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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics. In 2023, Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were the world's 1134th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.93B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics decreased by -0.99%, from $2.96B to $2.93B. Trade in Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics represent 0.013% of total world trade.

Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics are a part of Milling Stones.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics  were China ($830M), Germany ($440M), Austria ($265M), Japan ($194M), and Italy ($148M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were United States ($254M), India ($240M), Germany ($223M), China ($135M), and Mexico ($113M).

Ranking Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics ranks 856th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description A grindstone is a cylindrical stone that is used in a mill to grind grain or other dry materials. It is a cornerstone of the millers trade. The most common use of grindstones is for milling grain, which was a staple of the medieval diet. It is also used for the manufacture of tools, such as blades for knives and axes. Abrasives are materials used to remove material, polishing, and grinding. Ceramics are materials that can be heated and cooled and shaped.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)China$830M
Top Destination (2023)United States$254M

In 2023 Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were the world's 1134th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were China ($830M), Germany ($440M), Austria ($265M), Japan ($194M), and Italy ($148M).

In 2023, the top importers of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were United States ($254M), India ($240M), Germany ($223M), China ($135M), and Mexico ($113M).

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Exporters of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics (2023)
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Importers of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Austria$32.6M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Italy$20.5M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics grew the fastest in Austria ($32.6M), Germany ($18.6M), United States ($12.8M), Poland ($7.06M), and Czechia ($5.91M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were Italy ($20.5M), United States ($15.2M), Germany ($11M), Vietnam ($7.13M), and India ($6.37M).

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Exporters of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.9. This means that most of the exports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics are explained by 14 countries.

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Value of Exports in Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$695M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)India$211M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were China ($695M), Austria ($220M), Germany ($216M), Japan ($139M), and Thailand ($72.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics were India ($211M), United States ($118M), Mexico ($91M), Canada ($66M), and Vietnam ($56.6M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Grindstones etc, agglomerated abrasives or ceramics by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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