Non-driving bogies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported non-driving bogies worth $15.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $87.6 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 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $50.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $78.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $75.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $87.6M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports non-driving bogies from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.8M | 50% |
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 20% |
| China | $1.6M | 10% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| Austria | $958K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $477K | 3.1% |
| France | $116K | 0.8% |
| United States | $71K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.26 per kg, close to the world average of $12.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-driving bogies exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported non-driving bogies worth $1.7 million (124 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hungary (44%), France (28%), Germany (23%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $747K | 44% |
| France | $482K | 28% |
| Germany | $392K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $6K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-driving bogies imports (HS 8607.12): 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 8607.12: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies).
Common questions
What is the value of non-driving bogies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported non-driving bogies worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 100 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-driving bogies to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-driving bogies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-driving bogies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $87.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export non-driving bogies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-driving bogies?
The HS code for non-driving bogies is subheading 8607.12. 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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