Railway couplings and buffers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway couplings and buffers by Turkey reached $10.9 million in 2024 (984 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.9M | 984 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 930 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 689 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 440 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 368 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 330 t |
Where Turkey imports railway couplings and buffers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Poland (25%), Czech Republic (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 37% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 25% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 19% |
| China | $629K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $477K | 4.4% |
| Estonia | $272K | 2.5% |
| India | $260K | 2.4% |
| United States | $165K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $70K | 0.7% |
| Belarus | $64K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.03 per kg, 65% above the world average of $6.67. 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.
Railway couplings and buffers exports from Turkey
Exports of railway couplings and buffers by Turkey reached $5.2 million in 2024 (639 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Poland accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.7M | 52% |
| Germany | $476K | 9.1% |
| Czech Republic | $421K | 8.1% |
| Croatia | $390K | 7.5% |
| Austria | $230K | 4.4% |
| United States | $152K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 2.3% |
| China | $104K | 2% |
| France | $103K | 2% |
| Serbia | $92K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway couplings and buffers imports (HS 8607.30): 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 8607.30: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway couplings and buffers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported railway couplings and buffers worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 984 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway couplings and buffers to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Poland (25%) and the Czech Republic (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway couplings and buffers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.03 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $6.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway couplings and buffers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export railway couplings and buffers?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway couplings and buffers?
The HS code for railway couplings and buffers is subheading 8607.30. 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.
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