United Kingdom: Market for Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes And Bridge Cranes 2025

Market Size for Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes And Bridge Cranes in the UK

In 2021, the UK transporter and bridge cranes market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Transporter and bridge cranes consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes And Bridge Cranes in the UK

In value terms, transporter and bridge cranes production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Transporter and bridge cranes production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes And Bridge Cranes

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of transporter cranes, gantry cranes and bridge cranes decreased by -57.5% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transporter and bridge cranes exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Ireland (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of transporter and bridge cranes exports from the UK, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Lithuania, France, Russia, Norway and Oman, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +173.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for transporter and bridge cranes exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Russia, France, Thailand, Norway, Lithuania and Oman, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +185.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average transporter and bridge cranes export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes And Bridge Cranes

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of transporter cranes, gantry cranes and bridge cranes increased by 39% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 679%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transporter and bridge cranes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 341%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest transporter and bridge cranes supplier to the UK, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, transporter and bridge cranes imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +38.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+6.9% per year) and the United States (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of transporter cranes, gantry cranes and bridge cranes to the UK, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +44.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+9.1% per year) and the United States (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average transporter and bridge cranes import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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