Manual precision grinders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported manual precision grinders worth $7.5 million (248 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.2 million.
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 | $7.5M | 248 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 236 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 234 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual precision grinders from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 54% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $631K | 8.5% |
| China | $284K | 3.8% |
| France | $235K | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $138K | 1.9% |
| India | $115K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $94K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $84K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.14 per kg, 166% above the world average of $11.32. 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.
Manual precision grinders exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manual precision grinders worth $4.6 million (334 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were India (41%), Sweden (8%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 41% |
| Sweden | $369K | 8% |
| France | $343K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $341K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $221K | 4.8% |
| United States | $112K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $108K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $97K | 2.1% |
| Chile | $96K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $83K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual precision grinders imports (HS 8460.29): 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 8460.29: Machine-tools: grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual precision grinders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual precision grinders worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual precision grinders to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Spain (16%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual precision grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.14 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $11.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual precision grinders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual precision grinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Sweden and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual precision grinders?
The HS code for manual precision grinders is subheading 8460.29. 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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