Ski lifts and aerial cable systems imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $22.4 million of ski lifts and aerial cable systems in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 143 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.7 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 | $22.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $57.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 786 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 870 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 929 t |
Where the United States imports ski lifts and aerial cable systems from
Austria alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $19.0M | 85% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| China | $691K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $311K | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $217K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $126K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $103K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $75K | 0.3% |
| France | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.03 per kg, 55% below the world average of $15.73, 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.
Ski lifts and aerial cable systems exports from the United States
Exports of ski lifts and aerial cable systems by the United States reached $2.2 million in 2024 (85 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (22%), Bahamas (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $543K | 25% |
| Mexico | $468K | 22% |
| Bahamas | $218K | 10% |
| Australia | $147K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $92K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $91K | 4.2% |
| China | $66K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $52K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ski lifts and aerial cable systems imports (HS 8428.60): 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 8428.60: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars.
Common questions
What is the value of ski lifts and aerial cable systems imported by the United States?
The United States imported ski lifts and aerial cable systems worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply ski lifts and aerial cable systems to the United States?
Austria was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (7%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of ski lifts and aerial cable systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $15.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ski lifts and aerial cable systems to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $57.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
Yes. The United States exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
The HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems is subheading 8428.60. 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?
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