Railway track fixtures imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.6 million of railway track fixtures in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 268 t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 655 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 253 t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 172 t |
Where Egypt imports railway track fixtures from
Most of the value came from Austria (45%), Spain (34%), Bulgaria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $3.4M | 45% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 34% |
| Bulgaria | $443K | 5.8% |
| China | $334K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $204K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $179K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $139K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $122K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $86K | 1.1% |
| United States | $34K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, close to the world average of $7.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. 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 8608: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track fixtures imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported railway track fixtures worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track fixtures to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (34%) and Bulgaria (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of railway track fixtures to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2021 at $27.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for railway track fixtures?
The HS code for railway track fixtures is heading 8608. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8608.00. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8608 page.
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