Railway signalling equipment exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported railway signalling equipment worth $38.7 million (235 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 75 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $38.7M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 361 t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 362 t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 304 t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 239 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports railway signalling equipment to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (36%), Norway (8%), Australia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.1M | 37% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 7.5% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 7% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 4% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| India | $985K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $967K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $164.79 per kg, close to the world average of $151.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway signalling equipment imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $13.4 million of railway signalling equipment in 2024 (78 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (25%), Belgium (16%), Austria (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 25% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 16% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 12% |
| China | $877K | 6.5% |
| France | $866K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $595K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $588K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $439K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $214K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom railway signalling equipment exports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported railway signalling equipment worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 75 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway signalling equipment from the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Norway (8%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $164.79 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $151.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway signalling equipment from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import railway signalling equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8530 page.
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