Manual surface grinders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual surface grinders was worth $189.2 million in 2024, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $189.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $224.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $204.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $213.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $166.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $221.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $229.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $225.1M | 23.9K t |
Top manual surface grinders exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Taiwan (15%) and Germany (14%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.9M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $27.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 14% |
| Thailand | $18.4M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $12.8M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 5.2% |
| United States | $8.4M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $5.9M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| India | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 164 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.8M | 11% |
| China | $16.6M | 8.8% |
| Russia | $11.9M | 6.3% |
| India | $10.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $7.8M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $4.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $19.96 per kg and China $6.34 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 8460.19: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual surface grinders?
China exported $35.9 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (15%) and Germany (14%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual surface grinders?
The United States imported $20.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Russia (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual surface grinders?
It was worth $189.2 million in 2024, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $229.5 million. 91 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual surface grinders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $19.96 per kg and China $6.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for manual surface grinders?
The HS code for manual surface grinders is subheading 8460.19, 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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