Railway wheels and axles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported railway wheels and axles worth $9.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.9 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 | $9.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 741 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports railway wheels and axles from
Most of the value came from Spain (34%), Ukraine (23%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 34% |
| Ukraine | $2.3M | 23% |
| United States | $1.7M | 17% |
| China | $607K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $471K | 4.8% |
| Austria | $258K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $225K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $184K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $141K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 56% above the world average of $2.96. 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 wheels and axles exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported railway wheels and axles worth $398 thousand (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), Spain (25%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100K | 25% |
| Spain | $98K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 15% |
| France | $42K | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $32K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $16K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.5% |
| China | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia railway wheels and axles imports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported railway wheels and axles worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway wheels and axles to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Ukraine (23%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $2.96 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 wheels and axles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export railway wheels and axles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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