Ski lifts and aerial cable systems trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ski lifts and aerial cable systems was worth $416.6 million in 2024, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 36% since 2017, and down 37% 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 | $416.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $663.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2022 | $448.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $472.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $444.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $572.4M | 36.5K t |
| 2018 | $487.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2017 | $655.4M | 39.9K t |
Top ski lifts and aerial cable systems exporting countries
Exports are led by Austria (43%), France (15%) and Italy (11%). 56 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $180.0M | 43% |
| France | $62.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $47.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $27.6M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $18.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $12.4M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $11.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $5.3M | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $4.6M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Madagascar is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Chile and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $48.9M | 12% |
| Chile | $30.9M | 7.4% |
| United States | $22.4M | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $20.8M | 5% |
| India | $19.8M | 4.8% |
| France | $17.2M | 4.1% |
| Colombia | $16.1M | 3.9% |
| China | $15.2M | 3.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.0M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $13.6M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $13.1M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $28.66 per kg and China $3.50 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 8428.60: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars. HS 8428 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
Austria exported $180.0 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and Italy (11%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
Madagascar imported $48.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Chile (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
It was worth $416.6 million in 2024, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $663.3 million. 56 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of ski lifts and aerial cable systems per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $28.66 per kg and China $3.50 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 ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
The HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems is subheading 8428.60, 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 8428 page.
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