Manual hoists and pulley blocks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $127.3 million (28.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $161.3 million.
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 | $127.3M | 28.5K t |
| 2023 | $155.7M | 56.6K t |
| 2022 | $161.3M | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $133.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $99.3M | 667.9K t |
| 2019 | $117.0M | 633.3K t |
| 2018 | $125.5M | 674.0K t |
| 2017 | $103.8M | 676.9K t |
Where the United States imports manual hoists and pulley blocks from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Japan (15%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.2M | 30% |
| Japan | $19.3M | 15% |
| India | $14.6M | 12% |
| Canada | $12.6M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9.6M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual hoists and pulley blocks exports from the United States
The United States exported $66.6 million of manual hoists and pulley blocks in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Most of it went to Canada (36%), Mexico (18%), United Kingdom (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.8M | 36% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manual hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.19): 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 8425.19: Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of manual hoists and pulley blocks imported by the United States?
The United States imported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $127.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual hoists and pulley blocks to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Japan (15%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual hoists and pulley blocks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.8 million in 2017 to $127.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $161.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. The United States exported $66.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $60.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.19. 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 8425 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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