Railway coaches imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $317.9 million of railway coaches in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 107 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 110% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 369% 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 | $317.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $151.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $155.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $366.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $92.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 309 t |
| 2018 | $30K | 1 t |
Where Israel imports railway coaches from
Germany alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $195.8M | 62% |
| Spain | $66.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $56.0M | 18% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.09 per kg, 32% above the world average of $47.93. 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.
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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 8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Common questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by Israel?
Israel imported railway coaches worth $317.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 107 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway coaches to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($195.8 million), followed by Spain (21%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway coaches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.09 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $47.93 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 coaches to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30 thousand in 2018 to $317.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $366.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for railway coaches?
The HS code for railway coaches is heading 8603. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8603.10. 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 8603 page.
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