Railway coaches exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $38.2 million of railway coaches in 2024 (684 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $99.6 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 | $38.2M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $51.2M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $45.1M | 876 t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 569 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $99.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 687 t |
Where Turkey exports railway coaches to
Romania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $38.1M | 100% |
| Qatar | $32K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.87 per kg, close to the world average of $47.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway coaches imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported railway coaches worth $18.6 million (931 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 99% |
| Germany | $156K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Common questions
What is the value of railway coaches exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported railway coaches worth $38.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 58 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway coaches from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by Qatar (0%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of railway coaches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $55.87 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $47.93 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 exports of railway coaches from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.9 million in 2018 to $38.2 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2019 at $99.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import railway coaches?
Yes. Turkey imported $18.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway coaches?
The HS code for railway coaches is heading 8603. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8603.10. 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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