Manual precision grinders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual precision grinders by the United States reached $19.8 million in 2024 (525 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 178 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.5 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 | $19.8M | 525 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 563 t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 806 t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 625 t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United States imports manual precision grinders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), Taiwan (16%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.3M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 15% |
| China | $993K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $692K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $529K | 2.7% |
| India | $384K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $380K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $357K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $287K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.65 per kg, 233% 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 States
The United States exported $11.6 million of manual precision grinders in 2024 (536 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 109 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to India (14%), Hong Kong (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Ireland | $581K | 5% |
| China | $475K | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $338K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $252K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported manual precision grinders worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 525 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 178 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual precision grinders to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual precision grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.65 per kg in 2024, 233% above the world average of $11.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual precision grinders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual precision grinders?
Yes. The United States exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Hong Kong and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 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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