Product intelligence · HS 847979 · 2024 data

Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports

Global exports of machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports totalled $196,553,038 in 2024, a +17.6% change from the previous year. Traded by 138 countries across 1,768 bilateral corridors, with demand from 178 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$196.6M

+17.6% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+1.0%

5Y: +3.8%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.082

Volatility

Low

Score 15/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $196,553,038 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +1.0% (five-year: +3.8%). The all-time peak of $196,553,038 was recorded in 2024.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 66% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-3.5% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.082). The three largest exporters — Netherlands ($31.7M), Spain ($29.3M), and United States ($26.7M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -1.8% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.044). The three largest import markets are United States ($28.6M), Norway ($9.1M), and Denmark ($8.9M). The largest importing market sources from 45 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Spain → United States at $13.1M, representing 45.8% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports is 15 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $196,553,038 in 2024.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$103,931,648-17.5%
2016$155,137,725+49.3%
2017$171,778,673+10.7%
2018$178,501,784+3.9%
2019$163,173,869-8.6%
2020$158,012,387-3.2%
2021$190,637,280+20.6%
2022$136,565,610-28.4%
2023$167,158,116+22.4%
2024$196,553,038+17.6%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1SpainUnited States$13.1M+41.3%
2NetherlandsUnited States$5.3M-0.1%
3MexicoUnited States$2.5M+648.8%
4PolandUnited States$1.6M+83.7%
5CanadaUnited States$1.2M+2.2%
6ItalyUnited States$1.0M+33.1%
7GermanyUnited States$709.5K-25.5%
8South KoreaUnited States$476.0K+15.1%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.