Ski lifts and aerial cable systems exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ski lifts and aerial cable systems worth $11.1 million (423 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 56 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.1M | 423 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 573 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 413 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 243 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 420 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports ski lifts and aerial cable systems to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (43%), India (6%), Taiwan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 43% |
| India | $633K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $528K | 4.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $462K | 4.2% |
| China | $401K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $377K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $373K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $354K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $297K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $248K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.12 per kg, 66% above the world average of $15.73. 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.
Ski lifts and aerial cable systems imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $6.2 million of ski lifts and aerial cable systems in 2024 (228 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Netherlands alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 91% |
| India | $419K | 6.8% |
| China | $57K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ski lifts and aerial cable systems exports (HS 8428.60): 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 8428.60: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars.
Common questions
What is the value of ski lifts and aerial cable systems exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported ski lifts and aerial cable systems worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 56 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy ski lifts and aerial cable systems from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average export price of ski lifts and aerial cable systems per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.12 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $15.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ski lifts and aerial cable systems from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, India and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
The HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems is subheading 8428.60. 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 8428 page.
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