68041000 - Millstones, grindstones - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping is well diversified across 5 suppliers. The top five (🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇨🇳 China) account for 79.2% of the total. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 21.9% (€5.6M). An HHI of 1410 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (17.8%, €4.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 23.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.1%) and exports declining (-14.6%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping (NC8 68041000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 21.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping?

The extra-EU trade balance for Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping (NC8 68041000) is €123K over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €25.5M, exports: €25.7M).

How much does the EU import of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping?

The EU imported €25.5M of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping (NC8 68041000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping?

The weighted average import price of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping (NC8 68041000) is €7.26/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping?

The leading EU member state importer of Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials, Millstones and grindstones for milling, grinding or pulping (NC8 68041000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 23.1% of EU imports.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.6M	21.9%	518K kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€5.5M	21.4%	869K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€4.4M	17.1%	845K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.8M	10.8%	40K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	8.0%	45K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€4.6M	17.8%	124K kg
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€2.8M	11.0%	115K kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.2M	8.6%	183K kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	7.6%	130K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	6.7%	94K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€468K	1.8%	70K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.6M	518Kt	€10.78/kg	27.6%
2	🇮🇳 India	€5.5M	869Kt	€6.29/kg	27.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€4.4M	845Kt	€5.18/kg	21.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.8M	40Kt	€69.27/kg	13.7%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	45Kt	€45.24/kg	10.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€4.6M	124Kt	€36.84/kg	33.4%
2	🇲🇽 Mexico	€2.8M	115Kt	€24.64/kg	20.6%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.2M	183Kt	€11.99/kg	16.0%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	130Kt	€14.98/kg	14.1%
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	94Kt	€18.19/kg	12.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€468K	70Kt	€6.74/kg	3.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€5.6M	518Kt	€10.78/kg	27.6%
2	🇮🇳 India	€5.5M	869Kt	€6.29/kg	27.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€4.4M	845Kt	€5.18/kg	21.6%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.8M	40Kt	€69.27/kg	13.7%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.0M	45Kt	€45.24/kg	10.1%

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