Railway wheels and axles exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway wheels and axles by the United States reached $533.5 million in 2024 (138.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 95 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $679.9 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 | $533.5M | 138.5K t |
| 2023 | $671.4M | 171.9K t |
| 2022 | $679.9M | 176.4K t |
| 2021 | $403.6M | 101.4K t |
| 2020 | $390.5M | 115.8K t |
| 2019 | $640.6M | 208.0K t |
| 2018 | $643.8M | 253.7K t |
| 2017 | $542.7M | 215.8K t |
Where the United States exports railway wheels and axles to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $325.0M | 61% |
| Canada | $153.2M | 29% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 1.1% |
| China | $5.8M | 1.1% |
| Australia | $5.7M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $5.0M | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.5M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 0.5% |
| India | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.96. 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 wheels and axles imports to the United States
Imports of railway wheels and axles by the United States reached $449.1 million in 2024 (216.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (21%), China (19%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+972% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $92.8M | 21% |
| China | $87.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $51.2M | 11% |
| Mexico | $45.0M | 10% |
| Brazil | $32.7M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $24.6M | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $20.9M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $19.3M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $17.3M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $12.0M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway wheels and axles exports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway wheels and axles worth $533.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 95 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway wheels and axles from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($325.0 million), followed by Canada (29%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.96 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 wheels and axles from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $542.7 million in 2017 to $533.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $679.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $563.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import railway wheels and axles?
Yes. The United States imported $449.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and Japan. That compares with exports of $533.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8607 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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