Railway brakes (non-air) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway brakes (non-air) by the United Kingdom reached $5.4 million in 2024 (120 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 965 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 401 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 275 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports railway brakes (non-air) to
Most of it went to Germany (18%), Ireland (17%), India (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $961K | 18% |
| Ireland | $916K | 17% |
| India | $767K | 14% |
| South Africa | $758K | 14% |
| Italy | $340K | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $246K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $207K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $202K | 3.7% |
| Chile | $136K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $111K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.13 per kg, 331% above the world average of $10.46. 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.
Railway brakes (non-air) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported railway brakes (non-air) worth $5.3 million (275 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Germany (27%), United States (21%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 27% |
| United States | $1.1M | 21% |
| Spain | $615K | 12% |
| Romania | $601K | 11% |
| Sweden | $295K | 5.5% |
| France | $263K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $172K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $129K | 2.4% |
| India | $121K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $111K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom railway brakes (non-air) exports (HS 8607.29): 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 8607.29: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway brakes (non-air) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported railway brakes (non-air) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 81 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway brakes (non-air) from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($961 thousand), followed by Ireland (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway brakes (non-air) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $45.13 per kg in 2024, 331% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of railway brakes (non-air) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import railway brakes (non-air)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Spain. That compares with exports of $5.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway brakes (non-air)?
The HS code for railway brakes (non-air) is subheading 8607.29. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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