Railway freight cars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway freight cars by Turkey reached $142.4 million in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $142.4M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $110.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2021 | $69.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $932K | 323 t |
Where Turkey exports railway freight cars to
Austria alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $96.6M | 68% |
| Germany | $33.9M | 24% |
| Hungary | $9.6M | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $391K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $262K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $151K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $128K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8606
| 8606.99 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled | 87% |
| 8606.10 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled | 8.8% |
| 8606.91 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: covered and closed, not self-propelled | 3.2% |
| 8606.92 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled | 0.9% |
| 8606.30 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons: self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8606.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway freight cars imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported railway freight cars worth $4.3 million (823 tonnes). Bulgaria alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $3.4M | 79% |
| Czech Republic | $438K | 10% |
| Germany | $263K | 6.1% |
| Russia | $129K | 3% |
| Serbia | $78K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of railway freight cars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported railway freight cars worth $142.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 83 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway freight cars from Turkey?
Austria was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($96.6 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Hungary (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway freight cars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.88 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 freight cars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $932 thousand in 2017 to $142.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import railway freight cars?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $138.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway freight cars?
The HS code for railway freight cars is heading 8606. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8606.99 (87% of the value) and 8606.10 (9%). 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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