Railway brakes (non-air) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $39.0 million of railway brakes (non-air) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.0 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 | $39.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States exports railway brakes (non-air) to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $19.6M | 50% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 20% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 7% |
| China | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $498K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $366K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $362K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $348K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.69 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway brakes (non-air) imports to the United States
Imports of railway brakes (non-air) by the United States reached $21.6 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (31%), China (20%), Canada (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.7M | 31% |
| China | $4.3M | 20% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| France | $900K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $820K | 3.8% |
| India | $804K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $212K | 1% |
| Austria | $142K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway brakes (non-air) exports (HS 8607.29): 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 8607.29: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway brakes (non-air) exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway brakes (non-air) worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 81 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway brakes (non-air) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Canada (20%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway brakes (non-air) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of railway brakes (non-air) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $62.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway brakes (non-air)?
Yes. The United States imported $21.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway brakes (non-air)?
The HS code for railway brakes (non-air) is subheading 8607.29. 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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