Tank wagons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tank wagons was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 309.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 111% since 2017, and up 41% 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 | $1.32B | 309.4K t |
| 2023 | $938.5M | 221.6K t |
| 2022 | $998.4M | 270.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.17B | 348.8K t |
| 2020 | $688.1M | 212.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.39B | 681.0K t |
| 2018 | $737.7M | 308.1K t |
| 2017 | $625.2M | 237.7K t |
Top tank wagons exporting countries
Exports are led by Mexico (28%), the United States (25%) and Slovakia (9%). 55 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $366.9M | 28% |
| United States | $336.4M | 26% |
| Slovakia | $115.7M | 8.8% |
| Serbia | $74.9M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $59.8M | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $58.4M | 4.4% |
| China | $47.2M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $45.7M | 3.5% |
| Croatia | $42.1M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $39.6M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $35.7M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $28.9M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 74 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $322.4M | 24% |
| Canada | $250.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $184.3M | 14% |
| Mexico | $92.4M | 7% |
| Slovakia | $74.9M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $73.7M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67.9M | 5.1% |
| Austria | $37.6M | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $34.6M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $32.0M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $19.4M | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $16.0M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Serbia averaged $5.70 per kg and Russia $2.49 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 8606.10: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled. HS 8606 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tank wagons?
Mexico exported $366.9 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United States (25%) and Slovakia (9%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tank wagons?
The United States imported $322.4 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Canada (19%) and Germany (14%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tank wagons?
It was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 309.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 111% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $1.39 billion. 55 countries reported exports and 74 reported imports.
What is the average price of tank wagons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Serbia averaged $5.70 per kg and Russia $2.49 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 tank wagons?
The HS code for tank wagons is subheading 8606.10, 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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