Locomotives (other power types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $6.2 million of locomotives (other power types) in 2024 (285 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 55 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.8 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 | $6.2M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 516 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 685 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 286 t |
Where the United States exports locomotives (other power types) to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (23%), Brazil (22%), Canada (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 23% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 22% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 21% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 21% |
| Pakistan | $381K | 6.1% |
| Peru | $269K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $31K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $22K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.75 per kg, close to the world average of $19.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Locomotives (other power types) imports to the United States
Imports of locomotives (other power types) by the United States reached $5.9 million in 2024 (327 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 98 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.6M | 78% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 22% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States locomotives (other power types) exports (HS 8602.90): 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 8602.90: Rail locomotives and locomotive tenders: other than diesel-electric powered.
Common questions
What is the value of locomotives (other power types) exported by the United States?
The United States exported locomotives (other power types) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 55 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy locomotives (other power types) from the United States?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Brazil (22%) and Canada (21%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of locomotives (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.75 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $19.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of locomotives (other power types) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import locomotives (other power types)?
Yes. The United States imported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and Belgium. That compares with exports of $6.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for locomotives (other power types)?
The HS code for locomotives (other power types) is subheading 8602.90. 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 8602 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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