CNC cylindrical grinders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cnc cylindrical grinders was worth $968.0 million in 2024, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $968.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $856.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $707.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $726.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $682.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $947.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $937.0M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $742.7M | 19.8K t |
Top cnc cylindrical grinders exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Italy. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $259.1M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $184.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $92.5M | 9.6% |
| Czech Republic | $84.5M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $76.0M | 7.9% |
| China | $43.4M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $36.9M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $31.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $26.1M | 2.7% |
| United States | $25.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24.6M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $18.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 127 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $210.3M | 22% |
| United States | $145.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $121.2M | 13% |
| India | $61.9M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $33.7M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $31.5M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $26.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $23.0M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $22.7M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $22.5M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $21.7M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $21.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $58.69 per kg and China $18.22 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 cylindrical grinders (HS 8460.23) 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 8460.23: Machine-tools: cylindrical grinding machines (excluding flat-surface and centreless), numerically controlled. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cnc cylindrical grinders?
Germany exported $259.1 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (19%) and Italy (10%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cnc cylindrical grinders?
China imported $210.3 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and Germany (13%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cnc cylindrical grinders?
It was worth $968.0 million in 2024, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 64 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of cnc cylindrical grinders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $58.69 per kg and China $18.22 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 cnc cylindrical grinders?
The HS code for cnc cylindrical grinders is subheading 8460.23, 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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