Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Steam or sand blasting machines. In 2022, Steam or sand blasting machines were the world's 983rd most traded product, with a total trade of $3.72B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Steam or sand blasting machines decreased by -15.7%, from $4.41B to $3.72B. Trade in Steam or sand blasting machines represent 0.016% of total world trade.
Steam or sand blasting machines are a part of Liquid Dispersing Machines.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Steam or sand blasting machines were China ($1.04B), Germany ($739M), Italy ($406M), Vietnam ($271M), and United States ($180M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Steam or sand blasting machines were United States ($554M), Germany ($279M), France ($265M), United Kingdom ($158M), and Canada ($139M).
Ranking Steam or sand blasting machines ranks 808th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Sand blasting is a form of “abrasive blasting”, which is a process for stripping paint, varnish, or other coating material from an object. The object is typically placed in a chamber where the air flow carries particles of sand, abrasive, or other material against its surface. The object is typically rotated to ensure that all surfaces are uniformly stripped. The process is often more economical than other methods because it does not require the object to be submerged in a tank of liquid, and can be performed in-situ. Steam blasting, also known as