Carbide saw blades trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbide saw blades was worth $1.29 billion in 2024, about 92.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $1.29B | 92.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.18B | 83.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 91.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.41B | 87.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.03B | 63.5K t |
| 2019 | $993.5M | 62.5K t |
| 2018 | $988.9M | 58.2K t |
| 2017 | $928.8M | 57.5K t |
Top carbide saw blades exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Germany and Thailand. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 128 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $650.3M | 50% |
| Germany | $95.8M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $92.0M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $67.1M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $63.0M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $60.7M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $51.8M | 4% |
| France | $28.6M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $19.6M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $19.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 1.5% |
| United States | $15.0M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), India (9%) and Germany (8%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $251.7M | 20% |
| India | $118.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $101.2M | 7.8% |
| Russia | $53.5M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $48.4M | 3.7% |
| France | $37.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $36.0M | 2.8% |
| China | $35.1M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $35.1M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $31.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $37.22 per kg and China $9.77 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 Carbide saw blades (HS 8202.39) 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 8202.39: Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel). HS 8202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbide saw blades?
China exported $650.3 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and Thailand (7%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbide saw blades?
The United States imported $251.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbide saw blades?
It was worth $1.29 billion in 2024, about 92.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.41 billion. 128 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbide saw blades per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $37.22 per kg and China $9.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for carbide saw blades?
The HS code for carbide saw blades is subheading 8202.39, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8202 page.
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