CNC tool sharpeners imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc tool sharpeners by the United States reached $66.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.5 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 | $66.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $90.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 685 t |
| 2019 | $75.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $50.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the United States imports cnc tool sharpeners from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (23%), Australia (21%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $15.2M | 23% |
| Australia | $14.1M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $7.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.7M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.39 per kg, 43% above the world average of $31.66. 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 tool sharpeners exports from the United States
Exports of cnc tool sharpeners by the United States reached $8.2 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), Canada (18%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.0M | 25% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 18% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $825K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $640K | 7.8% |
| Israel | $448K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $328K | 4% |
| Japan | $267K | 3.3% |
| India | $225K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cnc tool sharpeners imports (HS 8460.31): 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 8460.31: Machine-tools: sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc tool sharpeners imported by the United States?
The United States imported cnc tool sharpeners worth $66.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 149 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc tool sharpeners to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Australia (21%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc tool sharpeners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.39 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $31.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc tool sharpeners to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.2 million in 2017 to $66.0 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $90.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export cnc tool sharpeners?
Yes. The United States exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $57.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc tool sharpeners?
The HS code for cnc tool sharpeners is subheading 8460.31. 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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