Railway rail imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway rail by Turkey reached $34.5 million in 2024 (28.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $56.9 million.
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 | $34.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $56.9M | 49.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 55.5K t |
Where Turkey imports railway rail from
Most of the value came from Poland (48%), United Kingdom (28%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $16.5M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 28% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 5% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Luxembourg | $893K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $642K | 1.9% |
| China | $607K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $407K | 1.2% |
| Russia | $192K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway rail exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $27.1 million of railway rail in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Algeria (39%), Bulgaria (12%), Afghanistan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $10.5M | 39% |
| Bulgaria | $3.2M | 12% |
| Afghanistan | $2.8M | 10% |
| China | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Serbia | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $918K | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $871K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $850K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $808K | 3% |
| Spain | $715K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway rail imports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported railway rail worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway rail to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (28%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway rail to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $56.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export railway rail?
Yes. Turkey exported $27.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Bulgaria and Afghanistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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