U.S. - Lifts, Elevators, Moving Stairways and Draglines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Lift, Elevator, Stairway and Dragline Prices in the United States

U.S. Lift, Elevator, Stairway and Dragline Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the average import price for lifts, elevators, moving stairways and draglines amounted to $3,037 per unit, growing by 8.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 121% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,777 per unit in January 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was the UK ($25,369 per unit), while the price for Germany ($892 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+28.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Lift, Elevator, Stairway and Dragline Imports

In August 2022, overseas purchases of lifts, elevators, moving stairways and draglines decreased by -4.5% to 15K units, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 53% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 33K units in June 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2022.

In value terms, lift, elevator, stairway and dragline imports expanded to $47M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 17% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $52M. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Lift, Elevator, Stairway and Dragline Imports by Country

China (5.1K units), Germany (3.4K units) and Canada (3.4K units) were the main suppliers of lift, elevator, stairway and dragline imports to the United States, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($17M) constituted the largest supplier of lift, elevator, stairway and dragline to the United States, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($6M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (+25.4% per month) and the UK (+7.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lift, elevator, stairway and dragline in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28221630 - Electrically operated lifts and skip hoists
  • Prodcom 28221650 - Lifts and skip hoists (excluding electrically operated)
  • Prodcom 28221670 - Escalators and moving walkways
  • Prodcom 28221740 - Pneumatic elevators and conveyors
  • Prodcom 28221820 - Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines and traction mechanisms for funiculars

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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