Railway component (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $35.8 million of railway component (other) in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.0M | 21.6K t |
Where the United States imports railway component (other) from
The largest suppliers were Australia (29%), Canada (25%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $10.5M | 29% |
| Canada | $8.9M | 25% |
| China | $8.8M | 25% |
| India | $3.4M | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $489K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $272K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $213K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $182K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $123K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway component (other) exports from the United States
Exports of railway component (other) by the United States reached $28.8 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 108 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.2M | 74% |
| Mexico | $4.1M | 14% |
| Cayman Isds | $490K | 1.7% |
| Peru | $378K | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $355K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $304K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $303K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $209K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $182K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported railway component (other) worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to the United States?
Australia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Canada (25%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway component (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.0 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $41.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export railway component (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Cayman Isds. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 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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