CNC centreless grinders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cnc centreless grinders was worth $172.5 million in 2024, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $172.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $172.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $158.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $188.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $191.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $243.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $250.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $244.2M | 7.2K t |
Top cnc centreless grinders exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Italy and Switzerland. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 51 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $33.8M | 20% |
| Italy | $26.3M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $24.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 11% |
| United States | $17.8M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $13.8M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $10.1M | 5.9% |
| China | $9.8M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 2% |
| France | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| India | $1.7M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (24%), India (10%) and Germany (9%). 108 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.4M | 24% |
| India | $18.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $16.0M | 9.3% |
| United States | $13.2M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $10.4M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $6.8M | 4% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $4.6M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 2% |
| Russia | $3.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $86.75 per kg and China $2.74 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 CNC centreless grinders (HS 8460.22) 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 8460.22: Machine-tools: grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), centreless, numerically controlled. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cnc centreless grinders?
Japan exported $33.8 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Italy (15%) and Switzerland (14%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cnc centreless grinders?
China imported $41.4 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cnc centreless grinders?
It was worth $172.5 million in 2024, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $250.5 million. 51 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of cnc centreless grinders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $86.75 per kg and China $2.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cnc centreless grinders?
The HS code for cnc centreless grinders is subheading 8460.22, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8460 page.
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