Electric locomotives imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.8 million of electric locomotives in 2024 (183 tonnes). Value fell 86% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.9 million.
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 | $4.8M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $86K | 11 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $28K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $17K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $581K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 75 t |
Where Turkey imports electric locomotives from
Most of the value came from Bulgaria (33%), Germany (32%), Serbia (23%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 32% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 23% |
| Spain | $299K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $145K | 3% |
| China | $139K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8601
| 8601.20 | Rail locomotives: powered by electric accumulators | 71% |
| 8601.10 | Rail locomotives: powered from an external source of electricity | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.42 per kg, close to the world average of $29.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric locomotives exports from Turkey
Exports of electric locomotives by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kazakhstan accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.6M | 58% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 42% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators.
Common questions
What is the value of electric locomotives imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric locomotives worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 108 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric locomotives to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Serbia (23%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.42 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $29.65 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of electric locomotives to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2023 at $33.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export electric locomotives?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and Canada. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric locomotives?
The HS code for electric locomotives is heading 8601. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8601.20 (71% of the value) and 8601.10 (29%). 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?
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