Underground conveyor systems trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in underground conveyor systems was worth $125.3 million in 2024, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 42% since 2017, and down 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 | $125.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $132.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $148.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $116.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $130.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $188.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $281.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $215.7M | 30.8K t |
Top underground conveyor systems exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Germany. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 57 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.2M | 43% |
| Switzerland | $12.4M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $10.3M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $9.1M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $6.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $6.3M | 5% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 2% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Austria and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 118 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $14.0M | 11% |
| Austria | $9.7M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $8.6M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.5M | 6% |
| Canada | $6.8M | 5.4% |
| China | $6.6M | 5.3% |
| United States | $5.2M | 4.1% |
| India | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $4.9M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $4.3M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 3.1% |
| Laos | $3.7M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $24.43 per kg and China $4.98 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 Underground conveyor systems (HS 8428.31) 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 8428.31: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20. HS 8428 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most underground conveyor systems?
China exported $54.2 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (10%) and Germany (8%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most underground conveyor systems?
Russia imported $14.0 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Austria (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in underground conveyor systems?
It was worth $125.3 million in 2024, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 42% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $281.7 million. 57 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of underground conveyor systems per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $24.43 per kg and China $4.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for underground conveyor systems?
The HS code for underground conveyor systems is subheading 8428.31, 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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