Freight cars (other types) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $123.8 million of freight cars (other types) in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% a year on average.
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 | $123.8M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $96.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $55.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $325K | 105 t |
| 2017 | $861K | 300 t |
Where Turkey exports freight cars (other types) to
One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $96.6M | 78% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 14% |
| Hungary | $9.6M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $391K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $128K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, close to the world average of $4.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Freight cars (other types) imports to Turkey
Imports of freight cars (other types) by Turkey reached $4.0 million in 2024 (781 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $3.4M | 84% |
| Germany | $263K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 4.3% |
| Russia | $129K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $78K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey freight cars (other types) exports (HS 8606.99): 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 8606.99: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of freight cars (other types) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported freight cars (other types) worth $123.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 66 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy freight cars (other types) from Turkey?
Austria was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($96.6 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Hungary (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of freight cars (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $4.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of freight cars (other types) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $861 thousand in 2017 to $123.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import freight cars (other types)?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $119.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for freight cars (other types)?
The HS code for freight cars (other types) is subheading 8606.99. 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 8606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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