Crane trucks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $783.7 million of crane trucks in 2024 (193.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 197 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $783.7M | 193.6K t |
| 2023 | $701.7M | 138.2K t |
| 2022 | $492.5M | 69.4K t |
| 2021 | $425.4M | 95.0K t |
| 2020 | $379.4M | 96.0K t |
| 2019 | $600.4M | 139.6K t |
| 2018 | $628.9M | 114.7K t |
| 2017 | $421.9M | 91.5K t |
Where the United States imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $728.8M | 93% |
| Japan | $24.4M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 1.1% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| China | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $931K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, close to the world average of $4.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane trucks exports from the United States
The United States exported $159.6 million of crane trucks in 2024 (39.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $83.3M | 52% |
| Mexico | $48.5M | 30% |
| Chile | $3.8M | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| El Salvador | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 1% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by the United States?
The United States imported crane trucks worth $783.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 197 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($728.8 million), followed by Japan (3%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane trucks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421.9 million in 2017 to $783.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $554.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export crane trucks?
Yes. The United States exported $159.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Chile. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $624.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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