Overhead travelling cranes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in overhead travelling cranes was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 199.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $1.09B | 199.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 158.2K t |
| 2022 | $981.6M | 143.8K t |
| 2021 | $813.3M | 129.3K t |
| 2020 | $876.7M | 494.5K t |
| 2019 | $900.3M | 168.6K t |
| 2018 | $860.0M | 145.8K t |
| 2017 | $830.1M | 143.5K t |
Top overhead travelling cranes exporting countries
Exports are led by China (31%), Italy (8%) and Germany (7%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $340.9M | 31% |
| Italy | $87.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $76.3M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $75.5M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $58.6M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $51.0M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $42.2M | 3.9% |
| India | $38.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $37.5M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $29.6M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $29.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $29.1M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (8%), the United Kingdom (8%) and Mexico (5%). 183 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90.6M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $81.9M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $51.9M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $47.6M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $39.1M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37.5M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $34.3M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $31.5M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $31.5M | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $27.5M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $27.76 per kg and China $2.94 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support. HS 8426 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most overhead travelling cranes?
China exported $340.9 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (7%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most overhead travelling cranes?
The United States imported $90.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (8%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in overhead travelling cranes?
It was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 199.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 92 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $27.76 per kg and China $2.94 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 overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11, 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 8426 page.
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