Railway rail exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway rail by the United States reached $147.0 million in 2024 (111.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $204.5 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 | $147.0M | 111.5K t |
| 2023 | $183.4M | 145.5K t |
| 2022 | $204.5M | 172.1K t |
| 2021 | $157.4M | 159.2K t |
| 2020 | $113.6M | 103.9K t |
| 2019 | $152.2M | 150.2K t |
| 2018 | $155.5M | 162.5K t |
| 2017 | $126.3M | 139.6K t |
Where the United States exports railway rail to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $84.0M | 57% |
| Mexico | $55.4M | 38% |
| Panama | $1.4M | 1% |
| Peru | $620K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $615K | 0.4% |
| Chile | $607K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $488K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $333K | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | $324K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $322K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway rail imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported railway rail worth $138.2 million (128.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 189 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $80.1M | 58% |
| Czech Republic | $19.8M | 14% |
| China | $12.1M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $8.4M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $8.0M | 5.8% |
| Luxembourg | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1% |
| Austria | $664K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $531K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway rail exports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway rail worth $147.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 111 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway rail from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($84.0 million), followed by Mexico (38%) and Panama (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.15 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 rail from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.3 million in 2017 to $147.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $204.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $155.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway rail?
Yes. The United States imported $138.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, the Czech Republic and China. That compares with exports of $147.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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