Railway brakes (non-air) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $6.9 million of railway brakes (non-air) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 824 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 729 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 973 t |
Where Turkey exports railway brakes (non-air) to
Hungary alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $4.1M | 60% |
| North Macedonia | $979K | 14% |
| South Africa | $462K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $357K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $267K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $132K | 1.9% |
| United States | $116K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $96K | 1.4% |
| Iran | $93K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $83K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 70% below the world average of $10.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway brakes (non-air) imports to Turkey
Imports of railway brakes (non-air) by Turkey reached $2.2 million in 2024 (95 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Hungary (21%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $801K | 37% |
| Hungary | $452K | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $270K | 12% |
| South Korea | $164K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $99K | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $84K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $62K | 2.9% |
| France | $53K | 2.4% |
| United States | $50K | 2.3% |
| China | $36K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway brakes (non-air) exports (HS 8607.29): 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 8607.29: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway brakes (non-air) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported railway brakes (non-air) worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 81 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway brakes (non-air) from Turkey?
Hungary was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by North Macedonia (14%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway brakes (non-air) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $10.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of railway brakes (non-air) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import railway brakes (non-air)?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway brakes (non-air)?
The HS code for railway brakes (non-air) is subheading 8607.29. 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 8607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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