Grinding balls trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in grinding balls was worth $732.0 million in 2024, about 587.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $732.0M | 587.4K t |
| 2023 | $889.5M | 631.1K t |
| 2022 | $905.1M | 597.9K t |
| 2021 | $768.7M | 623.1K t |
| 2020 | $587.5M | 567.4K t |
| 2019 | $609.8M | 551.5K t |
| 2018 | $653.4M | 561.1K t |
| 2017 | $567.0M | 505.1K t |
Top grinding balls exporting countries
Exports are led by China (33%), India (30%) and Thailand (18%). 90 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 81%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $243.8M | 33% |
| India | $221.0M | 30% |
| Thailand | $130.3M | 18% |
| Canada | $19.4M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $15.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $15.0M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $11.9M | 1.6% |
| United States | $10.1M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $8.5M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $6.8M | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $4.8M | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $4.8M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Australia (18%), the United States (7%) and Brazil (5%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $130.3M | 18% |
| United States | $48.4M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $37.8M | 5.2% |
| Ghana | $33.5M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $30.2M | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $29.6M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $20.1M | 2.7% |
| Papua New Guinea | $19.4M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $18.2M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $15.8M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $15.7M | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $15.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $1.70 per kg and Spain $0.99 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron. HS 7325 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most grinding balls?
China exported $243.8 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by India (30%) and Thailand (18%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most grinding balls?
Australia imported $130.3 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Brazil (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in grinding balls?
It was worth $732.0 million in 2024, about 587.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $905.1 million. 90 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of grinding balls per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $1.70 per kg and Spain $0.99 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 grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7325 page.
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