Railway crossing piece trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in railway crossing piece was worth $813.9 million in 2024, about 157.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 56% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $813.9M | 157.5K t |
| 2023 | $707.9M | 139.9K t |
| 2022 | $614.1M | 135.2K t |
| 2021 | $683.9M | 159.6K t |
| 2020 | $563.6M | 134.2K t |
| 2019 | $632.8M | 166.3K t |
| 2018 | $566.4M | 150.8K t |
| 2017 | $523.2M | 138.6K t |
Top railway crossing piece exporting countries
Exports are led by France (16%), China (10%) and Austria (9%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $132.9M | 16% |
| China | $81.6M | 10% |
| Austria | $74.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $72.2M | 8.9% |
| Luxembourg | $70.3M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $57.7M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $54.6M | 6.7% |
| United States | $43.7M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $38.0M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $34.0M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $26.8M | 3.3% |
| India | $25.5M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 139 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $75.8M | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $55.0M | 6.8% |
| France | $54.9M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $53.7M | 6.6% |
| Israel | $48.0M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $41.4M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $40.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $39.5M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $25.4M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $22.9M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $18.7M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.23 per kg and China $2.83 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 7302.30: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. HS 7302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most railway crossing piece?
France exported $132.9 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Austria (9%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most railway crossing piece?
Germany imported $75.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (7%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in railway crossing piece?
It was worth $813.9 million in 2024, about 157.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 56% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 66 countries reported exports and 139 reported imports.
What is the average price of railway crossing piece per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.23 per kg and China $2.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for railway crossing piece?
The HS code for railway crossing piece is subheading 7302.30, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7302 page.
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