Self-discharging freight cars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in self-discharging freight cars was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 374.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 186% since 2017, and up 181% 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 | $1.24B | 374.9K t |
| 2023 | $441.3M | 141.5K t |
| 2022 | $434.2M | 86.5K t |
| 2021 | $746.4M | 336.6K t |
| 2020 | $351.9M | 147.5K t |
| 2019 | $311.9M | 224.4K t |
| 2018 | $362.7M | 198.8K t |
| 2017 | $433.7M | 270.2K t |
Top self-discharging freight cars exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by the United States and Romania. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 47 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $601.4M | 49% |
| United States | $159.2M | 13% |
| Romania | $132.3M | 11% |
| China | $94.5M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $65.9M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $64.7M | 5.2% |
| Croatia | $43.8M | 3.5% |
| Ukraine | $27.8M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $14.2M | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $12.4M | 1% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (49%), Mexico (12%) and Hungary (6%). 79 countries imported it, and the top three take 67% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $607.1M | 49% |
| Mexico | $147.0M | 12% |
| Hungary | $80.5M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $78.3M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $71.0M | 5.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $52.8M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $33.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20.6M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.5M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $16.1M | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $15.7M | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $15.5M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $6.29 per kg and Russia $2.61 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 Self-discharging freight cars (HS 8606.30) 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 8606.30: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10. HS 8606 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most self-discharging freight cars?
Mexico exported $601.4 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Romania (11%). In all, 47 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most self-discharging freight cars?
The United States imported $607.1 million in 2024, 49% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (12%) and Hungary (6%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in self-discharging freight cars?
It was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 374.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 186% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 47 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of self-discharging freight cars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $6.29 per kg and Russia $2.61 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 self-discharging freight cars?
The HS code for self-discharging freight cars is subheading 8606.30, 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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