Railway couplings and buffers exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported railway couplings and buffers worth $31.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is 32% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 686 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 614 t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 805 t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.8M | 906 t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 970 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports railway couplings and buffers to
The largest buyer markets were Austria (34%), France (12%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $10.8M | 34% |
| France | $3.7M | 12% |
| China | $2.8M | 8.9% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $812K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $749K | 2.4% |
| India | $709K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.82 per kg, 302% above the world average of $6.67. 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 couplings and buffers imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported railway couplings and buffers worth $20.1 million (798 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Poland (22%), Spain (16%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+875% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.4M | 22% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 16% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 16% |
| China | $2.4M | 12% |
| India | $984K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $465K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $375K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $278K | 1.4% |
| France | $269K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom railway couplings and buffers exports (HS 8607.30): 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 8607.30: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway couplings and buffers exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported railway couplings and buffers worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 99 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway couplings and buffers from the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by France (12%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway couplings and buffers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.82 per kg in 2024, 302% above the world average of $6.67 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 couplings and buffers from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import railway couplings and buffers?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $20.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Spain and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway couplings and buffers?
The HS code for railway couplings and buffers is subheading 8607.30. 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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