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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Hand sharpening or polishing stones. In 2023, Hand sharpening or polishing stones were the world's 3741st most traded product, with a total trade of $180M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones grew by 0.6%, from $179M to $180M. Trade in Hand sharpening or polishing stones represent 0.0008% of total world trade.

Hand sharpening or polishing stones are a part of Milling Stones.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Hand sharpening or polishing stones  were China ($73.6M), Germany ($19.1M), Japan ($17.7M), United States ($17.1M), and Singapore ($6.35M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were United States ($27.3M), Indonesia ($10.3M), Germany ($10.3M), Japan ($8.7M), and Malaysia ($7.34M).

Ranking Hand sharpening or polishing stones ranks 2138th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Hand sharpening or polishing stones are used to sharpen or polish knife blades, scissors, and other metal items.

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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$73.6M
Top Destination (2023)United States$27.3M

In 2023 Hand sharpening or polishing stones were the world's 3741st most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were China ($73.6M), Germany ($19.1M), Japan ($17.7M), United States ($17.1M), and Singapore ($6.35M).

In 2023, the top importers of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were United States ($27.3M), Indonesia ($10.3M), Germany ($10.3M), Japan ($8.7M), and Malaysia ($7.34M).

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Exporters of Hand sharpening or polishing stones (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Germany$10.2M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United States$3.55M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones grew the fastest in Germany ($10.2M), Singapore ($2.3M), Vietnam ($2.01M), United States ($1.39M), and Mexico ($1.15M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were United States ($3.55M), Indonesia ($3.26M), Malaysia ($1.68M), United Kingdom ($1.14M), and Kazakhstan ($972k).

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Exporters of Hand sharpening or polishing stones (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Hand sharpening or polishing stones (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.48. This means that most of the exports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Hand sharpening or polishing stones

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$67.3M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$10.3M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Hand sharpening or polishing stones. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were China ($67.3M), Japan ($9M), Germany ($8.78M), Singapore ($5.4M), and Vietnam ($3.15M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Hand sharpening or polishing stones were United States ($10.3M), Indonesia ($10.3M), Malaysia ($6.2M), Canada ($5.72M), and India ($5.21M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Hand sharpening or polishing stones.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Hand sharpening or polishing stones 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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