Natural stone grinding wheels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural stone grinding wheels by the United States reached $28.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.4 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 | $28.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports natural stone grinding wheels from
Mexico alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $26.2M | 93% |
| China | $736K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $294K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $166K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $124K | 0.4% |
| India | $99K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $64K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.90 per kg, 451% above the world average of $3.25. 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.
Natural stone grinding wheels exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported natural stone grinding wheels worth $11.7 million (604 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 117 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (47%), South Korea (8%), Costa Rica (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.5M | 47% |
| South Korea | $894K | 7.6% |
| Costa Rica | $789K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $650K | 5.6% |
| China | $595K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $550K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $409K | 3.5% |
| Philippines | $341K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $303K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $183K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States natural stone grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.23): 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 6804.23: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of natural stone grinding wheels imported by the United States?
The United States imported natural stone grinding wheels worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural stone grinding wheels to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by China (3%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural stone grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.90 per kg in 2024, 451% above the world average of $3.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural stone grinding wheels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export natural stone grinding wheels?
Yes. The United States exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural stone grinding wheels?
The HS code for natural stone grinding wheels is subheading 6804.23. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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