Abrasive grinding wheels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in abrasive grinding wheels was worth $2.98 billion in 2024, about 571.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.98B | 571.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.92B | 524.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.92B | 537.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.16B | 552.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.51B | 469.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.73B | 486.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.85B | 490.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.63B | 476.9K t |
Top abrasive grinding wheels exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Germany and Austria. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 162 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $926.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $414.6M | 14% |
| Austria | $247.2M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $193.3M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $136.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $129.6M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $124.7M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $119.2M | 4% |
| Slovenia | $65.8M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $64.8M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $56.9M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $43.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $254.6M | 8.6% |
| India | $233.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $227.0M | 7.6% |
| China | $128.2M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $100.8M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $89.3M | 3% |
| France | $85.9M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $79.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $78.0M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $76.7M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $66.7M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $63.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.35 per kg and China $2.97 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Abrasive grinding wheels (HS 6804.22) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics. HS 6804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most abrasive grinding wheels?
China exported $926.5 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Austria (8%). In all, 162 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most abrasive grinding wheels?
The United States imported $254.6 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in abrasive grinding wheels?
It was worth $2.98 billion in 2024, about 571.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.16 billion. 162 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.35 per kg and China $2.97 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6804 page.
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