Self-propelled railway coaches exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million of self-propelled railway coaches in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 45 countries for exports of this product. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 644 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $579K | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $994K | 722 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports self-propelled railway coaches to
One buyer market dominates: Cyprus accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $5.3M | 59% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 16% |
| China | $929K | 10% |
| Poland | $320K | 3.6% |
| India | $317K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $135K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $93K | 1% |
| Ireland | $82K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $57K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $52K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 88% below the world average of $31.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-propelled railway coaches imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported self-propelled railway coaches worth $493 thousand (6 tonnes). Sweden alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $382K | 78% |
| United States | $65K | 13% |
| Ireland | $29K | 5.9% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-propelled railway coaches exports (HS 8603.90): 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 8603.90: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604).
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled railway coaches exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported self-propelled railway coaches worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 45 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy self-propelled railway coaches from the United Kingdom?
Cyprus was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Jordan (15%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average export price of self-propelled railway coaches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $31.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of self-propelled railway coaches from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $994 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 806%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import self-propelled railway coaches?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $493 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled railway coaches?
The HS code for self-propelled railway coaches is subheading 8603.90. 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 8603 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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