The global export of hand sharpening or polishing stones in 2023 was dominated by China with a substantial volume of 20.439 million kilograms, showing a slight growth of 1.72% from the previous year. India and Italy follow, albeit with declining trends of 4.84% and a modest growth of 1.44%, respectively. Notable increases are seen in countries like the Czech Republic with an 11.08% rise and significant year-on-year growth in Greece and Bulgaria at 26.96% and 26.49%, respectively. In contrast, Australia and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced marked declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- China's continued dominance and potential strategies to maintain growth amidst increasing global competition.
- Increased export activities in emerging markets like Greece and Bulgaria, which exhibited strong growth in recent years.
- The impact of trade policies and technological advancements on the manufacturing and exporting capabilities of smaller players.
- Potential for recovery or further decline in regions with current downturns, such as Australia and Latvia.
Top countries in Export of Hand Sharpening or Polishing Stones by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 20,439,000 | 2023 | +1.98% | +1.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 1,446,000 | 2023 | -0.94% | -4.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 748,780 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 537,390 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 508,300 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 460,170 | 2023 | +3.54% | +2.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 335,960 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 230,820 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 163,960 | 2023 | +4.23% | +1.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 160,560 | 2023 | +3.53% | +1.74% | View data |
