Railway air brakes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in railway air brakes was worth $1.43 billion in 2024, about 123.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $1.43B | 123.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 124.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.37B | 128.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.51B | 133.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 141.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.66B | 172.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.71B | 141.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 136.5K t |
Top railway air brakes exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (22%), Hungary (17%) and Italy (10%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $311.9M | 22% |
| Hungary | $245.5M | 17% |
| Italy | $136.9M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $126.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $99.5M | 7% |
| Austria | $80.7M | 5.6% |
| China | $60.3M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $46.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $43.6M | 3.1% |
| North Macedonia | $36.0M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $31.3M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $26.9M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 150 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $175.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $103.5M | 7.2% |
| China | $99.7M | 7% |
| Austria | $76.2M | 5.3% |
| France | $72.7M | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $67.7M | 4.7% |
| United States | $63.2M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $53.7M | 3.8% |
| India | $53.1M | 3.7% |
| Slovakia | $52.7M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $48.0M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $45.5M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $28.85 per kg and China $4.52 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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The shipment records behind Railway air brakes (HS 8607.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8607.21: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, air brakes and parts thereof. HS 8607 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most railway air brakes?
Germany exported $311.9 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Hungary (17%) and Italy (10%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most railway air brakes?
Germany imported $175.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy (7%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in railway air brakes?
It was worth $1.43 billion in 2024, about 123.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.71 billion. 92 countries reported exports and 150 reported imports.
What is the average price of railway air brakes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $28.85 per kg and China $4.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for railway air brakes?
The HS code for railway air brakes is subheading 8607.21, 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 8607 page.
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