Wood sanding and grinding machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wood sanding and grinding machines was worth $468.3 million in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $468.3M | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $475.8M | 46.7K t |
| 2022 | $518.4M | 51.9K t |
| 2021 | $542.9M | 61.6K t |
| 2020 | $457.1M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $505.9M | 55.2K t |
| 2018 | $512.8M | 61.2K t |
| 2017 | $480.7M | 61.7K t |
Top wood sanding and grinding machines exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Germany (21%) and Italy (14%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $140.7M | 30% |
| Germany | $99.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $67.5M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $47.6M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $25.6M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $11.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| United States | $11.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113.4M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $35.2M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $22.8M | 4.9% |
| China | $21.0M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $18.4M | 3.9% |
| India | $16.7M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $14.8M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $11.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $11.1M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $10.8M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $10.6M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $9.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $22.79 per kg and Austria $3.54 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 8465.93: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: grinding, sanding or polishing machines. HS 8465 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wood sanding and grinding machines?
China exported $140.7 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (14%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wood sanding and grinding machines?
The United States imported $113.4 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wood sanding and grinding machines?
It was worth $468.3 million in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $542.9 million. 124 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of wood sanding and grinding machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $22.79 per kg and Austria $3.54 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 wood sanding and grinding machines?
The HS code for wood sanding and grinding machines is subheading 8465.93, 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 8465 page.
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