Railway air brakes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported railway air brakes worth $6.2 million (697 tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.2M | 697 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 400 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 122 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports railway air brakes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), United States (16%), Austria (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 37% |
| United States | $1.0M | 16% |
| Austria | $597K | 9.6% |
| China | $435K | 7% |
| Sweden | $394K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $379K | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $327K | 5.3% |
| India | $221K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $111K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $100K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.91 per kg, 23% below the world average of $11.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway air brakes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported railway air brakes worth $373 thousand (13 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (26%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Germany (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $96K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 21% |
| Germany | $76K | 20% |
| Austria | $70K | 19% |
| Italy | $52K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia railway air brakes imports (HS 8607.21): 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 8607.21: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, air brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway air brakes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported railway air brakes worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 697 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway air brakes to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway air brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.91 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $11.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway air brakes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export railway air brakes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $373 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway air brakes?
The HS code for railway air brakes is subheading 8607.21. 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 8607 page.
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