Manual winches and capstans trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual winches and capstans was worth $1.19 billion in 2024, about 108.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $1.19B | 108.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.14B | 101.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 109.6K t |
| 2021 | $924.7M | 135.3K t |
| 2020 | $832.6M | 192.3K t |
| 2019 | $943.3M | 90.8K t |
| 2018 | $954.6M | 96.6K t |
| 2017 | $915.6M | 103.3K t |
Top manual winches and capstans exporting countries
Exports are led by China (15%), Germany (10%) and Italy (10%). 148 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $183.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $119.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $114.7M | 9.6% |
| United States | $111.4M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $95.3M | 8% |
| Canada | $59.8M | 5% |
| France | $56.0M | 4.7% |
| Slovenia | $43.6M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $31.9M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $31.3M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $28.2M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $25.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $230.2M | 19% |
| China | $60.0M | 5% |
| Germany | $59.9M | 5% |
| Austria | $55.6M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $48.2M | 4% |
| Canada | $45.7M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $34.4M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $32.8M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $32.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $30.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $28.6M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $27.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $22.53 per kg and China $6.10 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 8425.39: Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor. HS 8425 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual winches and capstans?
China exported $183.6 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (10%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual winches and capstans?
The United States imported $230.2 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of China (5%) and Germany (5%). 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 winches and capstans?
It was worth $1.19 billion in 2024, about 108.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 148 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual winches and capstans per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $22.53 per kg and China $6.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for manual winches and capstans?
The HS code for manual winches and capstans is subheading 8425.39, 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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