Floating cranes and docks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $320.2 million of floating cranes and docks in 2024 (64.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 3657% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $470.4 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 | $320.2M | 64.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $470.4M | 42.8K t |
| 2021 | $87.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $125.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $109.5M | 608 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 865 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 759 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports floating cranes and docks from
South Korea alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $314.7M | 98% |
| Nigeria | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $721K | 0.2% |
| United States | $470K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $326K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $225K | 0.1% |
| China | $118K | 0% |
| Ireland | $61K | 0% |
| Norway | $18K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, close to the world average of $5.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Floating cranes and docks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of floating cranes and docks by the United Kingdom reached $76.4 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. India alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $63.1M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $986K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $735K | 1% |
| Azerbaijan | $538K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $328K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom floating cranes and docks imports (HS 8905.90): 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 8905.90: Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks.
Common questions
What is the value of floating cranes and docks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported floating cranes and docks worth $320.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply floating cranes and docks to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($314.7 million), followed by Nigeria (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of floating cranes and docks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating cranes and docks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $320.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $470.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export floating cranes and docks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $76.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $243.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating cranes and docks?
The HS code for floating cranes and docks is subheading 8905.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 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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