Battery-powered locomotives trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in battery-powered locomotives was worth $169.4 million in 2024, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 308% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $195.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $153.3M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $50.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $41.6M | 2.7K t |
Top battery-powered locomotives exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Romania. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 39 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $50.2M | 30% |
| Mexico | $37.9M | 22% |
| Romania | $18.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 8.7% |
| China | $14.7M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3.9M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3.7M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Singapore (31%), New Zealand (22%) and Sweden (5%). 87 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $51.9M | 31% |
| New Zealand | $37.9M | 22% |
| Sweden | $7.8M | 4.6% |
| China | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $5.0M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4.3M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $3.4M | 2% |
| France | $3.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $526.02 per kg and China $5.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8601.20: Rail locomotives: powered by electric accumulators. HS 8601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most battery-powered locomotives?
Spain exported $50.2 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Mexico (22%) and Romania (11%). In all, 39 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most battery-powered locomotives?
Singapore imported $51.9 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of New Zealand (22%) and Sweden (5%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in battery-powered locomotives?
It was worth $169.4 million in 2024, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 308% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $195.9 million. 39 countries reported exports and 87 reported imports.
What is the average price of battery-powered locomotives per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $526.02 per kg and China $5.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for battery-powered locomotives?
The HS code for battery-powered locomotives is subheading 8601.20, in chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8601 page.
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