Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $104.6 million of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 160 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $152.8 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 | $104.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $123.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $152.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $112.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $129.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $119.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $86.4M | 9.7K t |
Where the United States imports mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers from
The largest suppliers were Poland (38%), Ireland (19%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $39.4M | 38% |
| Ireland | $19.4M | 19% |
| China | $13.5M | 13% |
| Austria | $9.0M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, close to the world average of $10.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $40.4 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Most of it went to Canada (31%), Mexico (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.6M | 31% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $956K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $881K | 2.2% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $813K | 2% |
| South Korea | $734K | 1.8% |
| Bahamas | $656K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports (HS 8426.12): 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 8426.12: Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imported by the United States?
The United States imported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $104.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 160 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to the United States?
Poland was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($39.4 million), followed by Ireland (19%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $10.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.4 million in 2017 to $104.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $152.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
Yes. The United States exported $40.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $64.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
The HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers is subheading 8426.12. 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 8426 page.
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