CNC surface grinders exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cnc surface grinders by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.0 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 | $3.3M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $987K | 281 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 76 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 238 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 220 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cnc surface grinders to
Most of it went to China (45%), Romania (23%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 45% |
| Romania | $750K | 23% |
| Ireland | $483K | 15% |
| India | $197K | 6% |
| Italy | $168K | 5.1% |
| United States | $66K | 2% |
| Malta | $44K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.02 per kg, 37% above the world average of $21.13. 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 surface grinders imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cnc surface grinders worth $2.7 million (75 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Japan (37%), Germany (22%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.0M | 37% |
| Germany | $604K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $286K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $187K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $127K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $122K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $119K | 4.4% |
| China | $63K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $54K | 2% |
| United States | $54K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cnc surface grinders exports (HS 8460.12): 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 8460.12: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc surface grinders exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cnc surface grinders worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 60 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy cnc surface grinders from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Romania (23%) and Ireland (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average export price of cnc surface grinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.02 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $21.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cnc surface grinders from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cnc surface grinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $622 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cnc surface grinders?
The HS code for cnc surface grinders is subheading 8460.12. 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.
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