Railway service vehicles imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported railway service vehicles worth $8.7 million (240 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 81% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.8 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 | $8.7M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 196 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 397 t |
Where Israel imports railway service vehicles from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $7.0M | 81% |
| France | $686K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $553K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $244K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $205K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.42 per kg, 350% above the world average of $8.09. 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 8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of railway service vehicles imported by Israel?
Israel imported railway service vehicles worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway service vehicles to Israel?
Austria was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.42 per kg in 2024, 350% above the world average of $8.09 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 service vehicles to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2019 at $25.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for railway service vehicles?
The HS code for railway service vehicles is heading 8604. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8604.00. 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 8604 page.
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