Diesel-electric locomotives imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel-electric locomotives by the United States reached $6.7 million in 2024 (714 tonnes). Value fell 90% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $107.0 million.
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 | $6.7M | 714 t |
| 2023 | $68.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $107.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 857 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 701 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 252 t |
Where the United States imports diesel-electric locomotives from
Canada alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.9M | 88% |
| India | $474K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 4.6% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.37 per kg, 56% below the world average of $21.09, 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.
Diesel-electric locomotives exports from the United States
Exports of diesel-electric locomotives by the United States reached $571.5 million in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 43 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (28%), Australia (19%), Canada (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $161.9M | 28% |
| Australia | $110.1M | 19% |
| Canada | $108.4M | 19% |
| Egypt | $47.6M | 8.3% |
| Mongolia | $36.2M | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $34.4M | 6% |
| Liberia | $28.5M | 5% |
| India | $14.5M | 2.5% |
| Chile | $13.6M | 2.4% |
| Gabon | $8.4M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diesel-electric locomotives imports (HS 8602.10): 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 8602.10: Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel-electric locomotives imported by the United States?
The United States imported diesel-electric locomotives worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 714 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 84 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel-electric locomotives to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel-electric locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.37 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $21.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel-electric locomotives to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 456%. The peak was 2022 at $107.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export diesel-electric locomotives?
Yes. The United States exported $571.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Australia and Canada. That compares with imports of $6.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for diesel-electric locomotives?
The HS code for diesel-electric locomotives is subheading 8602.10. 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 8602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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