
U.S. Cutting Tool And Machine Tool Accessories Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingSignificant Decline in Price of U.S. Cutting Tools to $37.1 per kg
U.S. Cutting Tool Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the cutting tool price stood at $37,064 per ton (CIF, US), with a decrease of -13.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 128% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $52,600 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($188K per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($5,241 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Cutting Tool in U.S. (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
Germany | 155,627 | 101,296 | 160,700 | 156,882 | 131,882 | 138,674 | 161,575 | 209,470 | 146,426 | 146,574 | 147,820 | 156,071 | 188,342 |
Japan | 176,967 | 257,731 | 112,186 | 293,828 | 122,638 | 176,957 | 98,327 | 140,442 | 170,710 | 162,946 | 77,681 | 166,989 | 176,752 |
China | 13,151 | 11,940 | 9,409 | 9,435 | 12,239 | 14,823 | 9,222 | 18,760 | 17,065 | 13,354 | 17,256 | 20,223 | 16,843 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 11,906 | 14,639 | 8,883 | 5,226 | 9,994 | 5,430 | 4,699 | 12,704 | 11,957 | 7,965 | 9,710 | 8,289 | 6,491 |
Vietnam | 8,559 | 8,530 | 5,271 | 5,125 | 3,041 | 3,535 | 2,688 | 9,293 | 7,669 | 13,737 | 6,961 | 10,335 | 5,241 |
Average | 42,476 | 43,323 | 24,001 | 19,001 | 27,497 | 28,910 | 22,218 | 50,654 | 52,600 | 45,048 | 43,306 | 43,003 | 37,064 |
U.S. Cutting Tool Imports
In June 2023, imports of cutting tool and machine tool accessories into the United States rose sharply to 7.1K tons, increasing by 8.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when imports increased by 93% month-to-month.
In value terms, cutting tool imports declined to $265M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 18% month-to-month.
U.S. Cutting Tool Imports by Country
In June 2023, Taiwan (Chinese) (4.3K tons) constituted the largest cutting tool supplier to the United States, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, cutting tool imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (1.2K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (643 tons), with a 9% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-2.9% per month) and Vietnam (+7.7% per month).
In value terms, Germany ($51M), Japan ($30M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($28M) appeared to be the largest cutting tool suppliers to the United States, with a combined 41% share of total imports. China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.7%.
Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +3.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cutting tool market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 333515 - Cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Kennametal
- Coorstek
- Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation
- Varel International Ind
- Veridiam
- Diamond Products
- Fori Automation
- Guhring
- Greenleaf Corporation
- SGS Tool Company
- Walter Usa
- Covert Manufacturing
- Prince Industries
- Multicam
- Cwb Holding Co. of Loves Park
- Precision Dormer
- Brinkman International Group
- Star Cutter Co.
- Greenfield Industries
- Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company
- Abrasive-Tool Corp.
- Global Tooling Systems
- Triumph Twist Drill Co
- Viking Drill & Tool
- Seco Holding Co
- Schenck Corporation
- Precision Twist Drill Co.
- Axxess Technologies
- DH Holdings Corp.
- Heidenhain Holding
- Zyvex Corporation
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology
- Kyocera Precision Tools
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024