Battery-powered locomotives imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.4 million of battery-powered locomotives in 2024 (110 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 87 countries for imports of this product. That is 2966% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $112K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $43K | 9 t |
| 2021 | $59K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $28K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $17K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $519K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 75 t |
Where Turkey imports battery-powered locomotives from
The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (46%), Germany (46%), Italy (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 46% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 46% |
| Italy | $145K | 4.2% |
| China | $139K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.97 per kg, 114% above the world average of $14.49. 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.
Battery-powered locomotives exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.6 million of battery-powered locomotives in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kazakhstan alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.6M | 100% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey battery-powered locomotives imports (HS 8601.20): 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 8601.20: Rail locomotives: powered by electric accumulators.
Common questions
What is the value of battery-powered locomotives imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported battery-powered locomotives worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply battery-powered locomotives to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (46%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery-powered locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.97 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $14.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery-powered locomotives to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $714 thousand a year.
Does Turkey also export battery-powered locomotives?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Canada and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery-powered locomotives?
The HS code for battery-powered locomotives is subheading 8601.20. 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 8601 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 Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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