Railway signalling equipment imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway signalling equipment by Israel reached $23.7 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 141 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $49.1 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 | $23.7M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $49.1M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 72 t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 90 t |
Where Israel imports railway signalling equipment from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.0M | 68% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 21% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $229K | 1% |
| United States | $39K | 0.2% |
| France | $33K | 0.1% |
| China | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $346.37 per kg, 129% above the world average of $151.44. 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.
Railway signalling equipment exports from Israel
Exports of railway signalling equipment by Israel reached $286 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Germany alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $145K | 51% |
| Spain | $106K | 37% |
| France | $22K | 7.8% |
| China | $6K | 2.2% |
| India | $6K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel railway signalling equipment imports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment imported by Israel?
Israel imported railway signalling equipment worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 141 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway signalling equipment to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $346.37 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $151.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway signalling equipment to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $49.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export railway signalling equipment?
Yes. Israel exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Spain and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8530 page.
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