Overhead travelling cranes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $81.9 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 183 countries for imports of this product. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $81.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $84.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 900 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports overhead travelling cranes from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (24%), France (21%), Finland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $19.8M | 24% |
| France | $17.3M | 21% |
| Finland | $13.8M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $11.3M | 14% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Norway (28%), Saudi Arabia (19%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2.6M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 15% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 14% |
| Denmark | $299K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $190K | 2.1% |
| Ghana | $182K | 2% |
| Algeria | $169K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $148K | 1.6% |
| China | $138K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported overhead travelling cranes worth $81.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by France (21%) and Finland (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $81.9 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2022 at $84.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $72.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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