🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of railway coaches: 2024 trade data
Imports of railway coaches by the United Kingdom reached $264.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.65 billion.
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 | $264.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $656.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $314.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $99.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $546.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $935.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $957.5M | 25.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports railway coaches from
The largest suppliers were Poland (37%), Switzerland (28%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $97.6M | 37% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $74.1M | 28% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $45.2M | 17% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $21.7M | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20.4M | 7.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.7M | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $382K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $39K | 0% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $29K | 0% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $26K | 0% |
Types of railway coaches under HS 8603
| 8603.10 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604) | 100% |
| 8603.90 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8603.
Average import price of railway coaches
The average declared value was about $65.72 per kg, 37% above the world average of $47.93. 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 railway coaches
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported railway coaches worth $98.0 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Israel alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $56.0M | 57% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $14.7M | 15% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $12.8M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.4M | 5.5% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $5.3M | 5.4% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $936K | 1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $320K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $317K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $135K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 Kingdom: questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported railway coaches worth $264.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import railway coaches from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Poland (37%), Switzerland (28%), Spain (17%).
What is the average import price of railway coaches in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $65.72 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $47.93 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export railway coaches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported railway coaches worth $98.0 million in 2024, mainly to Israel, Dominican Republic, Egypt.
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 Kingdom?
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