Lift and escalator parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lift and escalator parts worth $213.5 million (18.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $292.0 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 | $213.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $228.2M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $234.6M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $228.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $231.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $292.0M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $278.6M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $283.1M | 29.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lift and escalator parts from
Most of the value came from France (18%), Spain (17%), China (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $38.6M | 18% |
| Spain | $36.8M | 17% |
| China | $29.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $26.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $13.8M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $13.7M | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| United States | $3.8M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.54 per kg, 123% above the world average of $5.18. 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.
Lift and escalator parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $137.5 million of lift and escalator parts in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to United States (19%), Germany (16%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $22.1M | 16% |
| France | $17.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 9% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lift and escalator parts worth $213.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 213 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by Spain (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $283.1 million in 2017 to $213.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $292.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $248.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lift and escalator parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $137.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $76.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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 8431 page.
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