Portal and jib cranes exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported portal and jib cranes worth $6.9 million (503 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.4 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 | $6.9M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 940 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 831 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports portal and jib cranes to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.5M | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $636K | 9.3% |
| China | $494K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $380K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $327K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $244K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $204K | 3% |
| Denmark | $197K | 2.9% |
| United States | $142K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $124K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.61 per kg, 118% above the world average of $6.24. 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.
Portal and jib cranes imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million of portal and jib cranes in 2024 (453 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (41%), United States (22%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 41% |
| United States | $1.1M | 22% |
| Poland | $637K | 13% |
| France | $247K | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $228K | 4.7% |
| China | $149K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $116K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $93K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $45K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom portal and jib cranes exports (HS 8426.30): 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 8426.30: Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of portal and jib cranes exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported portal and jib cranes worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy portal and jib cranes from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average export price of portal and jib cranes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.61 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of portal and jib cranes from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import portal and jib cranes?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, the United States and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portal and jib cranes?
The HS code for portal and jib cranes is subheading 8426.30. 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.
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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