CNC precision grinders exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million of cnc precision grinders in 2024 (170 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cnc precision grinders to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (29%), China (26%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 29% |
| China | $1.6M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $884K | 15% |
| United States | $771K | 13% |
| Canada | $630K | 11% |
| India | $186K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $111K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $70K | 1.2% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.05 per kg, close to the world average of $35.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC precision grinders imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million of cnc precision grinders in 2024 (107 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Czech Republic (33%), Denmark (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 33% |
| Denmark | $984K | 21% |
| Japan | $187K | 4% |
| Ireland | $135K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $64K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $63K | 1.4% |
| China | $36K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.7% |
| Estonia | $24K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc precision grinders exports (HS 8460.24): 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 8460.24: Machine-tools: grinding machines (excluding flat-surface, cylindrical and centreless), numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc precision grinders exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cnc precision grinders worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 60 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy cnc precision grinders from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (26%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of cnc precision grinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $35.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cnc precision grinders from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cnc precision grinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc precision grinders?
The HS code for cnc precision grinders is subheading 8460.24. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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