Grinding machine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in grinding machine was worth $4.29 billion in 2024, about 203.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 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 | $4.29B | 203.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.24B | 193.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.09B | 188.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.94B | 298.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.59B | 246.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.90B | 231.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.12B | 227.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.43B | 222.3K t |
Top grinding machine exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and China. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $856.5M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $548.5M | 13% |
| China | $528.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $471.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $308.5M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $237.8M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $206.9M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $158.6M | 3.7% |
| United States | $151.1M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $108.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $78.5M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $73.7M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (20%), the United States (13%) and Germany (8%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $869.5M | 20% |
| United States | $537.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $324.5M | 7.6% |
| India | $303.3M | 7.1% |
| Russia | $134.9M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $121.9M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $120.9M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $119.5M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $119.0M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $100.6M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $99.3M | 2.3% |
| France | $95.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $56.55 per kg and China $7.85 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: Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most grinding machine?
Germany exported $856.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (13%) and China (12%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most grinding machine?
China imported $869.5 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in grinding machine?
It was worth $4.29 billion in 2024, about 203.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $5.12 billion. 145 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of grinding machine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $56.55 per kg and China $7.85 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 grinding machine?
The HS code for grinding machine is heading 8460, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8460 page.
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