Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes by the United Kingdom reached $112.2 million in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $152.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $127.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $152.3M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $136.7M | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $75.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $97.5M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $100.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $78.3M | 21.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Hungary (17%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.9M | 28% |
| Hungary | $19.4M | 17% |
| India | $10.0M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 3.2% |
| United States | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $65.4 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Ireland (15%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.6M | 19% |
| Ireland | $9.8M | 15% |
| France | $6.3M | 9.7% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $112.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($31.9 million), followed by Hungary (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.3 million in 2017 to $112.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $152.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $65.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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