Railway rail exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $45.6 million of railway rail in 2024 (35.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 80% on 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 | $45.6M | 35.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $46.7M | 56.4K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 58.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports railway rail to
Most of it went to Belgium (22%), Turkey (21%), France (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway rail imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of railway rail by the United Kingdom reached $15.7 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $9.7M | 61% |
| France | $2.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $723K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $266K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $212K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $209K | 1.3% |
| Luxembourg | $201K | 1.3% |
| China | $162K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom railway rail exports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported railway rail worth $45.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway rail from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway rail from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $45.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $46.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import railway rail?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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