Electric locomotives imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported electric locomotives worth $75.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $75.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $69.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $202K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 863 t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $43.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 84 t |
Where Israel imports electric locomotives from
Germany alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $74.9M | 100% |
| China | $290K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8601
| 8601.10 | Rail locomotives: powered from an external source of electricity | 100% |
| 8601.20 | Rail locomotives: powered by electric accumulators | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.77 per kg, 41% above the world average of $29.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators.
Common questions
What is the value of electric locomotives imported by Israel?
Israel imported electric locomotives worth $75.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 108 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric locomotives to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($74.9 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of electric locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.77 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $29.65 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 electric locomotives to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $75.2 million in 2024, an increase of 841%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for electric locomotives?
The HS code for electric locomotives is heading 8601. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8601.10 (100% of the value) and 8601.20 (0%). 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 8601 page.
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