Lifts and skip hoists exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lifts and skip hoists by the United States reached $310.6 million in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 128 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $310.6M | 45.3K t |
| 2023 | $281.0M | 41.4K t |
| 2022 | $248.2M | 37.8K t |
| 2021 | $253.4M | 42.3K t |
| 2020 | $252.9M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $296.9M | 47.5K t |
| 2018 | $300.2M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $275.4M | 45.6K t |
Where the United States exports lifts and skip hoists to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $253.3M | 82% |
| India | $7.9M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $6.2M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.9M | 1.6% |
| Guatemala | $3.7M | 1.2% |
| Bahamas | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 32% above the world average of $5.17. 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.
Lifts and skip hoists imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported lifts and skip hoists worth $295.8 million (36.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 209 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $149.3M | 51% |
| China | $34.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $19.6M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $12.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $6.0M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States lifts and skip hoists exports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists exported by the United States?
The United States exported lifts and skip hoists worth $310.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 128 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy lifts and skip hoists from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($253.3 million), followed by India (3%) and Mexico (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 113 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 875% on the year.
What is the average export price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $5.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lifts and skip hoists from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $275.4 million in 2017 to $310.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $277.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. The United States imported $295.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and Japan. That compares with exports of $310.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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.
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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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