CNC centreless grinders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cnc centreless grinders worth $3.6 million (104 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 108 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $311K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $965K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $258K | 20 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cnc centreless grinders from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), France (28%), Spain (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 37% |
| France | $1.0M | 29% |
| Spain | $604K | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $197K | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $139K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $91K | 2.6% |
| United States | $71K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 1.1% |
| China | $34K | 1% |
| India | $34K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.10 per kg, 70% above the world average of $20.03. 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.
CNC centreless grinders exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cnc centreless grinders worth $1.0 million (238 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Turkey (37%), Sweden (31%), Italy (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $378K | 37% |
| Sweden | $313K | 31% |
| Italy | $100K | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $83K | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $66K | 6.5% |
| France | $28K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.9% |
| United States | $6K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc centreless grinders imports (HS 8460.22): 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 8460.22: Machine-tools: grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), centreless, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc centreless grinders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cnc centreless grinders worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc centreless grinders to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (28%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cnc centreless grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.10 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $20.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc centreless grinders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $258 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cnc centreless grinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Sweden and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc centreless grinders?
The HS code for cnc centreless grinders is subheading 8460.22. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8460 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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