By import value, the top three import sources for China's cemented carbide cutting tools in 2025 were Japan, Germany, and Sweden. In 2025, China imported 755.43 tons of cemented carbide metalworking mechanical knives and blades with plating or coating, increased by 5.52% year-on-year, with import value of RMB 2.855 billion, increased by 2.69% year-on-year; other cemented carbide metalworking mechanical knives and blades totaled 591.37 tons, increased by 8.57% year-on-year, with import value of RMB 920 million, increased by 8.01% year-on-year.
