Abrasive grinding wheels imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of abrasive grinding wheels by the United Kingdom reached $51.9 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $57.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.3M | 7.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports abrasive grinding wheels from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Germany (16%), Austria (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 16% |
| Austria | $6.5M | 13% |
| Poland | $4.0M | 7.8% |
| Slovenia | $3.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, 69% above the world average of $5.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Abrasive grinding wheels exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of abrasive grinding wheels by the United Kingdom reached $12.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (19%), Germany (17%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 17% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| France | $572K | 4.4% |
| India | $490K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $467K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $419K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $373K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $300K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $270K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $51.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Austria (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $5.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.3 million in 2017 to $51.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $57.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export abrasive grinding wheels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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