Excavators with rotating superstructure trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in excavators with rotating superstructure was worth $29.22 billion in 2024, about 5.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $29.22B | 5.87M t |
| 2023 | $36.33B | 6.73M t |
| 2022 | $33.10B | 6.35M t |
| 2021 | $27.92B | 5.52M t |
| 2020 | $19.42B | 4.05M t |
| 2019 | $23.53B | 4.58M t |
| 2018 | $25.17B | 4.97M t |
| 2017 | $20.88B | 4.41M t |
Top excavators with rotating superstructure exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and South Korea. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 143 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.56B | 29% |
| China | $8.28B | 28% |
| South Korea | $2.22B | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.54B | 5.3% |
| France | $1.26B | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.00B | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $813.6M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $778.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $618.5M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $580.5M | 2% |
| India | $550.9M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $490.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.41B | 19% |
| Canada | $1.28B | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.23B | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $1.20B | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.03B | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $949.0M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $928.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $856.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $855.0M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $817.3M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $784.7M | 2.7% |
| France | $652.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.71 per kg and China $4.06 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure. HS 8429 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most excavators with rotating superstructure?
Japan exported $8.56 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (28%) and South Korea (8%). In all, 143 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most excavators with rotating superstructure?
The United States imported $5.41 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada (4%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in excavators with rotating superstructure?
It was worth $29.22 billion in 2024, about 5.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $36.33 billion. 143 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.71 per kg and China $4.06 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 excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52, 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 8429 page.
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