🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of railway coaches: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported railway coaches worth $17.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $294.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of railway coaches by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $178.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $294.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $201.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $143.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports railway coaches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.8M | 63% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.4M | 31% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $415K | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $299K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $154K | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $99K | 0.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $29K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $28K | 0.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8K | 0.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3K | 0% |
Types of railway coaches under HS 8603
| 8603.10 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604) | 98% |
| 8603.90 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading… | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8603.
Average import price of railway coaches
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, 85% below the world average of $47.93, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports railway coaches
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported railway coaches worth $6.4 million (153 tonnes). France alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.0M | 95% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $316K | 4.9% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $22K | 0.3% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $10K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Railway coaches trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported railway coaches worth $17.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import railway coaches from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (63%), United States (31%), Denmark (2%).
What is the average import price of railway coaches in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $47.93 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export railway coaches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported railway coaches worth $6.4 million in 2024, mainly to France, United Arab Emirates, Qatar.
What is the HS code for railway coaches?
Railway coaches falls under HS heading 8603 (Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading railway coaches with Saudi Arabia?
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