Self-discharging freight cars imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $20.6 million of self-discharging freight cars in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 79 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12659% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $20.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $161K | 3 t |
| 2022 | $751K | 203 t |
| 2021 | $922K | 210 t |
| 2020 | $0K | 59 t |
| 2019 | $24K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $2K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 996 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports self-discharging freight cars from
Poland alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $20.6M | 100% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.91 per kg, 169% above the world average of $3.31. 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.
Self-discharging freight cars exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of self-discharging freight cars by the United Kingdom reached $354 thousand in 2024 (102 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $283K | 80% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 3.5% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $6K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $5K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-discharging freight cars imports (HS 8606.30): 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 8606.30: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10.
Common questions
What is the value of self-discharging freight cars imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported self-discharging freight cars worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 79 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply self-discharging freight cars to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Sweden (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-discharging freight cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.91 per kg in 2024, 169% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-discharging freight cars to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export self-discharging freight cars?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-discharging freight cars?
The HS code for self-discharging freight cars is subheading 8606.30. 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 8606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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