2022, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 6.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($23,166 per unit), while China ($3,114 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform