Freight cars (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in freight cars (other types) was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 300.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 131% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $1.42B | 300.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 330.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 313.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.14B | 343.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.04B | 331.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 314.8K t |
| 2018 | $800.9M | 304.4K t |
| 2017 | $613.2M | 228.1K t |
Top freight cars (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by Slovakia (21%), China (11%) and Turkey (9%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $301.8M | 21% |
| China | $153.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $123.8M | 8.8% |
| Croatia | $111.6M | 7.9% |
| Romania | $109.0M | 7.7% |
| Bulgaria | $106.9M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $92.5M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $73.9M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $66.1M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $47.5M | 3.4% |
| United States | $40.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $32.5M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Austria and Myanmar. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 111 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $344.4M | 24% |
| Austria | $197.3M | 14% |
| Myanmar | $92.0M | 6.5% |
| Hungary | $78.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $72.3M | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $69.7M | 4.9% |
| Slovakia | $53.1M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $48.9M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $48.2M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $45.0M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $44.4M | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $41.1M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $5.48 per kg and Turkey $4.02 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 8606.99: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled. HS 8606 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most freight cars (other types)?
Slovakia exported $301.8 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Turkey (9%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most freight cars (other types)?
Germany imported $344.4 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Austria (14%) and Myanmar (6%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in freight cars (other types)?
It was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 300.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 131% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 66 countries reported exports and 111 reported imports.
What is the average price of freight cars (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $5.48 per kg and Turkey $4.02 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 freight cars (other types)?
The HS code for freight cars (other types) is subheading 8606.99, 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 8606 page.
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