Quantifying the Importance of MAC Protocol
The MAC Protocol covers 56 specific Harmonized System (HS) codes representing high-value mobile agricultural, construction, and mining equipment. While the Treaty provides the legal framework, the trade data provides the economic context. The interactive dashboards below visualise the import/export volumes for these specific codes, highlighting the critical role this equipment plays in each country’s economy.
MAC Protocol and the Trade Data
The MAC Protocol applies to a wide variety of equipment. It is designed to cover commercially used, uniquely identifiable MAC equipment using six-digit Harmonized System (HS) codes from the World Customs Organization. It contains three Annexes (Annex 1 for Mining Equipment, Annex 2 for Agricultural Equipment, and Annex 3 for Construction Equipment) listing a total of 56 HS codes that cover equipment that falls within the scope of the Protocol.
The HS codes are widely used around the world to classify 98% of international trade. The 56 codes under MAC Protocol tend to cover higher value items, typically involving equipment valued above $20,000, usually much more. They cover over $133 billion USD worth of MAC equipment traded annually around the world, with an amount of $162 billion USD of export in 2024.
By visualising these volumes, we can see exactly where the demand for MAC equipment is concentrated and which nations’ economies rely most heavily on these sectors. They also identify where the MAC Protocol’s Effect can have the most transformative impact. Therefore, understanding the data of these specific 56 HS codes is critical for assessing the potential economic growth that ratification could unlock.
World Trade Data Report
The interactive dashboards below visualise the import/export volumes in relation to the 56 HS codes within the scope of the MAC Protocol, highlighting the critical role these equipments plays in each country’s and the world’s economy.
Explore Data: For the best experience, please use a desktop browser. Hover over or select specific regions and charts to view detailed data tooltips. You can also apply filters to analyze trade impact statistics by specific countries or years.
Disclaimer: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by UNIDROIT. This map is provided solely as a visual aid; due to technical limitations it may not reflect accurately the territorial application of the treaty.
MAC Equipment Export Data Report
This report provides a detailed analysis of global export data concerning equipment falling under the scope of the MAC Protocol.
Explore Data: For the best experience, please use a desktop browser. Hover over or select specific regions and charts to view detailed data tooltips. You can also apply filters to analyze trade impact statistics by specific countries or years.
Disclaimer: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by UNIDROIT. This map is provided solely as a visual aid; due to technical limitations it may not reflect accurately the territorial application of the treaty.
Country Trade Data Report
This report provides a detailed analysis of national trade activity concerning equipment falling under the scope of the MAC Protocol.
Explore Data: For the best experience, please use a desktop browser. Hover over or select specific regions and charts to view detailed data tooltips. You can also apply filters to analyze trade impact statistics by specific countries or years.
Disclaimer: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by UNIDROIT. This map is provided solely as a visual aid; due to technical limitations it may not reflect accurately the territorial application of the treaty.
How can MAC Protocol benefit the Trade Data?
The introduction of the MAC Protocol is envisaged to reduce the costs of the flow of MAC equipment between countries, and to some extent within countries. If all UNIDROIT member countries were to sign the MAC Protocol, this would account for around 90% of global exports and 80% of global imports of MAC equipment covered by the Protocol. For some members, imports of MAC equipment form a relatively large proportion of a country’s imports. The same is true for non-members. For those countries, there may be a greater benefit to be gained from ratifying the Protocol if it results in a reduction in the cost of financing MAC equipment imports. See detail in MAC Protocol Economic Assessment.
By ratifying the MAC Protocol, countries can significantly lower the cost of financing for this specific equipment, further boosting the trade sectors. For starters, this will allow farmers, construction companies and mining entities in these country to access modern equipment, increasing productivity, efficiency and profit. Furthermore, if the country has a strong international trade sector, the shippers, freight forwarders and equipment dealers will be able to export and import increased volumes of equipment and begin operations in new markets. The benefits also spread to sectors including manufacturing, financing and banking, as well as other industries. See detail in Information for States and Industry.