Metal finishing machines (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal finishing machines (other types) was worth $550.9 million in 2024, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 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 | $550.9M | 47.9K t |
| 2023 | $558.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2022 | $588.3M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $559.5M | 76.7K t |
| 2020 | $477.1M | 47.1K t |
| 2019 | $668.0M | 58.3K t |
| 2018 | $700.6M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $655.8M | 38.5K t |
Top metal finishing machines (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Switzerland (19%) and Germany (10%). 121 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.5M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $102.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $54.0M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $29.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $23.6M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $20.6M | 3.7% |
| France | $18.8M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $16.8M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $14.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $9.9M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72.3M | 13% |
| India | $44.7M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $37.1M | 6.7% |
| China | $29.1M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $26.7M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $26.2M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $20.5M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $19.1M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $18.7M | 3.4% |
| France | $16.2M | 3% |
| Japan | $14.4M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $12.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $87.24 per kg and China $5.45 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 8460.90: Machine-tools: for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460. HS 8460 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal finishing machines (other types)?
China exported $167.5 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (19%) and Germany (10%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal finishing machines (other types)?
The United States imported $72.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Germany (7%). 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 metal finishing machines (other types)?
It was worth $550.9 million in 2024, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $700.6 million. 121 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal finishing machines (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $87.24 per kg and China $5.45 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 metal finishing machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal finishing machines (other types) is subheading 8460.90, 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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