Railway fish-plate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $43.5 million of railway fish-plate in 2024 (30.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 85 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.3 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 | $43.5M | 30.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.5M | 61.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 74.3K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 43.2K t |
| 2018 | $61.3M | 54.5K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 43.0K t |
Where the United States exports railway fish-plate to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $37.8M | 87% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Peru | $845K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $493K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $124K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $94K | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | $69K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $28K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway fish-plate imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported railway fish-plate worth $11.3 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 148 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 85% |
| Canada | $759K | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $409K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $140K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| India | $11K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway fish-plate exports (HS 7302.40): 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 7302.40: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: fish-plates and sole plates.
Common questions
What is the value of railway fish-plate exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway fish-plate worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 85 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway fish-plate from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($37.8 million), followed by Mexico (6%) and Australia (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Jamaica grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway fish-plate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.01 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 fish-plate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.6 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $61.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway fish-plate?
Yes. The United States imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway fish-plate?
The HS code for railway fish-plate is subheading 7302.40. 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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