Grinding Machine Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for machines with individual functions worldwide, projecting a CAGR of +0.7% from 2022 to 2030. The market volume is expected to reach 8.9M units by 2030 with a value of $18.9B. The global market has seen growth in consumption, production, exports, and imports of these machines. Key players in consumption and production include Australia, the United States, and China. The article provides detailed insights into market trends and performance indicators.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 8.9M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $18.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machines Having Individual Functions, For Mixing, Kneading, Crushing Or Grinding

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in consumption of machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding, which increased by 26% to 8.4M units in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +61.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global grinding machine market value stood at $13.1B in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $13.9B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Australia (1.9M units), the United States (1.6M units) and Canada (1M units), together comprising 54% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($3.6B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($708M). It was followed by Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Switzerland was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+6.9% per year) and Italy (+4.8% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of grinding machine per capita consumption in 2022 were Switzerland (105 units per 1000 persons), Australia (74 units per 1000 persons) and Canada (26 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Machines Having Individual Functions, For Mixing, Kneading, Crushing Or Grinding

In 2022, the amount of machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding produced worldwide expanded remarkably to 4.5M units, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +96.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grinding machine production rose sharply to $10.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +29.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production By Country

China (1.8M units) remains the largest grinding machine producing country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, grinding machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Switzerland (909K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (302K units), with a 6.8% share.

In China, grinding machine production increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Switzerland (+7.5% per year) and Germany (+6.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machines Having Individual Functions, For Mixing, Kneading, Crushing Or Grinding

In 2022, purchases abroad of machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding increased by 30% to 7.2M units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grinding machine imports expanded to $6.4B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Australia (2M units) and the United States (1.9M units) represented the major importers of machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grindingaround the world, together accounting for approx. 54% of total imports. Canada (1,013K units) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Brazil (412K units). All these countries together took approx. 20% share of total imports. Thailand (150K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($880M) constitutes the largest market for imported machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding worldwide, comprising 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($142M), with a 2.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 2.1% share.

In the United States, grinding machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (-2.9% per year) and Canada (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average grinding machine import price amounted to $890 per unit, dropping by -20.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $1,496 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($950 per unit), while Australia ($42 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.9%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Machines Having Individual Functions, For Mixing, Kneading, Crushing Or Grinding

In 2022, overseas shipments of machines having individual functions, for mixing, kneading, crushing or grinding increased by 10% to 3.2M units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, grinding machine exports rose rapidly to $6.3B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to 1.7M units, which was near 53% of total exports in 2022. Germany (296K units) took a 9.1% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (8.6%). Taiwan (Chinese) (103K units), Switzerland (95K units), Italy (82K units), Austria (79K units), India (61K units), Malaysia (57K units), Australia (51K units) and Poland (50K units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+27.5%), Malaysia (+19.3%), Austria (+19.1%), Switzerland (+17.8%), India (+17.3%), the United States (+13.2%), Italy (+10.7%), Germany (+7.6%) and Australia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +27.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-2.3 p.p.), Germany (-4.1 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest grinding machine supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($1.6B), China ($920M) and Italy ($420M), with a combined 46% share of global exports. The United States, Switzerland, Austria, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, India, Malaysia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

India, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average grinding machine export price amounted to $1,958 per unit, declining by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $3,823 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,298 per unit), while Australia ($190 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.5%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform