Railway crossing piece exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway crossing piece by the United States reached $43.7 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $43.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 7.4K t |
Where the United States exports railway crossing piece to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $37.1M | 85% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 11% |
| Colombia | $765K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $567K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $69K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $67K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $63K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $61K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | $31K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway crossing piece imports to the United States
Imports of railway crossing piece by the United States reached $39.5 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. India alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.2M | 51% |
| China | $9.8M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $901K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $635K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $357K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $145K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $99K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway crossing piece exports (HS 7302.30): 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 7302.30: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces.
Common questions
What is the value of railway crossing piece exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway crossing piece worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 66 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway crossing piece from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($37.1 million), followed by Mexico (11%) and Colombia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway crossing piece per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.17 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 crossing piece from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $43.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway crossing piece?
Yes. The United States imported $39.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $43.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway crossing piece?
The HS code for railway crossing piece is subheading 7302.30. 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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