Gear cutting and grinding machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gear cutting and grinding machines was worth $1.16 billion in 2024, about 44.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.16B | 44.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 38.0K t |
| 2022 | $896.8M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $787.1M | 32.8K t |
| 2020 | $630.4M | 41.2K t |
| 2019 | $996.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $924.6M | 34.4K t |
Top gear cutting and grinding machines exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (52%), Switzerland (18%) and Japan (11%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 81%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $606.2M | 52% |
| Switzerland | $204.6M | 18% |
| Japan | $127.0M | 11% |
| China | $97.1M | 8.4% |
| United States | $38.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $22.1M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.4M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $3.6M | 0.3% |
| France | $3.2M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (43%), India (10%) and the United States (7%). 166 countries imported it, and the top three take 60% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $503.0M | 43% |
| India | $111.5M | 9.6% |
| United States | $83.2M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $48.0M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $43.6M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $37.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $36.6M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $27.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $24.8M | 2.1% |
| France | $24.3M | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $23.2M | 2% |
| Brazil | $18.5M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $59.18 per kg and China $9.20 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 8461.40: Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. HS 8461 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gear cutting and grinding machines?
Germany exported $606.2 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (18%) and Japan (11%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gear cutting and grinding machines?
China imported $503.0 million in 2024, 43% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gear cutting and grinding machines?
It was worth $1.16 billion in 2024, about 44.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 85 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of gear cutting and grinding machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $59.18 per kg and China $9.20 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 gear cutting and grinding machines?
The HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines is subheading 8461.40, 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 8461 page.
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