Manual hoists and pulley blocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual hoists and pulley blocks was worth $674.4 million in 2024, about 119.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $674.4M | 119.8K t |
| 2023 | $686.5M | 148.9K t |
| 2022 | $674.0M | 135.4K t |
| 2021 | $631.1M | 102.8K t |
| 2020 | $493.3M | 736.1K t |
| 2019 | $552.3M | 716.2K t |
| 2018 | $568.2M | 748.4K t |
| 2017 | $525.2M | 755.0K t |
Top manual hoists and pulley blocks exporting countries
Exports are led by China (34%), the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). 149 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $230.2M | 34% |
| United States | $66.6M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $64.8M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $56.4M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $31.3M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $30.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $25.0M | 3.7% |
| France | $21.8M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $14.5M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $10.9M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $9.8M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $9.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $127.3M | 19% |
| Canada | $39.7M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $28.7M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22.6M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $22.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $21.5M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.8M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $16.8M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $16.8M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.6M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $15.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $19.76 per kg and China $3.04 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 8425.19: Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles). HS 8425 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual hoists and pulley blocks?
China exported $230.2 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). In all, 149 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual hoists and pulley blocks?
The United States imported $127.3 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada (6%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual hoists and pulley blocks?
It was worth $674.4 million in 2024, about 119.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $686.5 million. 149 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $19.76 per kg and China $3.04 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 manual hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.19, 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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