CNC tool sharpeners trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cnc tool sharpeners was worth $448.2 million in 2024, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $448.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $454.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $491.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $454.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $297.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $431.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $558.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $498.3M | 12.3K t |
Top cnc tool sharpeners exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Germany and Switzerland. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $101.9M | 23% |
| Germany | $61.7M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $50.4M | 11% |
| Australia | $44.0M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $43.3M | 9.7% |
| China | $38.2M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $32.4M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $20.0M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 2% |
| United States | $8.2M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $6.1M | 1.4% |
| India | $5.2M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (28%), the United States (15%) and Germany (7%). 149 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $125.6M | 28% |
| United States | $66.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $31.4M | 7% |
| India | $22.6M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $15.5M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $13.0M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $12.6M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $12.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 2.7% |
| Israel | $10.2M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $9.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $57.39 per kg and China $17.89 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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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 8460.31: Machine-tools: sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, numerically controlled. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cnc tool sharpeners?
Thailand exported $101.9 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Switzerland (11%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cnc tool sharpeners?
China imported $125.6 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cnc tool sharpeners?
It was worth $448.2 million in 2024, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $558.7 million. 66 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of cnc tool sharpeners per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $57.39 per kg and China $17.89 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 cnc tool sharpeners?
The HS code for cnc tool sharpeners is subheading 8460.31, 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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