Electric hoists and pulley blocks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric hoists and pulley blocks worth $38.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 203 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric hoists and pulley blocks from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Italy (17%), Finland (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.8M | 34% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 17% |
| Finland | $5.7M | 15% |
| United States | $3.5M | 9.2% |
| China | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| France | $544K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $387K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.81 per kg, 89% above the world average of $11.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hoists and pulley blocks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric hoists and pulley blocks by the United Kingdom reached $29.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 124 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (30%), United Arab Emirates (8%), Netherlands (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.0M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| France | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $933K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $875K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.11): 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 8425.11: Pulley tackle and hoists: powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of electric hoists and pulley blocks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric hoists and pulley blocks worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 203 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hoists and pulley blocks to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Finland (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.81 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $11.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hoists and pulley blocks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $29.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.11. 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 8425 page.
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