Covered freight cars exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of covered freight cars by the United States reached $41.0 million in 2024 (124 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 45 countries for exports of this product. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $123.8 million.
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 | $41.0M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $58.0M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $77.7M | 29.5K t |
| 2021 | $123.8M | 62.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.6M | 38.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 38.0K t |
Where the United States exports covered freight cars to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $40.8M | 99% |
| Canada | $219K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $12K | 0% |
| Cayman Isds | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $330.03 per kg, 1944% above the world average of $16.15. 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.
Covered freight cars imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.16 billion of covered freight cars in 2024 (60.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 51 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.05B | 95% |
| Canada | $113.3M | 5.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States covered freight cars exports (HS 8606.91): 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 8606.91: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: covered and closed, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of covered freight cars exported by the United States?
The United States exported covered freight cars worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 45 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy covered freight cars from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($40.8 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Chile (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of covered freight cars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $330.03 per kg in 2024, 1944% above the world average of $16.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of covered freight cars from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $123.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import covered freight cars?
Yes. The United States imported $2.16 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico and Canada. That compares with exports of $41.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for covered freight cars?
The HS code for covered freight cars is subheading 8606.91. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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