Railway signalling equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in railway signalling equipment was worth $785.9 million in 2024, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 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 | $785.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $692.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $692.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $803.0M | 83.9K t |
| 2020 | $582.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $618.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $654.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $661.9M | 4.5K t |
Top railway signalling equipment exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by China and Spain. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 75 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $164.1M | 21% |
| China | $158.6M | 20% |
| Spain | $88.1M | 11% |
| United States | $56.5M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38.7M | 4.9% |
| Austria | $32.7M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $28.0M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $22.1M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $20.8M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $19.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $17.7M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hungary (16%), Mexico (8%) and Turkey (6%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $126.9M | 16% |
| Mexico | $62.5M | 8% |
| Turkey | $49.5M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $38.3M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $35.7M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 3.2% |
| United States | $24.7M | 3.1% |
| Israel | $23.7M | 3% |
| India | $21.2M | 2.7% |
| China | $17.8M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $17.7M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $17.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $151.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $268.24 per kg and the Czech Republic $72.78 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608). HS 8530 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most railway signalling equipment?
Germany exported $164.1 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Spain (11%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most railway signalling equipment?
Hungary imported $126.9 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in railway signalling equipment?
It was worth $785.9 million in 2024, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $803.0 million. 75 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $151.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $268.24 per kg and the Czech Republic $72.78 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 signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8530 page.
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