Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $501.8 million (72.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $501.8M | 72.0K t |
| 2023 | $559.2M | 77.3K t |
| 2022 | $623.0M | 93.6K t |
| 2021 | $423.2M | 65.6K t |
| 2020 | $280.5M | 44.1K t |
| 2019 | $366.9M | 60.7K t |
| 2018 | $372.5M | 60.4K t |
| 2017 | $296.4M | 45.7K t |
Where the United States imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (32%), China (20%), Canada (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $158.5M | 32% |
| China | $102.4M | 20% |
| Canada | $68.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $24.2M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $15.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $15.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $12.6M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.97 per kg, close to the world average of $6.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes exports from the United States
The United States exported $241.0 million of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Most of it went to Canada (28%), Chile (19%), Mexico (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $68.2M | 28% |
| Chile | $45.4M | 19% |
| Mexico | $40.5M | 17% |
| Brazil | $9.7M | 4% |
| South Africa | $7.8M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $7.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 2% |
| Zambia | $4.4M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Peru | $3.4M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by the United States?
The United States imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $501.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($158.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $296.4 million in 2017 to $501.8 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $623.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $427.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
Yes. The United States exported $241.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Chile and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $260.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. 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 8431 page.
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