Portal and jib cranes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $31.5 million of portal and jib cranes in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $82.0 million.
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 | $31.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $82.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 3.1K t |
Where the United States exports portal and jib cranes to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (15%), Brazil (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.5M | 21% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 15% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 12% |
| Singapore | $3.1M | 9.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2.7M | 8.6% |
| China | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| Angola | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $542K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.30 per kg, 145% above the world average of $6.24. 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.
Portal and jib cranes imports to the United States
Imports of portal and jib cranes by the United States reached $26.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 160 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Luxembourg (27%), China (23%), Canada (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $7.2M | 27% |
| China | $6.2M | 23% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $513K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $492K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $446K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $342K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States portal and jib cranes exports (HS 8426.30): 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 8426.30: Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of portal and jib cranes exported by the United States?
The United States exported portal and jib cranes worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 87 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy portal and jib cranes from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Canada (15%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of portal and jib cranes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.30 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of portal and jib cranes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $82.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import portal and jib cranes?
Yes. The United States imported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Luxembourg, China and Canada. That compares with exports of $31.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for portal and jib cranes?
The HS code for portal and jib cranes is subheading 8426.30. 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.
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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