Railway fish-plate exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $12.7 million of railway fish-plate in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 6.7K t |
Where Turkey exports railway fish-plate to
Most of it went to Germany (25%), Austria (20%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 25% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 20% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| France | $946K | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $800K | 6.3% |
| Serbia | $785K | 6.2% |
| Romania | $760K | 6% |
| Italy | $619K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $345K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $333K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, close to the world average of $2.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway fish-plate imports to Turkey
Imports of railway fish-plate by Turkey reached $939 thousand in 2024 (285 tonnes). China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $824K | 88% |
| Russia | $88K | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway fish-plate exports (HS 7302.40): 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 7302.40: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: fish-plates and sole plates.
Common questions
What is the value of railway fish-plate exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported railway fish-plate worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 85 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway fish-plate from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Austria (20%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway fish-plate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway fish-plate from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import railway fish-plate?
Yes. Turkey imported $939 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway fish-plate?
The HS code for railway fish-plate is subheading 7302.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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