Hand sharpening stones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hand sharpening stones was worth $169.9 million in 2024, about 33.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and down 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 | $169.9M | 33.0K t |
| 2023 | $176.1M | 30.3K t |
| 2022 | $174.5M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $174.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $144.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $133.5M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $153.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $125.3M | 25.5K t |
Top hand sharpening stones exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 133 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $66.8M | 39% |
| Japan | $18.1M | 11% |
| United States | $16.4M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $14.9M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $10.2M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $6.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Indonesia (7%) and Germany (6%). 204 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.2M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $12.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| China | $3.7M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.06 per kg and Singapore $2.87 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 Hand sharpening stones (HS 6804.30) 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 6804.30: Stones: hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials. HS 6804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hand sharpening stones?
China exported $66.8 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Japan (11%) and the United States (10%). In all, 133 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hand sharpening stones?
The United States imported $25.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hand sharpening stones?
It was worth $169.9 million in 2024, about 33.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $176.1 million. 133 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of hand sharpening stones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.06 per kg and Singapore $2.87 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 hand sharpening stones?
The HS code for hand sharpening stones is subheading 6804.30, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6804 page.
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