Rolling stock parts (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rolling stock parts (other) worth $165.3 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $165.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $193.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $197.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $172.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2020 | $147.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $153.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $170.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $104.0M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rolling stock parts (other) from
The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), Austria (15%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $49.6M | 30% |
| Austria | $24.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $19.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $16.1M | 9.7% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 3.2% |
| China | $5.2M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 3% |
| France | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.67 per kg, 169% above the world average of $13.98. 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.
Rolling stock parts (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $43.8 million of rolling stock parts (other) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (16%), Germany (16%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 16% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rolling stock parts (other) imports (HS 8607.99): 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 8607.99: Railway or tramway rolling stock: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling stock parts (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rolling stock parts (other) worth $165.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling stock parts (other) to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by Austria (15%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling stock parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.67 per kg in 2024, 169% above the world average of $13.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rolling stock parts (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.0 million in 2017 to $165.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $197.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $162.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rolling stock parts (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $43.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $121.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling stock parts (other)?
The HS code for rolling stock parts (other) is subheading 8607.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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