Railway signalling equipment exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported railway signalling equipment worth $56.5 million (266 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 75 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% more than in 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 | $56.5M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $55.0M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 155 t |
Where the United States exports railway signalling equipment to
Canada alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.9M | 53% |
| Mexico | $14.0M | 25% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| Australia | $802K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $482K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $471K | 0.8% |
| Ecuador | $326K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $212.74 per kg, 40% above the world average of $151.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway signalling equipment imports to the United States
The United States imported $24.7 million of railway signalling equipment in 2024 (410 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 141 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Canada (32%), Japan (15%), Poland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.0M | 32% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 15% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $972K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $407K | 1.7% |
| China | $385K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $371K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway signalling equipment exports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway signalling equipment worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 75 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway signalling equipment from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by Mexico (25%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $212.74 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $151.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway signalling equipment from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway signalling equipment?
Yes. The United States imported $24.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and Poland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8530 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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