Airport passenger boarding bridges exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported airport passenger boarding bridges worth $10.7 million (767 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 49 countries. Value fell 10% 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 | $10.7M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 964 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 282 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 702 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 858 t |
Where the United States exports airport passenger boarding bridges to
Canada alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.8M | 82% |
| Mexico | $944K | 8.8% |
| Jamaica | $158K | 1.5% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $124K | 1.2% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $112K | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $98K | 0.9% |
| Aruba | $94K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $93K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $91K | 0.9% |
| China | $39K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.92 per kg, close to the world average of $11.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Airport passenger boarding bridges imports to the United States
The United States imported $6.6 million of airport passenger boarding bridges in 2024 (447 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (50%), United Kingdom (38%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.3M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 38% |
| Spain | $628K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $111K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.2% |
| China | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States airport passenger boarding bridges exports (HS 8479.71): 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 8479.71: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.
Common questions
What is the value of airport passenger boarding bridges exported by the United States?
The United States exported airport passenger boarding bridges worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 49 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy airport passenger boarding bridges from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and Jamaica (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of airport passenger boarding bridges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.92 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $11.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of airport passenger boarding bridges from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import airport passenger boarding bridges?
Yes. The United States imported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges?
The HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges is subheading 8479.71. 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.
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