Railway crossing piece imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $14.5 million of railway crossing piece in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.8 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 | $14.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports railway crossing piece from
The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), France (18%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 36% |
| France | $2.6M | 18% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 17% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 15% |
| Luxembourg | $914K | 6.3% |
| Poland | $551K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $223K | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | $156K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $120K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway crossing piece exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported railway crossing piece worth $13.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (35%), United States (30%), Hong Kong (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.6M | 35% |
| United States | $3.9M | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 20% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $657K | 5% |
| Poland | $36K | 0.3% |
| France | $30K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $24K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom railway crossing piece imports (HS 7302.30): 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 7302.30: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces.
Common questions
What is the value of railway crossing piece imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported railway crossing piece worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway crossing piece to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by France (18%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway crossing piece per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway crossing piece to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2021 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export railway crossing piece?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Hong Kong. That compares with imports of $14.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway crossing piece?
The HS code for railway crossing piece is subheading 7302.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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