Traffic control parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in traffic control parts was worth $986.0 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $986.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $986.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $890.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $947.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $966.9M | 15.1K t |
Top traffic control parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by Austria and Mexico. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 112 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $116.2M | 12% |
| Austria | $96.6M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $87.5M | 8.9% |
| China | $83.7M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $81.7M | 8.3% |
| United States | $78.7M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $55.4M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $30.1M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $29.2M | 3% |
| France | $28.3M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $26.3M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $22.3M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $190.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $62.8M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $45.8M | 4.6% |
| India | $45.7M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $44.5M | 4.5% |
| China | $43.1M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $34.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $33.9M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $30.7M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $29.5M | 3% |
| Spain | $26.4M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $25.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $48.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $157.20 per kg and China $16.05 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 Traffic control parts (HS 8530.90) 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 8530.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608). HS 8530 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most traffic control parts?
Germany exported $116.2 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Austria (10%) and Mexico (9%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most traffic control parts?
The United States imported $190.5 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and Canada (5%). 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 traffic control parts?
It was worth $986.0 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.05 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of traffic control parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $48.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $157.20 per kg and China $16.05 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 traffic control parts?
The HS code for traffic control parts is subheading 8530.90, 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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