Vehicle-mounted cranes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $149.0 million of vehicle-mounted cranes in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 179 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $200.1 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 | $149.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $200.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $177.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $131.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $126.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $168.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $168.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $148.2M | 13.6K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle-mounted cranes from
Most of the value came from Canada (43%), Spain (18%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $64.3M | 43% |
| Spain | $26.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $14.1M | 9.5% |
| Denmark | $8.6M | 5.8% |
| France | $8.4M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $7.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.44 per kg, 26% above the world average of $10.67. 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.
Vehicle-mounted cranes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $90.7 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 85 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Mexico (19%), Australia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.1M | 29% |
| Mexico | $16.9M | 19% |
| Australia | $5.6M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 4.6% |
| Chile | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| China | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.9M | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle-mounted cranes imports (HS 8426.91): 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 8426.91: Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle-mounted cranes imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $149.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 179 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle-mounted cranes to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($64.3 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle-mounted cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.44 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $10.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle-mounted cranes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.2 million in 2017 to $149.0 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $200.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle-mounted cranes?
Yes. The United States exported $90.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $58.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes?
The HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes is subheading 8426.91. 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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