Self-propelled railway coaches exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported self-propelled railway coaches worth $6.7 million (2 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 45 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.2 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 | $6.7M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 548 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $771K | 52 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 131 t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 216 t |
Where the United States exports self-propelled railway coaches to
Canada alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.4M | 66% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 21% |
| Bahamas | $367K | 5.5% |
| Croatia | $292K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $20K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,031.45 per kg, 9601% above the world average of $31.25. 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.
Self-propelled railway coaches imports to the United States
Imports of self-propelled railway coaches by the United States reached $3.8 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 88% |
| Canada | $263K | 6.9% |
| China | $135K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States self-propelled railway coaches exports (HS 8603.90): 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 8603.90: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604).
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled railway coaches exported by the United States?
The United States exported self-propelled railway coaches worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 45 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy self-propelled railway coaches from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Jordan (21%) and the Bahamas (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of self-propelled railway coaches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3,031.45 per kg in 2024, 9601% above the world average of $31.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of self-propelled railway coaches from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import self-propelled railway coaches?
Yes. The United States imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled railway coaches?
The HS code for self-propelled railway coaches is subheading 8603.90. 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 8603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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