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Abrasives market

Abrasives market: enjoy new info enhanced by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Info contain consumption, market size, market prices, companies, imports, exports, trade, and production. There is a split by region, including the U.S., the U.K., Africa, the Middle East, Russia, China, Latin America, and EU. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Abrasives - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United Kingdom
3	Russia
4	India
5	Japan

In value terms, China, the UK and Russia constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 25% share of the global market.

The UK recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while abrasives market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Abrasives Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Greece	60	56	53	-6.0%
Indonesia	116	94	76	-19.1%
Turkey	150	127	97	-19.6%
India	243	245	224	-4.0%
Australia	241	219	226	-3.2%
China	204	209	255	11.8%
Japan	324	333	326	0.3%
Average	224	204	188	-8.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($326 per ton), while Greece ($53 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Indonesia	402	341	338	-8.3%
Saudi Arabia	316	309	330	2.2%
Canada	327	333	327	0.0%
Russia	228	233	311	16.8%
United Arab Emirates	200	204	257	13.4%
South Korea	240	248	246	1.2%
Poland	262	242	209	-10.7%
United States	188	194	204	4.2%
Germany	243	170	139	-24.4%
Netherlands	221	214	137	-21.3%
China	173	132	112	-19.5%
Bangladesh	70	68	72	1.4%
Croatia	474	626	58	-65.0%
Average	230	215	220	-2.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($338 per ton), while Croatia ($58 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Abrasives - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	90	74	47	-28.0%
United Arab Emirates	20	21	35	32.3%
China	17	25	19	5.8%
Saudi Arabia	31	25	17	-26.4%
Netherlands	7.1	7	14	39.7%

In value terms, the United States ($47M), the United Arab Emirates ($35M) and China ($19M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 33% of global imports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Canada, Russia, Indonesia, Germany, Bangladesh, Poland and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Croatia (+193.6% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Abrasives - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	12	13	62	128.8%
Australia	71	69	48	-17.9%
Turkey	19	24	29	22.7%
India	50	42	24	-30.0%
Japan	22	20	20	-4.8%

In value terms, China ($62M), Australia ($48M) and Turkey ($29M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 50% share of global exports.

China (+128.8% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Abrasives - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for abrasives worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Abrasives - Top Companies

3M Company, Saint-Gobain Delaware Corporation, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., 3M Deutschland GmbH, Wuhan Zhongyou Artificial Diamond Co., Ltd., Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc., NORITAKE CO., LIMITED, Imerys Minerals California, Inc., ACS Industries, Inc., Tyrolit - Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski K.G., 3M do Brasil Ltda, SOCIEDADE MINEIRA DE CATOCA, LDA, Shanghai Xinyi Macromolecule Polystyrene Materials Co.,Ltd., Sun Gro Horticulture Distribution Inc., 3M THAILAND LIMITED, Xi'an Xinhang Refractory Material Factory, NIHON CABOT MICROELECTRONICS K.K., Ahlstrom-Munksjo Nonwovens LLC, FUJIMI INCORPORATED, Posco MPPC, S.A. de C.V.

Abrasives - Product Coverage

HS 2513 - Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global abrasives market. 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:

Prodcom 08992200 - Industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, pumice stone, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives
Prodcom 08992220 -
Prodcom 08992230 -

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Du Pont, 3M, Barton International, Gemtex, Weiler Abrasives, United Abrasives, Armex, Barton, Green Diamond Abrasive, GMA Garnet, Hornet, New Age Blast Media, Potters Beads, Carborundum Universal, Grindwell Norton, Wendt, Sunnen Products Company, Ervin Industries, Dynabrade, Composition Materials Co., Pellets LLC, Rochester Abrasives Industries, MJP & Company LLC

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023