🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of railway coaches: 2024 trade data
Imports of railway coaches by the United Arab Emirates reached $55.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 984% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 283% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $239.8 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 | $55.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 820 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $79.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $239.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 183 t |
| 2017 | $5K | - |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports railway coaches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $54.8M | 99% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $316K | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $15K | 0% |
Types of railway coaches under HS 8603
| 8603.90 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading… | 99% |
| 8603.10 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8603.
Average import price of railway coaches
The average declared value was about $45.27 per kg, close to the world average of $47.93.
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?
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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 8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Railway coaches trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported railway coaches worth $55.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import railway coaches from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (99%), Saudi Arabia (1%), United Kingdom (0%).
What is the average import price of railway coaches in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $45.27 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $47.93 per kg.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
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