Driving bogies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $39.8 million of driving bogies in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. Value fell 77% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $174.8 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 | $39.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $174.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $143.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.5M | 913 t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 994 t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $102.4M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports driving bogies from
Italy alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.2M | 56% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 26% |
| Austria | $5.0M | 12% |
| China | $2.0M | 5% |
| France | $150K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $65K | 0.2% |
| United States | $49K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.30 per kg, 33% above the world average of $21.27. 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.
Driving bogies exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of driving bogies in 2024 (127 tonnes). Germany alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+897% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $831K | 53% |
| Switzerland | $378K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 6.1% |
| France | $85K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $65K | 4.2% |
| United States | $31K | 2% |
| Belgium | $30K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $16K | 1% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom driving bogies imports (HS 8607.11): 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 8607.11: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies.
Common questions
What is the value of driving bogies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported driving bogies worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 91 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply driving bogies to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of driving bogies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.30 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $21.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of driving bogies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.4 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $174.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export driving bogies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Switzerland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for driving bogies?
The HS code for driving bogies is subheading 8607.11. 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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