Railway crossing piece imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.6 million of railway crossing piece in 2024 (764 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.6M | 764 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $996K | 203 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 360 t |
Where South Africa imports railway crossing piece from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $3.3M | 70% |
| France | $1.4M | 30% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway crossing piece exports from South Africa
Exports of railway crossing piece by South Africa reached $322 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $214K | 67% |
| Ghana | $79K | 24% |
| Guinea | $13K | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $6K | 2% |
| Namibia | $6K | 1.8% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa railway crossing piece imports (HS 7302.30): 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 7302.30: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces.
Common questions
What is the value of railway crossing piece imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported railway crossing piece worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 764 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway crossing piece to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (30%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway crossing piece per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.17 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 crossing piece to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2020 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export railway crossing piece?
Yes. South Africa exported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Ghana and Guinea. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway crossing piece?
The HS code for railway crossing piece is subheading 7302.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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