Electric winches and capstans trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electric winches and capstans was worth $1.40 billion in 2024, about 154.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $1.40B | 154.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 112.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 114.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.37B | 135.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 160.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.15B | 118.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 129.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 137.4K t |
Top electric winches and capstans exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 130 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $499.7M | 36% |
| Germany | $109.6M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $97.6M | 7% |
| United States | $95.1M | 6.8% |
| Finland | $70.3M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $64.2M | 4.6% |
| France | $44.6M | 3.2% |
| Norway | $36.5M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $36.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $33.5M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $31.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $29.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), China (7%) and South Korea (5%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $223.5M | 16% |
| China | $94.4M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $76.5M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $50.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $45.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $45.5M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $44.7M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $43.2M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $43.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $38.6M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $36.2M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $35.3M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $26.09 per kg and China $5.68 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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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 8425.31: Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor. HS 8425 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electric winches and capstans?
China exported $499.7 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (7%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electric winches and capstans?
The United States imported $223.5 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and South Korea (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electric winches and capstans?
It was worth $1.40 billion in 2024, about 154.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 130 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of electric winches and capstans per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $26.09 per kg and China $5.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for electric winches and capstans?
The HS code for electric winches and capstans is subheading 8425.31, 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 8425 page.
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