🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of passenger railway coaches: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $20.3 million of passenger railway coaches in 2024 (436 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $740.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of passenger railway coaches by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.3M | 436 t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 604 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 195 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $411.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $740.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $352.1M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports passenger railway coaches from
The largest suppliers were Spain (43%), Italy (28%), Switzerland (27%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.7M | 43% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.6M | 28% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $5.5M | 27% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $253K | 1.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $224K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8K | 0% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $6K | 0% |
Average import price of passenger railway coaches
The average declared value was about $46.62 per kg, 153% above the world average of $18.42. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports passenger railway coaches
Exports of passenger railway coaches by the United Kingdom reached $2.5 million in 2024 (712 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.8M | 72% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $626K | 26% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $32K | 1.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $5K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $2K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8605: Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604).
Passenger railway coaches trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of passenger railway coaches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported passenger railway coaches worth $20.3 million in 2024 (436 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import passenger railway coaches from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (43%), Italy (28%), Switzerland (27%).
What is the average import price of passenger railway coaches in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $46.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $18.42 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export passenger railway coaches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported passenger railway coaches worth $2.5 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Belgium, Ireland.
What is the HS code for passenger railway coaches?
Passenger railway coaches falls under HS heading 8605 (Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tr). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading passenger railway coaches with the United Kingdom?
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