Airport passenger boarding bridges trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in airport passenger boarding bridges was worth $239.4 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and up 57% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $152.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $128.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $106.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $95.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $137.1M | 79.5K t |
| 2018 | $163.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 15.6K t |
Top airport passenger boarding bridges exporting countries
Exports are led by China (55%), Spain (17%) and Singapore (5%). 49 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $130.9M | 55% |
| Spain | $40.6M | 17% |
| Singapore | $12.4M | 5.2% |
| United States | $10.7M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $4.5M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Saudi Arabia (28%), Qatar (9%) and Germany (5%). 104 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $66.5M | 28% |
| Qatar | $20.7M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $9.9M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $9.1M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $8.6M | 3.6% |
| India | $7.5M | 3.1% |
| United States | $6.6M | 2.8% |
| Israel | $6.5M | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $4.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $19.96 per kg and Indonesia $8.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Airport passenger boarding bridges (HS 8479.71) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8479.71: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most airport passenger boarding bridges?
China exported $130.9 million in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by Spain (17%) and Singapore (5%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most airport passenger boarding bridges?
Saudi Arabia imported $66.5 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Qatar (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in airport passenger boarding bridges?
It was worth $239.4 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 49 countries reported exports and 104 reported imports.
What is the average price of airport passenger boarding bridges per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $19.96 per kg and Indonesia $8.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges?
The HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges is subheading 8479.71, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8479 page.
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