Electric winches and capstans exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of electric winches and capstans by the United Kingdom reached $64.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 130 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports electric winches and capstans to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (19%), France (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12.4M | 19% |
| France | $8.3M | 13% |
| United States | $7.1M | 11% |
| Norway | $5.2M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| China | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.09 per kg, 188% above the world average of $9.06. 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 winches and capstans imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric winches and capstans worth $36.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were China (18%), United States (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 18% |
| United States | $4.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| France | $2.1M | 5.8% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric winches and capstans exports (HS 8425.31): 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 8425.31: Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric winches and capstans exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported electric winches and capstans worth $64.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 130 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy electric winches and capstans from the United Kingdom?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by France (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average export price of electric winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.09 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $9.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of electric winches and capstans from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $64.2 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import electric winches and capstans?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $36.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric winches and capstans?
The HS code for electric winches and capstans is subheading 8425.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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