Railway air brakes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported railway air brakes worth $99.5 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $99.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $108.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $110.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $86.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $75.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $107.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $89.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $93.7M | 5.7K t |
Where the United States exports railway air brakes to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (30%), Canada (27%), Kazakhstan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $29.7M | 30% |
| Canada | $26.7M | 27% |
| Kazakhstan | $11.1M | 11% |
| China | $10.6M | 11% |
| Australia | $3.9M | 3.9% |
| New Zealand | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1% |
| Austria | $917K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.45 per kg, close to the world average of $11.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway air brakes imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported railway air brakes worth $63.2 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (31%), China (26%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $19.8M | 31% |
| China | $16.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 9.6% |
| Hungary | $5.7M | 9% |
| Canada | $5.4M | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $932K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $838K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway air brakes exports (HS 8607.21): 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 8607.21: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, air brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway air brakes exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway air brakes worth $99.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 92 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway air brakes from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Canada (27%) and Kazakhstan (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway air brakes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.45 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $11.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway air brakes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $93.7 million in 2017 to $99.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $110.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway air brakes?
Yes. The United States imported $63.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway air brakes?
The HS code for railway air brakes is subheading 8607.21. 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 8607 page.
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