Manual surface grinders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported manual surface grinders worth $2.2 million (193 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $2.2M | 193 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 472 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual surface grinders from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (33%), Italy (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $743K | 33% |
| Italy | $434K | 19% |
| Germany | $336K | 15% |
| Thailand | $267K | 12% |
| China | $174K | 7.7% |
| India | $68K | 3% |
| United States | $55K | 2.5% |
| France | $43K | 1.9% |
| Malta | $40K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $22K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.67 per kg, close to the world average of $11.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual surface grinders exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manual surface grinders worth $1.4 million (193 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (31%), India (20%), Belgium (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $423K | 31% |
| India | $269K | 20% |
| Belgium | $76K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $75K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $55K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $45K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $31K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual surface grinders imports (HS 8460.19): 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 8460.19: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual surface grinders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual surface grinders worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual surface grinders to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($743 thousand), followed by Italy (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual surface grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual surface grinders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual surface grinders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $893 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for manual surface grinders?
The HS code for manual surface grinders is subheading 8460.19. 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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