Railway track fixtures imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $7.5 million of railway track fixtures in 2024 (336 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.5 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 | $7.5M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 585 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 679 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 353 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 833 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 374 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 291 t |
Where Israel imports railway track fixtures from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), United States (16%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+976% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 29% |
| United States | $1.2M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 14% |
| China | $808K | 11% |
| Italy | $492K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $377K | 5.1% |
| Jordan | $369K | 4.9% |
| India | $257K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $116K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.22 per kg, 217% above the world average of $7.02. 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 track fixtures exports from Israel
Exports of railway track fixtures by Israel reached $1.5 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (33%), Canada (12%), Australia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $501K | 33% |
| Canada | $184K | 12% |
| Australia | $176K | 12% |
| Russia | $136K | 9% |
| Ireland | $118K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 6.1% |
| France | $82K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $77K | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $69K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $41K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported railway track fixtures worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track fixtures to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.22 per kg in 2024, 217% above 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $14.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export railway track fixtures?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Australia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track fixtures?
The HS code for railway track fixtures is heading 8608. In Israel 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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