Freight cars (other types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of freight cars (other types) by the United States reached $40.4 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 454% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $40.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 844 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States exports freight cars (other types) to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $34.3M | 85% |
| Canada | $5.5M | 14% |
| Senegal | $553K | 1.4% |
| Panama | $59K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
| Chile | $4K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $3K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, close to the world average of $4.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Freight cars (other types) imports to the United States
Imports of freight cars (other types) by the United States reached $18.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.3M | 90% |
| Thailand | $956K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $404K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $306K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $94K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $56K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $55K | 0.3% |
| China | $32K | 0.2% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States freight cars (other types) exports (HS 8606.99): 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 8606.99: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of freight cars (other types) exported by the United States?
The United States exported freight cars (other types) worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 66 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 454% on 2023.
Which countries buy freight cars (other types) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($34.3 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Senegal (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of freight cars (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of freight cars (other types) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import freight cars (other types)?
Yes. The United States imported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Thailand and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for freight cars (other types)?
The HS code for freight cars (other types) is subheading 8606.99. 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 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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