The global industrial demand has soared, presenting new opportunities for the export of high-quality grinding wheels and wire brushes

With the rapid recovery of the global manufacturing and construction industries, the demand for industrial grinding products such as grinding wheels and wire brushes has increased significantly. According to the latest industry data, in the first quarter of 2024, the export value of China's grinding wheel products increased by 18% year-on-year, and the export volume of wire brushes rose by 12% compared with the same period last year. The Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the European and American markets became the main growth engines.

Market demand drives innovation

In fields such as metal processing, automobile manufacturing, and ship repair, grinding wheels and wire brushes, as key tools for surface treatment, their performance directly affects operational efficiency and costs. In recent years, overseas customers have put forward higher requirements for the durability, safety and environmental protection standards of products, driving Chinese suppliers to accelerate technological upgrades.

"The resin grinding wheels and fiber-reinforced cutting discs we export have passed the EU EN12413 and US OSHA certifications, with a 30% improvement in wear resistance. The customer repurchase rate has been continuously rising," said the foreign trade director of a well-known grinding tool manufacturing enterprise in Zhejiang. Meanwhile, products such as handled wire brushes and bowl-shaped wire brushes have seen their sales double on cross-border e-commerce platforms due to their compatibility with various application scenarios including Angle grinders and drill bits.

How can foreign trade enterprises seize the initiative?

Certification and Compliance: The European and American markets have strict requirements for product safety certifications (such as CE, ROSHS). It is recommended that suppliers plan their testing processes in advance.

Customized services: Provide material (copper wire, stainless steel wire) and specification customization for different industries (such as aviation titanium alloy processing, stainless steel weld seam cleaning).

Online channel expansion: Drive traffic through B2B platforms (Alibaba International Station, Global Sources) and independent websites, and combine videos to showcase the product's anti-explosion, anti-rust and other properties.

Industry Trend Outlook

Experts predict that with the increase in infrastructure investment in emerging markets, the global grinding wheel market size will exceed 5 billion US dollars by 2025, and the popularization of automated tools will further drive the demand for high-precision wire brushes. With mature production technology and cost advantages, China's supply chain is expected to continue to occupy more than 35% of the international market share.

Conclusion

For foreign trade enterprises, closely following market trends and strengthening product differentiation will be the key to seizing this wave of growth dividends.