CNC surface grinders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cnc surface grinders was worth $455.8 million in 2024, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $455.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $438.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $401.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $366.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $359.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $514.4M | 31.9K t |
| 2018 | $477.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $408.0M | 27.9K t |
Top cnc surface grinders exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Japan. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 60 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $104.3M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $75.8M | 17% |
| Japan | $60.8M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $42.5M | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $31.9M | 7% |
| China | $25.6M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $21.3M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $19.8M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $14.7M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $12.8M | 2.8% |
| United States | $10.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 118 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $119.9M | 26% |
| United States | $66.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $30.6M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $21.4M | 4.7% |
| India | $18.6M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $17.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $17.6M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $12.5M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 2.4% |
| France | $10.9M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $10.3M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $9.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $49.39 per kg and China $11.00 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 surface grinders (HS 8460.12) 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 8460.12: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cnc surface grinders?
Germany exported $104.3 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (17%) and Japan (13%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cnc surface grinders?
China imported $119.9 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cnc surface grinders?
It was worth $455.8 million in 2024, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $514.4 million. 60 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of cnc surface grinders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $49.39 per kg and China $11.00 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 surface grinders?
The HS code for cnc surface grinders is subheading 8460.12, 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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