Portal and jib cranes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in portal and jib cranes was worth $758.1 million in 2024, about 121.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 27% 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 | $758.1M | 121.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 135.9K t |
| 2022 | $719.9M | 99.7K t |
| 2021 | $488.8M | 66.5K t |
| 2020 | $566.7M | 77.1K t |
| 2019 | $737.1M | 103.1K t |
| 2018 | $997.9M | 127.6K t |
| 2017 | $653.9M | 88.3K t |
Top portal and jib cranes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $340.5M | 45% |
| Germany | $120.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $41.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $31.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $30.4M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $22.3M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $20.4M | 2.7% |
| India | $16.9M | 2.2% |
| Finland | $15.6M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $12.3M | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $7.2M | 0.9% |
| Latvia | $7.1M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (9%), Taiwan (9%) and Italy (9%). 160 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $71.2M | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $70.7M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $67.8M | 9% |
| China | $40.8M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $38.1M | 5% |
| Singapore | $29.6M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $28.4M | 3.7% |
| Panama | $28.1M | 3.7% |
| India | $28.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $26.3M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $25.1M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.3M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.30 per kg and China $4.25 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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The shipment records behind Portal and jib cranes (HS 8426.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8426.30: Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes. HS 8426 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most portal and jib cranes?
China exported $340.5 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and the Netherlands (5%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most portal and jib cranes?
Indonesia imported $71.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (9%) and Italy (9%). 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 portal and jib cranes?
It was worth $758.1 million in 2024, about 121.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.04 billion. 87 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of portal and jib cranes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.30 per kg and China $4.25 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 portal and jib cranes?
The HS code for portal and jib cranes is subheading 8426.30, 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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