Railway air brakes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.2 million of railway air brakes in 2024 (88 tonnes). Value rose 248% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.2M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $619K | 20 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $527K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 20 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $438K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $796K | 12 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports railway air brakes from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), Australia (23%), Croatia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+884% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $821K | 38% |
| Australia | $495K | 23% |
| Croatia | $290K | 13% |
| India | $224K | 10% |
| Austria | $89K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $79K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $38K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $25K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.46 per kg, 111% above the world average of $11.57. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported railway air brakes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 248% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway air brakes to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($821 thousand), followed by Australia (23%) and Croatia (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway air brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.46 per kg in 2024, 111% above 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $796 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 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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