Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) worth $7.2 million (173 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.3 million.
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 | $7.2M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 159 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 436 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) to
Most of it went to China (43%), Denmark (20%), Kuwait (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 43% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $424K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $381K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $363K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $290K | 4% |
| Poland | $271K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $186K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $169K | 2.4% |
| Argentina | $101K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.52 per kg, 42% above the world average of $29.21. 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.
Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) worth $6.9 million (278 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. The largest suppliers were Italy (47%), Spain (17%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.3M | 47% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 17% |
| China | $810K | 12% |
| Germany | $501K | 7.2% |
| Poland | $178K | 2.6% |
| France | $173K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $169K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $169K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $76K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) exports (HS 8479.79): 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 8479.79: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 108 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries buy passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Denmark (20%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 895% on the year.
What is the average export price of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $41.52 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $29.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import passenger boarding bridges (non-airport)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Spain and China. That compares with exports of $7.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport)?
The HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) is subheading 8479.79. 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 8479 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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